ONR Innovation Industry Day (I2D) N0001426SN003.pdf

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Special Notice N0001426SN003

Special Program Announcement for Office of Naval Research

Research Opportunity:

ONR Innovation Industry Day (I2D): Power & Energy

I. INTRODUCTION

This announcement describes a technology area, entitled ONR Innovation Industry Day (I2D):

Power & Energy under the N0001425SB001, Long Range Broad Agency Announcement for

Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology which can be found at https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities/announcements. The submission of proposals, their evaluation and the placement of research contracts or agreements will be carried out as described in the above Long Range Broad Agency Announcement.

The primary goal of the I2D is to solicit direct feedback from industry. Insights gathered will directly inform future S&T opportunities, with the aim of encouraging subsequent white paper submissions for FY27 consideration.

II. TOPIC DESCRIPTION

This event is a unique forum where the ONR Power & Energy Focus Area Lead will present science and technology (S&T) challenges projected over the next 15 years. ONR seeks to engage non-traditional, commercial, and innovative partners interested in addressing the Navy's future power and energy needs, particularly within Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 1-6.

Discussions will center on key research areas, including: Energy Storage, Power Generation, Thermal Management, and Power Distribution, Control & Resilience.

Objective:

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in encouraging subsequent white paper

III. INUDSTRY DAYS

ONR will host its inaugural Innovative Industry Day (I2D) on Thursday, May 14, 2026, focused on their Power & Energy portfolio.

The Industry Day will take place at the Bobby Junker Executive Conference Center (BJECC) at

ONR.

https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities/announcements

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Office of Naval Research

Bobby Junker Executive Conference Center (BJECC) – Room 1435

One Liberty Center

875 North Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203

• Dress Code o Military uniform of the day o Civilian business casual attire.

• Parking o On-site parking is available for visitors with a DoD ID for $16/day.

o Public parking is available at the Ballston Public Parking Garage for $10/day. The garage can be found at The Ballston Quarter, 627 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203.

• Dining:

o Download a list of restaurants within walking distance from ONR

There is no registration fee for participation.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

REGISTRATION & ATTENDANCE

• Registration Site: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/I2DPowerandEnergy

• Registration Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 16:00 EST.

• Audience: Registration is limited to industry partners. This event is not open to the media.

• Company Limit: Due to space constraints, attendance is limited to one representative per company.

• Access: Pre-registration is REQUIRED for all attendees. Walk-in attendees will not be permitted.

VISITOR ACCESS & SECURITY

All visitors attending the Innovation Industry Day at the ONR facility must be pre-registered through the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) Visitor Management System (VMS).

Please note, ONR partners with PFPA to manage building access, and walk-in registrations are not permitted. To ensure a smooth arrival, please follow this three-step process:

https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Transportation/Locations/Ballston-Public-Parking-Garage https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/company_images/4269/Places%20to%20Eat%20within%20Walking%20Distance%20of%20ONR(2).pdf https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/I2DPowerandEnergy

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1. Complete Your VMS Application - After you register for the event, ONR will submit your name to the VMS. You will then receive an email directly from PFPA containing a secure link to the visitor application. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder for this link and be sure to submit your completed VMS application no later than 17:00

EST on Friday, May 8, 2026.

2. Receive Your Access Approval - Once your application is processed, PFPA will send a second, automated email confirming your approval and providing check-in instructions.

This approval email is mandatory for building entry. You must receive this official confirmation from PFPA prior to your arrival, as you will not be granted access to the event without it.

3. Day-Of-Event - Check-in begins at 07:00 EST on May 14, with the event starting promptly at 09:00 EST. We highly encourage arriving early to allow sufficient time for security. To expedite screening, we recommend not bringing unnecessary electronic devices. For entry, you must present:

• A valid, government-issued photo ID (e.g., REAL ID, Passport, CAC).

• The PFPA access approval email (a printed copy is acceptable).

ASSISTANCE:

For logistical questions regarding registration or facility access, please contact the ONR

Scientific Engagement Coordinator, Terrence Calhoun, at terrence.m.calhoun.ctr@us.navy.mil.

IV. WHITE PAPER SUBMISSION

The primary goal of the I2D is to solicit direct feedback from industry. Insights gathered will directly inform future S&T opportunities, with the aim of encouraging subsequent white paper

V. SIGNIFICANT DATES AND TIMES

Event Date Time Registration for Industry Day Friday, May 1, 2026 16:00 EST

VMS Application Friday, May 8, 2026 17:00 EST

Industry Day Thursday, May 14, 2026 Check-in: 0700 EST Meeting: 0900 EST mailto:terrence.m.calhoun.ctr@us.navy.mil

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VI. POINTS OF CONTACT

In addition to the points of contact listed in N001425SB0001 the specific points of contact for this announcement are listed below:

Technical Points of Contact:

Chris Marchefsky, christopher.m.marchefsky.civ@us.navy.mil

Business Point of Contact/Contracting Officer:

Leila Hemenway, Contracting Officer, leila.k.hemenway.civ@us.navy.mil

For logistical questions regarding registration or facility access, please contact the ONR

Scientific Engagement Coordinator, Terrence Calhoun, at terrence.m.calhoun.ctr@us.navy.mil

VII. SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS

Any questions regarding this announcement must be provided to the Technical Points of Contact and/or the Business Point of Contact listed above. All questions shall be submitted in writing by electronic mail.

Answers to questions submitted in response to this Special Notice will be addressed in the form of an Amendment and will be posted to the following web pages:

• Sam.gov Webpage –Contract Opportunities – https://sam.gov/

• ONR BAAs, FOAs and Special Program Announcements Webpage -mailto:christopher.m.marchefsky.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:leila.k.hemenway.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:terrence.m.calhoun.ctr@us.navy.mil https://beta.sam.gov/