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This is a Special Notice announcing an Industry Day event hosted by the Department of the Navy's Program Office for Boats and Craft (PMS 300) during the 2026 International Workboat Show in New Orleans.
The event will be held December 2–3, 2026, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Room 202) and is designed to inform large and small businesses—including shipyard representatives, design agents, equipment manufacturers, integrators, system vendors, and suppliers—about upcoming acquisitions and technical requirements. The Navy will conduct breakout sessions on December 2 (1:00 PM–4:00 PM CST) focusing on Yard Diving Tender (YDT), Fireboats, and Yard Ferry Boat (YFB), and on December 3 (10:00 AM–5:00 PM CST) focusing on Special Mission Vessel (SMV), PACFLT Training Support Vessels (PTSV), and Multi-Mission AUTEC Range Vessel (MARV). Each session includes check-in, welcome briefings, question-and-answer periods, and wrap-up discussions. There is no admission fee, and virtual attendance is authorized for pre-registered participants. Registration is required by November 24, 2026, via email to Jason Pratt, Jennifer Ede, Karla Fuentes, and Matthew Warncke, with registrants providing company name, point of contact information, number of attendees, areas of interest, and attendance type (virtual or in-person). In-person attendees must bring valid identification. The notice explicitly states this is for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, commitment to award, or request for capability statements. The Navy will also host a PMS 300 booth (Number 3463) and panel presentation at the convention center December 2–4. All costs incurred by companies for participation will not be reimbursed.
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PMS 300 Workboat Show Industry Day 2026
Agency: Department of the Navy
Office: PAE Maritime
Audience: Large and Small Businesses interested in doing business with PMS 300
When: December 2 and 3, 2026
Where: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New
Orleans, LA 70130 Rm: 202
Special Notice:
DISCLOSURE:
PMS 300 will be hosting an Industry Day at the 2026 International Workboat Show (IWBS), which will be taking place at The Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA on December 2 and 3, 2026.
This is a special notice for planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP).
It should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation, award a contract, or conduct an acquisition.
The Government is not requesting capability statements or briefings at this time.
Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement or for participation in the Industry Day will NOT be reimbursed.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this event is to engage with industry to provide information related to upcoming acquisitions (or solicitations), technical requirements, and capabilities for PMS
300’s portfolio.
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE: The objective of Industry Day sessions is to inform industry of the anticipated program office acquisition schedule and contract requirements. Industry members will gain a comprehensive understanding of opportunities and be able to provide feedback.
Briefing and discussions will be held to facilities enhanced communication with Industry.
The Navy also aims to gain knowledge regarding advancements in marine technology available for future acquisitions, as well as gather feedback from industry on design, outfitting, and equipment trends that may impact future contract requirements. The purpose of this Special
Notice is to inform industry of the event and to determine interest in attendance and participation. The Navy will use this event as part of the market research process.
INTRODUCTION: The USN & FMS Boats and Craft Program Office (PMS300), announces a series of Breakout Sessions to be held during the 2026 IWBS in New Orleans, LA.
IWBS participation is not required to attend these Breakout Sessions.
There will be no admission fee to participate in the Breakout Session.
Virtual attendance may be authorized for pre-registered attendees.
SUMMARY: PMS300 Breakout Sessions will be held during the 2026 IWBS. The event will begin on 02 December 2026 and go through December 03, 2026, allowing the Navy to interact with industry, learn about current and future marine technology, and assess industry capabilities as they pertain to future Navy Acquisitions.
AGENDA, REGISTRATION, LOGISTICS:
Wednesday, December 2nd from 1:00pm – 4:00pm (CST)
Special Topics: Yard Diving Tender (YDT), Fireboats, and Yard Ferry Boat (YFB) Tentative
Schedule:
Time Activity
1300-1330 Check In
1330-1345 Welcome/Admin
1345-1430 Service Craft & Boat Multiple Award Contract Overview
YDT, Fireboats, YFB
1430-1530 YDT, Fireboat, YFB Q&A
1530-1600 Wrap-Up
Thursday, December 3rd from 10am – 5:00pm (CST)
Special Topics: Special Mission Vessel (SMV), PACFLT Training Support Vessels (PTSV)
Multi-Mission AUTEC Range Vessel (MARV) Breakout Sessions
Tentative Schedule:
Time Activity
1000-1030 SMV Check In
1030-1115 SMV Welcome/Brief
1115-1130 SMV Q&A
1130-1300 Break
1300-1315 PTSV Check In 1315-1415 PTSV Welcome/Brief
1415-1430 PTSV Q&A
1430-1445 Break
1445-1500 MARV Check In
1500-1600 MARV Welcome/Brief
1630-1645 MARV Q&A
1645-1700 Wrap Up
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Large and small businesses, including Shipyard representatives, design agents, and other potential industry sources including equipment manufacturers, integrators, system vendors, and suppliers that are interested in potentially participating in future
PMS300 acquisitions are encouraged to attend.
HOW: All parties interested in attending PMS300 Breakout Sessions should register by sending an email to Jason Pratt (jason.t.pratt2.civ@us.navy.mil), Jennifer Ede
(jennifer.a.ede.civ@us.navy.mil), Karla Fuentes (karla.v.fuentes.ctr@us.navy.mil), and Matthew
Warncke (matthew.j.warncke.civ@us.navy.mil) by 24 November 2026. Include email subject line “PMS 300 Industry Day Registration” and body of email must include the information listed below:
-Company Name
-Point of Contact Name
-POC Email & Phone
-Number of Attendees
-Area(s) of Interest (YDT, Fireboats, YFB, SMV, PTSV, MARV)
-Type of Attendance: Virtual or In-Person
• Virtual Invites/Dial Ins will be sent to the listed POC email the morning of the event
• In-Person attendees should bring a valid form of ID for check-in.
OTHER PMS300 EVENTS: During the IWBS, the PMS300 team will be hosting a booth
(Number 3463) and a PMS 300 Panel presentation in the Great Hall of the Morial Convention
Center from December 2th-4th.
mailto:jennifer.a.ede.civ@us.navy.mil
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