SPAD Industry Week Announcement.pdf

This document is a Strategic Partnering for Acquisition Development (SPAD) Industry Week Announcement for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC). The event is scheduled for November 17-21, 2025, at the University of Tennessee Space Institute in Tullahoma, TN, with the purpose of supporting AEDC with anticipated execution in fiscal year 2026 and beyond. The event will include Distribution D sessions focusing on specific projects, mission areas, and site tours of Arnold AFB, with networking opportunities for potential government contractors.

Key registration requirements include completing the SPAD Industry Day Registration by 10:00 AM Central Time on October 6, 2025. Participants must have an active SAM registration, and while a current NIST SP 171-800 assessment is not mandatory, it is preferred. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) will be required as of October 1, 2025, for all solicitations and contracts except commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items. Virtual attendance is not allowed, and foreign participation is restricted. The government will not reimburse any vendor costs associated with preparing or participating in the industry week, and there is no guarantee of future contract awards.