Advanced Propulsion Division Industry Day Announcement

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) has issued a Special Notice announcing an Advanced Propulsion Division Industry Day scheduled for 11-12 June 2025 at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. The event is specifically targeted at defense propulsion industry partners and will be hosted by the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center. The industry day will focus on several key areas including Propulsion Roadmaps, Propulsion Board of Directors outcomes, and the development of a Propulsion Multiple Award Contract Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MAC IDIQ). The notice was published on 16 April 2025 with a registration deadline of 2 May 2025, and is part of the Department of Defense's strategic engagement with the defense industrial base. The event will take place across multiple campus locations, with government briefings and potential one-on-one meetings planned.

Contractors interested in participating must submit a completed registration form to AFLCMC.LP.PropulsionRoadmaps@us.af.mil, with each company limited to three representatives. The primary objectives of the industry day include exploring advanced propulsion technologies, discussing roadmapping strategies, and presenting opportunities for future contract vehicles. Eligible participants are defense propulsion industry partners, with a focus on companies in the Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing sector. The event will include comprehensive briefings on emerging technologies, AFRL technology presentations, and a specific focus on the Advanced Propulsion Development MAC IDIQ. Participants can request one-on-one meetings with Government Integrated Product Teams, with meetings lasting up to one hour and opportunities for both in-person and potential virtual participation. Additional event details will be posted on SAM.gov after 9 May 2025, and interested companies are encouraged to review the full documentation for specific requirements and engagement opportunities.