DAF PAE C3BM Industry Day

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center has issued a Special Notice announcing a classified Industry Day event for the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management (DAF PAE C3BM) program. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and will be held in-person at a facility in Lorton, Virginia. This is not a procurement opportunity but rather an informational and networking event designed to provide industry partners with insight into the DAF PAE C3BM mission and operational objectives. The event is open to contractors interested in learning about collaboration opportunities with the Portfolio Acquisition Executive. Attendance is limited to one representative per company with a cap of 100 attendees due to facility constraints, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis with excess registrants placed on a waitlist.

The primary objective of this Industry Day is to educate attendees about DAF PAE C3BM's role in delivering the DAF Battle Network and to establish dialogue between government stakeholders and industry partners. Key deadlines include registration closure on February 16, 2026, or upon reaching maximum capacity, with confirmation of attendance notifications issued by February 17. A Vendor Authorization Requirement (VAR) submission must be completed by February 16, and confirmed attendees must RSVP by February 19 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. While no specific eligibility restrictions are explicitly stated, interested contractors must complete the registration form and VAR submission to participate. The government will adhere strictly to all announced deadlines, with subsequent dates established for attendee swaps, waitlist confirmations, and final logistics communications to ensure orderly event management.