HQ DAF Services Industry Day
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPECHQDAFINDUSTRYDAY
- Agency
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District Washington
Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, Headquarters Services (SAF/AAP) is hosting a virtual Industry Day on October 15, 2026, from 9:20 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST to communicate HAF Services missions, outline government needs and requirements across a one to three-year horizon, and understand private sector capabilities. The event is free and open to all businesses, small and large, with no registration restrictions.
The agenda includes executive remarks from Air Force leadership, a keynote address from Dr. Lucas Keefer (HQ DAF/A1ZE) on integrated resilience and innovation in data collection and analysis, and learning sessions covering HAF Services fundamentals and DAF contracting pathways. The innovation spotlight session addresses leading through volatility and chaos. Specific industry problem statements include human-subject data collection, survey implementation, text analysis, and data management for preventive and resilience programs; the A1Z program has collected over 50,000 survey responses in fiscal year 2026 and plans approximately 50 additional tailored evaluations over coming years.
The "Navigating DAF Contracting" session covers entry points and strategic best practices for small and large businesses seeking Air Force and Space Force work, including upcoming acquisition pipelines. Contractors are directed to register through the Microsoft Forms link at https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/Vq9CE05NQg; registrants receive a Microsoft Outlook invitation with event access details. SAM.gov will host additional information; check back frequently for updates.
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Update #4 · Latest ·
SAVE THE DATE:
The Department of Air Force, HAF Services (SAF/AAP) will be hosting its Industry Day on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 9:20am – 3:00pm EST. We will use this SAM.gov site to share information, so check back frequently for helpful information.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Air Force, HAF Services (SAF/AAP) Industry Day provides HAF Services and its mission partners an opportunity to communicate their missions, outline future government needs and requirements (1 to 3-year horizon), and obtain insight into the private sector’s unique capabilities. The overarching goal is to foster a community of engagement and increase industry/government collaboration.
This VIRTUAL Event is free of charge and open to all businesses, small and large. To participate, please register at the link below. The event agenda is also listed:
Agenda
9:20 – 9:30, Welcome and Administrative Notes, Mr. Aaron Abdullah, Chief, Business Optimization and Strategic Innovation Division, SAF/AAP, Master of Ceremonies
9:30 – 9:40, Executive Opening Remarks, Mr. Edwin H. Oshiba, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
9:40 – 09:50, Director Remarks, Ms. Theresa Terry, Director Enterprise Performance SAF/AAP
9:50 – 10:00, Break
10:00 – 11:00, Keynote Guest Speaker: Dr. Lucas Keefer, Division Chief, HQ DAF/A1ZE
11:00 – 12:00, Lunch Break
12:00 – 1:00, Innovation Spotlight: Lead Through Volatility & Chaos, Ms. Katy Tynan, Forrester, Principal Analyst
1:00 – 1:15, Break
1:15 – 2:00, Learning Session 1: “What is HAF Services?”, Ms. Tina Harton, Chief, Enterprise Support Services, SAF/AAP
2:00 – 2:45, Learning Session 2: Navigating DAF Contracting, Mr. Corey Forshee, Senior Procurement Analyst, SAF/SB
2:45 – 3:00, Closing Remarks, Mr. Aaron Abdullah, Master of Ceremonies
Registration Information
You may register for the event here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/Vq9CE05NQg
Upon completing the registration form, you will be sent a Microsoft Outlook Invitation with the link to join the event.
If you have questions regarding the event, please reach out to the HAF Services Team at DAF.Enterprise.Events@us.af.mil
Subsequent amendments to this notice will be issued as needed.
We look forward to your participation!
*****PLEASE SEND EMAILS TO: DAF.Enterprise.Events@us.af.mil **********
Note: 1 October 2026: Updated Announcement and added Attachment
6 October 2026: Updated Announcement to reflect Registration is closed on 8 Ocotber 2026
16 October 2026: Added Attachments for A1 Contracts Forecast and HQ DAF Services Industry Day Slides 15 Oct 2026
Update #3 ·
SAVE THE DATE:
The Department of Air Force, HAF Services (SAF/AAP) will be hosting its Industry Day on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 9:20am – 3:00pm EST. We will use this SAM.gov site to share information, so check back frequently for helpful information.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Air Force, HAF Services (SAF/AAP) Industry Day provides HAF Services and its mission partners an opportunity to communicate their missions, outline future government needs and requirements (1 to 3-year horizon), and obtain insight into the private sector’s unique capabilities. The overarching goal is to foster a community of engagement and increase industry/government collaboration.
This VIRTUAL Event is free of charge and open to all businesses, small and large. To participate, please register at the link below. The event agenda is also listed:
Agenda
9:20 – 9:30, Welcome and Administrative Notes, Mr. Aaron Abdullah, Chief, Business Optimization and Strategic Innovation Division, SAF/AAP, Master of Ceremonies
9:30 – 9:40, Executive Opening Remarks, Mr. Edwin H. Oshiba, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
9:40 – 09:50, Director Remarks, Ms. Theresa Terry, Director Enterprise Performance SAF/AAP
9:50 – 10:00, Break
10:00 – 11:00, Keynote Guest Speaker: Dr. Lucas Keefer, Division Chief, HQ DAF/A1ZE
11:00 – 12:00, Lunch Break
12:00 – 1:00, Innovation Spotlight: Lead Through Volatility & Chaos, Ms. Katy Tynan, Forrester, Principal Analyst
1:00 – 1:15, Break
1:15 – 2:00, Learning Session 1: “What is HAF Services?”, Ms. Tina Harton, Chief, Enterprise Support Services, SAF/AAP
2:00 – 2:45, Learning Session 2: Navigating DAF Contracting, Mr. Corey Forshee, Senior Procurement Analyst, SAF/SB
2:45 – 3:00, Closing Remarks, Mr. Aaron Abdullah, Master of Ceremonies
Registration Information
You may register for the event here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/Vq9CE05NQg
Upon completing the registration form, you will be sent a Microsoft Outlook Invitation with the link to join the event.
If you have questions regarding the event, please reach out to the HAF Services Team at DAF.Enterprise.Events@us.af.mil
Subsequent amendments to this notice will be issued as needed.
We look forward to your participation!
*****PLEASE SEND EMAILS TO: DAF.Enterprise.Events@us.af.mil **********
Note: 1 October 2026: Updated Announcement and added Attachment
6 October 2026: Updated Announcement to reflect Registration is closed on 8 Ocotber 2026.
Update #2 ·
SAVE THE DATE:
The Department of Air Force, HAF Services (SAF/AAP) will be hosting its Industry Day on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 9:20am – 3:00pm EST. We will use this SAM.gov site to share information, so check back frequently for helpful information.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Air Force, HAF Services (SAF/AAP) Industry Day provides HAF Services and its mission partners an opportunity to communicate their missions, outline future government needs and requirements (1 to 3-year horizon), and obtain insight into the private sector’s unique capabilities. The overarching goal is to foster a community of engagement and increase industry/government collaboration.
This VIRTUAL Event is free of charge and open to all businesses, small and large. To participate, please register at the link below. The event agenda is also listed:
Agenda
9:20 – 9:30, Welcome and Administrative Notes, Mr. Aaron Abdullah, Chief, Business Optimization and Strategic Innovation Division, SAF/AAP, Master of Ceremonies
9:30 – 9:40, Executive Opening Remarks, Mr. Edwin H. Oshiba, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
9:40 – 09:50, Director Remarks, Ms. Theresa Terry, Director Enterprise Performance SAF/AAP
9:50 – 10:00, Break
10:00 – 11:00, Keynote Guest Speaker: Dr. Lucas Keefer, Division Chief, HQ DAF/A1ZE
11:00 – 12:00, Lunch Break
12:00 – 1:00, Innovation Spotlight: Lead Through Volatility & Chaos, Ms. Katy Tynan, Forrester, Principal Analyst
1:00 – 1:15, Break
1:15 – 2:00, Learning Session 1: “What is HAF Services?”, Ms. Tina Harton, Chief, Enterprise Support Services, SAF/AAP
2:00 – 2:45, Learning Session 2: Navigating DAF Contracting, Mr. Corey Forshee, Senior Procurement Analyst, SAF/SB
2:45 – 3:00, Closing Remarks, Mr. Aaron Abdullah, Master of Ceremonies
Registration Information
You may register for the event here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/Vq9CE05NQg
Upon completing the registration form, you will be sent a Microsoft Outlook Invitation with the link to join the event.
If you have questions regarding the event, please reach out to the HAF Services Team at DAF.Enterprise.Events@us.af.mil
Subsequent amendments to this notice will be issued as needed.
We look forward to your participation!
*****PLEASE SEND EMAILS TO: DAF.Enterprise.Events@us.af.mil **********
Note: 1 October 2026: Updated Announcement and added Attachment
Update #1 ·
SAVE THE DATE:
The Department of Air Force, HAF Services (SAF/AAP) will be hosting its Inaugural Industry Day on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 9:20am – 3:00pm EST. We will use this SAM.gov site to share information, so check back frequently for helpful information.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Air Force, HAF Services (SAF/AAP) Industry Day provides HAF Services and its mission partners an opportunity to communicate their missions, outline future government needs and requirements (1 to 3-year horizon), and obtain insight into the private sector’s unique capabilities. The overarching goal is to foster a community of engagement and increase industry/government collaboration.
This VIRTUAL Event is free of charge and open to all businesses, small and large. To participate, please register at the link below. The event agenda is also listed:
Agenda
9:20 – 9:30, Welcome and Administrative Notes, Mr. Aaron Abdullah, Chief, Business Optimization and Strategic Innovation Division, SAF/AAP, Master of Ceremonies
9:30 – 9:40, Executive Opening Remarks, Mr. Edwin H. Oshiba, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
9:40 – 09:50, Director Remarks, Ms. Theresa Terry, Director Enterprise Performance SAF/AAP
9:50 – 10:00, Break
10:00 – 11:00, Keynote Guest Speaker: Dr. Lucas Keefer, Division Chief, HQ DAF/A1ZE
11:00 – 12:00, Lunch Break
12:00 – 1:00, Innovation Spotlight: Lead Through Volatility & Chaos, Ms. Katy Tynan, Forrester, Principal Analyst
1:00 – 1:15, Break
1:15 – 2:00, Learning Session 1: “What is HAF Services?”, Ms. Tina Harton, Chief, Enterprise Support Services, SAF/AAP
2:00 – 2:45, Learning Session 2: Navigating DAF Contracting, Presenter TBD
2:45 – 3:00, Closing Remarks, Mr. Aaron Abdullah, Master of Ceremonies
Registration Information
You may register for the event here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/Vq9CE05NQg
Upon completing the registration form, you will be sent a Microsoft Outlook Invitation with the link to join the event.
If you have questions regarding the event, please reach out to the HAF Services Team at DAF.Enterprise.Events@us.af.mil
Subsequent amendments to this notice will be issued as needed.
We look forward to your participation!
*****PLEASE SEND EMAILS TO: DAF.Enterprise.Events@us.af.mil **********
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| HQ DAF Services Industry Day_15 Oct 2026.pdf | ||
| A1 Contracts Forecast.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Oct 15th Industry Day - Agenda and Session Descriptions.pdf |
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