Industry day - strategic messaging system

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center Strategic Communications Division has issued a Special Notice announcing an Industry Day Event for the Strategic Messaging System. This event is being hosted by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command and represents an opportunity for industry partners to engage with the Air Force regarding strategic communications capabilities. The notice was posted on July 14, 2025, with a response deadline of July 28, 2025. The event will take place over two days, August 26-27, 2025, at the Northeastern University George R. Kostas Research Institute in Burlington, Massachusetts. This initiative appears to be part of the Air Force's efforts to explore industry solutions for strategic messaging and communications systems supporting nuclear weapons operations.

The primary purpose of this Industry Day is to facilitate dialogue between the Air Force and potential contractors regarding strategic messaging system capabilities and requirements. Interested companies must submit a comprehensive RSVP form by July 28, 2025, which requires providing CAGE Code/UEI information, listing up to three attendees with unclassified email addresses, and indicating interest in one-on-one sessions. The event will be conducted at the SECRET classification level, requiring participants to complete Visit Access Requests (VARs) to receive SMO codes and submit briefing documents in advance. Strict security protocols will be enforced, including prohibition of portable electronic devices and classified note-taking. Companies can schedule 45-minute individual sessions with Air Force personnel, with time slots assigned after the RSVP window closes. The event represents an opportunity for industry to understand Air Force requirements and potentially position themselves for future strategic communications system acquisitions.