Industry Day-Support Equipment and Vehicles Digital Materiel Management Academy

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command is hosting a virtual Industry Day on January 29, 2026, to introduce the next generation of Digital Material Management through the Defense Innovation, Integration, Centers of Excellence (DIICE) program. This Special Notice, posted on January 13, 2026, is designed to engage industry partners and showcase the Air Force's modernization efforts at Robins Air Force Base. The event will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams and will feature discussions led by the DIICE team regarding the Support Equipment and Vehicles branch's acquisition strategy. This announcement serves as an informational opportunity for contractors and industry participants interested in understanding the Air Force's strategic direction and digital transformation initiatives.

The Industry Day aims to introduce industry stakeholders to model-based acquisition and "digital first" practices that the Air Force intends to implement to accelerate development cycles and deliver capabilities to warfighters more rapidly. The virtual meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST, with registration available via Microsoft Teams using the provided meeting credentials or by contacting Ms. Janssen via email for alternative access options. While the notice does not explicitly state formal eligibility criteria or registration requirements, it appears open to interested industry participants who wish to engage with the Air Force's acquisition strategy and digital materiel management initiatives. This Industry Day represents an opportunity for contractors to gain insight into future procurement activities and the Air Force's commitment to modernizing its acquisition and material management processes through advanced digital methodologies.