NavalX and DCO UxS Industry Day
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0001425SN0001
- Agency
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Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Arlington, Virginia 22203, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Office of Naval Research (ONR), through NavalX, has issued a Special Notice for an Industry Day focused on unmanned systems development scheduled for February 4, 2025, in Washington DC. This classified event will feature two identical briefing sessions presented by the Navy's Disruptive Capabilities Office (DCO). The industry day is designed to engage existing and potential industry partners in understanding the U.S. Navy's current needs and strategic objectives related to unmanned systems research and development. The opportunity falls under the NAICS category 541715 for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. The event will provide insights into the DCO's organizational structure, operational challenges, and technological innovation processes.
Participation in the industry day requires strict eligibility criteria, including a minimum SECRET security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Registration is limited to two representatives per company and must be completed by January 24, 2025. The classified briefing will cover the Navy's operational problems, strategic context, and potential areas for technological collaboration in unmanned systems development and prototyping. While attendance at the February event is not mandatory for future engagement, NavalX indicates follow-on opportunities are planned for March and April 2025. Contractors interested in participating must submit unclassified questions to designated NavalX contacts, and the precise event location will be communicated after clearance verification. This industry day represents a strategic opportunity for defense technology firms to understand emerging naval technological requirements and potential collaborative research initiatives.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
21 January 2025 Update:
This event has reached capacity. Please take the chance to join the NavalX network by following the steps below:
- Submit basic information about your technology to Join Our Network (https://navalx.nre.navy.mil/s/join-our-network) - this automatically hits all relevant NavalX Tech Bridges and gets things structured for later sharing.
- Register your company and create a Scout Card in VULCAN (https://vulcan-sof.com) - this will boost your visibility across the DOD, DHS, and others. Makes you discoverable by search and some recommendations in their system for similar capabilities others are looking for to review/assess.
Both of the above cost nothing and any additional programs you have can create additional Scout Cards.
Original Announcement:
NavalX invites existing and potential industry partners to learn about the U.S. Navy’s current needs in development, prototyping, and employment of unmanned systems during a two-hour classified briefing in Washington DC on 04 February 2025.
The event will include a classified briefing from the U.S. Navy’s Disruptive Capabilities Office (DCO). The Office will provide an overview of its organization, processes, and the operational problems that the DCO is working on, within the larger strategic context. Other agenda items will be announced as the event nears.
To accommodate as many attendees as possible, NavalX will host two sessions (9:00-11:00am and 1:00-3:00pm), each covering the same material.
Follow-on Interaction
NavalX anticipates subsequent opportunities for one-on-one conversations with industry partners and to explore relevant capabilities in more detail; however, those follow-on programs, schedules, and timelines are in development and subject to change. These events are tentatively scheduled for late March and April 2025.
These events will also be subject to the below disclaimer.
Any additional opportunities to engage with NavalX will also be announced via sam.gov. Participation in this February 2025 event is not required for future participation in those events or other related activities.
Registration
This event may include information classified up to the SECRET level. ATTENDEES MUST POSSESS AT LEAST A SECRET CLEARANCE. ONLY THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH VALIDATED SECURITY CLEARANCES AND UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP WILL BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND. Audio or visual recordings of any kind are prohibited.
Attendance will be limited to two people per company (one primary attendee and a plus-one). If capacity is reached, plus ones will be asked not to attend to allow additional companies to be represented. Registration will close on 24 January 2025 or when we reach max capacity, whichever comes first. To register for the event, use the following link (may require accessing from a personal computer): https://forms.osi.apps.mil/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=AD4z43fIh0u2rUXpQt4XUJxuW5PxMm9LqSr24wMTs4tURFVUSVE4TFlNMEgwMlZETlhOVk5HNkVUVy4u
The Government will provide confirmation and additional logistical information to attendees via email within two (2) business days of registration. The event location will be supplied upon confirmation of proper clearance.
Questions
Submitted questions about the event must be UNCLASSIFIED. NavalX will provide no classified information prior to the event. All questions and responses should be UNCLASSIFIED. NO CLASSIFIED MATERIAL SHALL BE SUBMITTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. Questions should be emailed to both Chris Pedone (christopher.a.pedone.ctr@us.navy.mil) and Jared Johnson (jared.b.johnson26.ctr@us.navy.mil).
Disclaimer
The DCO is not a resource sponsor. Respondents are advised that support contractors may assist the Government in its review of responses and questions received under this notice. Submitting materials or questions in response to this notice constitutes consent that the Government may disclose such materials to the aforementioned contractors, and that the aforementioned contractors may access such materials, for the purposes of reviewing the materials in support of Government requirements.
This notice is not a request for proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation; it does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Navy is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided. The technical data provided for this RFI is preliminary and does not reflect approved Government specifications. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission or other expense in response to this RFI – the entire cost of any submission or other expense will be at the sole expense of the source submitting the information. The information obtained from submitted responses may be used in development of a future solicitation.
Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future engagements or solicitation, if any is issued. If a solicitation or engagement is issued, it will be synopsized on https://www.sam.gov. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. It is the responsibility of potential respondents to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The information requested by this RFI will be used within the U.S. Navy to facilitate decision making and may be used in the development of the acquisition strategy and any future RFPs. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this RFI is voluntary.
Proprietary information, if any, must be clearly marked. To aid the Government in its review and evaluation, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Respondents shall mark any data included in its submissions that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose.
NAICS: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Update #2 ·
NavalX invites existing and potential industry partners to learn about the U.S. Navy’s current needs in development, prototyping, and employment of unmanned systems during a two-hour classified briefing in Washington DC on 04 February 2025.
The event will include a classified briefing from the U.S. Navy’s Disruptive Capabilities Office (DCO). The Office will provide an overview of its organization, processes, and the operational problems that the DCO is working on, within the larger strategic context. Other agenda items will be announced as the event nears.
To accommodate as many attendees as possible, NavalX will host two sessions (9:00-11:00am and 1:00-3:00pm), each covering the same material.
Follow-on Interaction
NavalX anticipates subsequent opportunities for one-on-one conversations with industry partners and to explore relevant capabilities in more detail; however, those follow-on programs, schedules, and timelines are in development and subject to change. These events are tentatively scheduled for late March and April 2025.
These events will also be subject to the below disclaimer.
Any additional opportunities to engage with NavalX will also be announced via sam.gov. Participation in this February 2025 event is not required for future participation in those events or other related activities.
Registration
This event may include information classified up to the SECRET level. ATTENDEES MUST POSSESS AT LEAST A SECRET CLEARANCE. ONLY THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH VALIDATED SECURITY CLEARANCES AND UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP WILL BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND. Audio or visual recordings of any kind are prohibited.
Attendance will be limited to two people per company (one primary attendee and a plus-one). If capacity is reached, plus ones will be asked not to attend to allow additional companies to be represented. Registration will close on 24 January 2025 or when we reach max capacity, whichever comes first. To register for the event, use the following link (may require accessing from a personal computer): https://forms.osi.apps.mil/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=AD4z43fIh0u2rUXpQt4XUJxuW5PxMm9LqSr24wMTs4tURFVUSVE4TFlNMEgwMlZETlhOVk5HNkVUVy4u
The Government will provide confirmation and additional logistical information to attendees via email within two (2) business days of registration. The event location will be supplied upon confirmation of proper clearance.
Questions
Submitted questions about the event must be UNCLASSIFIED. NavalX will provide no classified information prior to the event. All questions and responses should be UNCLASSIFIED. NO CLASSIFIED MATERIAL SHALL BE SUBMITTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. Questions should be emailed to both Chris Pedone (christopher.a.pedone.ctr@us.navy.mil) and Jared Johnson (jared.b.johnson26.ctr@us.navy.mil).
Disclaimer
The DCO is not a resource sponsor. Respondents are advised that support contractors may assist the Government in its review of responses and questions received under this notice. Submitting materials or questions in response to this notice constitutes consent that the Government may disclose such materials to the aforementioned contractors, and that the aforementioned contractors may access such materials, for the purposes of reviewing the materials in support of Government requirements.
This notice is not a request for proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation; it does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Navy is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided. The technical data provided for this RFI is preliminary and does not reflect approved Government specifications. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission or other expense in response to this RFI – the entire cost of any submission or other expense will be at the sole expense of the source submitting the information. The information obtained from submitted responses may be used in development of a future solicitation.
Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future engagements or solicitation, if any is issued. If a solicitation or engagement is issued, it will be synopsized on https://www.sam.gov. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. It is the responsibility of potential respondents to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The information requested by this RFI will be used within the U.S. Navy to facilitate decision making and may be used in the development of the acquisition strategy and any future RFPs. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this RFI is voluntary.
Proprietary information, if any, must be clearly marked. To aid the Government in its review and evaluation, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Respondents shall mark any data included in its submissions that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose.
NAICS: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Update #1 ·
NavalX invites existing and potential industry partners to learn about the U.S. Navy’s current needs in development, prototyping, and employment of unmanned systems during a two-hour classified briefing in Washington DC on 04 February 2025.
The event will include a classified briefing from the U.S. Navy’s Disruptive Capabilities Office (DCO). The Office will provide an overview of its organization, processes, and the operational problems that the DCO is working on, within the larger strategic context. Other agenda items will be announced as the event nears.
See attached document for futher including registration information.
NAICS: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
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