NAWCWD FY26 Industry Day

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), under the Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command, has published a Special Notice announcing their participation in the California Contracting, Acquisition, and Procurement (CCAP) Industry Days. This two-day in-person networking event is scheduled for February 17 and 18, 2026, at the Kerr McGee Community Center in Ridgecrest, California. The event brings together government personnel from NAWCWD's China Lake and Point Mugu facilities with industry professionals to discuss contracting opportunities. While NAWCWD is not the official host or sponsor, they are active participants presenting on FY 2026 acquisition priorities. This Special Notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an invitation for bid, request for quotation, or proposal, nor does it obligate the government to acquire any products or services.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide industry professionals with visibility into NAWCWD's FY 2026 Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) and upcoming contract opportunities spanning multiple domains. Day one of the industry event features breakout session presentations and one-on-one question-and-answer sessions focused on two specific procurements: the Weapons Systems Integration Support Services (WSISS) Contract Follow-on and the Aircrew Electronic Warfare Tactical Training Range (AEWTTR) Contract Follow-on. Interested contractors are encouraged to register through Eventbrite and may request pre-signup slots for breakout sessions by contacting designated points of contact via email. The LRAF document identifies 23 planned contract opportunities with values ranging from $2 million to $250 million, covering weapons systems engineering, electronic warfare, mission planning, and support services across multiple contract mechanisms including full and open competition, small business set-asides, and 8(a) competitive approaches. There are no specific eligibility restrictions mentioned; however, contractors should note that most opportunities are follow-on contracts with anticipated solicitation periods in FY 2026-2028 and award periods spanning FY 2026-2029.