NAWCWD Attending California Contracting/Acquisition/Procurement (C-CAP) Expo

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) has issued a Special Notice announcing its participation in the California Contracting/Acquisition/Procurement (C-CAP) Expo scheduled for February 4-5, 2026, in Ridgecrest, California. The event will be hosted by the Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at the Kerr McGee Center, with NAWCWD serving as an active participant rather than the official sponsor. This expo, formerly known as the NAWCWD Industry Day Event, represents a rebranded networking and information-sharing opportunity for defense contractors. The Special Notice is published under the Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command and falls under the Engineering Services NAICS category. Contractors interested in participating can register through the event website at www.ccapexpo.com.

The primary objective of the C-CAP Expo is to enhance collaboration between NAWCWD and industry partners in support of Naval Aviation and the Warfighter mission. The February 5th agenda will feature introductory presentations by NAWCWD leadership and forecasted contracting opportunities for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The event is open to all federal contractors, including large and small businesses, with particular encouragement for participation from Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) companies, HUBZone firms, and various veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses. An updated Long Range Acquisition Estimate (LRAE) will be posted on the NAWCWD website prior to the event to provide additional opportunity insights. The Notice emphasizes that all forecasted information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding commitment from the Navy to fund any referenced opportunities.