OUSD(R&E) ASD (MC) Mission Capabilities Industry Engagement Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM)

The Office of the Secretary of Defense, specifically the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities (ASD(MC) OUSD(R&E)), is hosting a Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) on June 6, 2025, at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland. This high-level industry engagement event is classified as SECRET// REL FVEY and will provide private industry participants with critical insights into the department's strategic challenges and operational needs. The meeting is designed to facilitate communication between government defense leaders and private sector technical experts, focusing on emerging threats and technological requirements. The event will be held at the Kossiakoff Center and is intended to advance mission capabilities across key defense domains. Participation is restricted and requires advanced security clearance and registration.

Contractors interested in attending must complete specific registration processes based on their citizenship status, with separate registration links for U.S. and foreign citizens. All participants are required to submit a Visitor Access Request (VAR) to validate their security clearance and obtain event access. The $30 registration fee covers attendance to a comprehensive technical exchange that will explore future operating environments, technical challenges, and the Department of Defense's strategic vision. The meeting aims to develop joint warfighter support capabilities in critical areas including fires, command and control, logistics, and information advantage. Industry representatives will have opportunities to gain insights into DOD's priority capability needs and potential areas for technological collaboration. A networking break is included to facilitate direct interaction between government officials and industry representatives. The event represents a strategic opportunity for scientific and technical consulting services firms to understand emerging defense technology and potential future contract opportunities.