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

The Office of the Secretary of Defense, specifically the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), is hosting a Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) on February 11, 2025. The event will be conducted by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities (ASD(MC)) and is classified as SECRET//NOFORN. The meeting is designed to facilitate industry engagement and provide private sector partners with critical insights into the department's current technological challenges and strategic priorities. The TEM will be held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, and will focus on key capability areas including fires, command and control, logistics, and information advantage. Participants will gain comprehensive understanding of the OUSD(R&E) programs' ongoing efforts to address emerging threats and technological gaps.

Contractors interested in participating must submit advanced registration and security clearance documentation by February 4, 2025. Registration requires submission through the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) with SMO code 888984 for DoD organizations, or via a Visitor Authorization Letter for non-DoD entities. The event has a $25 registration fee, which covers breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. Strict electronic and note-taking restrictions will be enforced due to the classified nature of the meeting. Eligible participants will learn about the department's technical priorities, capability challenges, and DoD Innovation Pathways directly from ASD(MC) leadership. While this is not a formal solicitation, it represents a significant opportunity for industry partners to understand the Department of Defense's emerging technological needs and potential collaboration pathways. Additional information about the Mission Capabilities office can be found on the OUSD(R&E) website at https://ac.cto.mil/.