USAF F-16 Next-Generation Mission Compute (NGMC) Industry Day
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8615-26-INDUSTRYDAY-F16NGMC
- Agency
-
AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is hosting an Industry Day for the USAF F-16 Next-Generation Mission Computer (NGMC) Upgrade for Combat Capabilities for F-16 Blocks 40/42/50/52 on October 20–21, 2026. Attendance is restricted to companies with an active Joint Certification Program (JCP DD2345) certification for U.S. defense contractors, as the event will discuss Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). No virtual option is available; participation is in-person only.
The Industry Day will convene at the Hope Hotel and Conference Center, 10823 Chidlaw Road, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, with maximum capacity of 80 total attendees, limited to 2 representatives per vendor. Day 1 (October 20, 0730–1700) includes registration, welcome presentation, large-group Q&A covering acquisition strategy, hardware and software overviews, and twenty-five-minute one-on-one sessions with the Program Manager, Contracting Officer, and Technical Leads. Day 2 (October 21, 0800–1400) continues one-on-one sessions as needed.
The government will present the tentative acquisition strategy and technical challenges, and will gather industry feedback on potential solutions and acquisition approaches related to the parallel Sources Sought Notice (FA8615-26-RFI-F16UPGRADE). Attendees should use the provided Q&A template (Attachment 1) to submit questions in advance, including company CAGE code and point of contact.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
TITLE: USAF F-16 Next Generation Mission Compute (NGMC) Industry Day
Notice ID: FA8615-26-INDUSTRYDAY-F16NGMC
Related Notice: FA8615-26-RFI-F16UPGRADE
1.0 OVERVIEW
The Department of War, AFLCMC, will host an Industry Day for the USAF F-16 Next-Generation Mission Computer (NGMC) Upgrade for Combat Capabilities for F-16 Blocks 40/42/50/52 effort. The purpose of this event is to provide industry partners with an overview of the upcoming requirement, discuss the technical challenges, and outline the tentative acquisition strategy. This event will also provide an opportunity for the Government to gather feedback from industry on potential solutions and acquisition approaches in reference to Sources Sought Notice ID: FA8615-26-RFI-F16UPGRADE.
2.0 EVENT DETAILS
Update 8 Oct 26: Access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and attendance of the Industry Day event where CUI may be discussed is restricted to companies with an active Joint Certification Program (JCP DD2345) for U.S. defense contractors behind a secure and credentialed portal.
Update 14 Oct 26: There will not be a virtual option available for the Industry Day.
- Date: Tuesday, October 20,2026 – Wednesday, October 21,2026
- Time: 0730-1800
- Venue: WPAFB, Hope Hotel and Conference Center
10823 Chidlaw Road, Dayton, Ohio 45433
- Location: In-Person, at Hope Hotel, WPAFB, Sabre-Phantom Room/ Boardroom
- Security Clearance: No Classified Requirement/ Unclassified
- Max Capacity: 80 total, (Each Vendor is limited to 2 attendees)
3.0 TENTATIVE AGENDA
DAY 1: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (0730AM – 1700PM)
[730-0830] Registration & Sign-In/ Light-Breakfast [Administrative Staff]
[0830-0930] Welcome & Program Overview Presentation [Program Manager (SAPM)/ Contracting]
[0930-1000] Large Group Q&A [Program Manager/ Engineer/ Contracting/ IPT]
- Acquisition Strategy & Schedule
- HW Overview with open Q&A
- SW Overview with open Q&A
[1000-1030] Break/ Transition to Boardroom for 1-on-1’s
[1100-1700] 1-on-1 Sessions (25 minutes each) [Panel: PM, Contracting, Technical Leads]
[1230-1300] Government Lunch Break
[1730-1800] Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
Day 2: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (if needed for additional 1-on-1’s)
[0800-0830] Sign-In/ Light Breakfast [Administrative Staff]
[0830-1400] 1-on-1 Sessions (25 minutes) [Panel: PM, Contracting, Technical Leads]
[1430-1500] Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks [Program Manager]
4.0 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Due to space constraints, in-person attendance is limited to (2) two representatives per company and 24 time slots will be available for 1-on-1 sessions.
- RSVP for attendance of the Industry Day must be sent to POC: Zaria Gray-Goodnight at zaria.gray-goodnight@us.af.mil for placeholder invitation.
- Reservation of 1-on-1’s is compeleted separately via: https://calendly.com/f-16-ngmc-industryday/30min
- UPDATE 24 SEP 26: ALL AVAILABLE 1-ON1 SLOTS HAVE BEEN RESERVED
- Required RSVP & Registration Info:
- Company Name, Address, and CAGE Code.
- Attendee Full Name(s), Title(s), Email Address(es), and Phone Number(s).
- Specify if attending In-Person or Virtually.
- [Optional] Submit up to three (3) questions in advance for the Q&A panel using Attachment 1 – NGMC Industry Day Q and A Template.
- Deadline: RSVP & Registration must be received no later than Wednesday, October 14, 2026, by 1700PM. Late registrations will not be accepted.
5.0 DISCLAIMER
This Special Notice is for planning and informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no solicitation is available at this time. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with attending this Industry Day or preparing any materials in response to this notice.
6.0 QUESTIONS
Any questions regarding this Industry Day shall be sent to the PCOs and Contracting Specialist.
PCO, Tyler Moore, at tyler.moore.19@us.af.mil
PCO, Jason Brown, at jason.brown.148@us.af.mil
Contract Specialist, Zaria Gray-Goodnight, at zaria.gray-goodnight@us.af.mil.
7.0 ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – NGMC Industry Day Q and A Template
Attachment 2 – Hope Hotel Venue Layout
Update 14 October:
Attachment 3 - Draft F-16 NGMC System Requirements Document (SRD) - This document contains CUI and may only be accessed by submitting a request through SAM.gov. The Government will verify that the requestor has an active JCP Certification (DD Form 2345) before providing access.
Update #3 ·
TITLE: USAF F-16 Next Generation Mission Compute (NGMC) Industry Day
Notice ID: FA8615-26-INDUSTRYDAY-F16NGMC
Related Notice: FA8615-26-RFI-F16UPGRADE
1.0 OVERVIEW
The Department of War, AFLCMC, will host an Industry Day for the USAF F-16 Next-Generation Mission Computer (NGMC) Upgrade for Combat Capabilities for F-16 Blocks 40/42/50/52 effort. The purpose of this event is to provide industry partners with an overview of the upcoming requirement, discuss the technical challenges, and outline the tentative acquisition strategy. This event will also provide an opportunity for the Government to gather feedback from industry on potential solutions and acquisition approaches in reference to Sources Sought Notice ID: FA8615-26-RFI-F16UPGRADE.
2.0 EVENT DETAILS
Update 8 Oct 26: Access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and attendance of the Industry Day event where CUI may be discussed is restricted to companies with an active Joint Certification Program (JCP DD2345) for U.S. defense contractors behind a secure and credentialed portal.
- Date: Tuesday, October 20,2026 – Wednesday, October 21,2026
- Time: 0730-1800
- Venue: WPAFB, Hope Hotel and Conference Center
10823 Chidlaw Road, Dayton, Ohio 45433
- Location: In-Person, at Hope Hotel, WPAFB, Sabre-Phantom Room/ Boardroom
- Security Clearance: No Classified Requirement/ Unclassified
- Max Capacity: 80 total, (Each Vendor is limited to 2 attendees)
3.0 TENTATIVE AGENDA
DAY 1: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (0730AM – 1700PM)
[730-0830] Registration & Sign-In/ Light-Breakfast [Administrative Staff]
[0830-0930] Welcome & Program Overview Presentation [Program Manager (SAPM)/ Contracting]
[0930-1000] Large Group Q&A [Program Manager/ Engineer/ Contracting/ IPT]
- Acquisition Strategy & Schedule
- HW Overview with open Q&A
- SW Overview with open Q&A
[1000-1030] Break/ Transition to Boardroom for 1-on-1’s
[1100-1700] 1-on-1 Sessions (25 minutes each) [Panel: PM, Contracting, Technical Leads]
[1230-1300] Government Lunch Break
[1730-1800] Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
Day 2: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (if needed for additional 1-on-1’s)
[0800-0830] Sign-In/ Light Breakfast [Administrative Staff]
[0830-1400] 1-on-1 Sessions (25 minutes) [Panel: PM, Contracting, Technical Leads]
[1430-1500] Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks [Program Manager]
4.0 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Due to space constraints, in-person attendance is limited to (2) two representatives per company and 24 time slots will be available for 1-on-1 sessions.
- RSVP for attendance of the Industry Day must be sent to POC: Zaria Gray-Goodnight at zaria.gray-goodnight@us.af.mil for placeholder invitation.
- Reservation of 1-on-1’s is compeleted separately via: https://calendly.com/f-16-ngmc-industryday/30min
- UPDATE 24 SEP 26: ALL AVAILABLE 1-ON1 SLOTS HAVE BEEN RESERVED
- Required RSVP & Registration Info:
- Company Name, Address, and CAGE Code.
- Attendee Full Name(s), Title(s), Email Address(es), and Phone Number(s).
- Specify if attending In-Person or Virtually.
- [Optional] Submit up to three (3) questions in advance for the Q&A panel using Attachment 1 – NGMC Industry Day Q and A Template.
- Deadline: RSVP & Registration must be received no later than Wednesday, October 14, 2026, by 1700PM. Late registrations will not be accepted.
5.0 DISCLAIMER
This Special Notice is for planning and informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no solicitation is available at this time. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with attending this Industry Day or preparing any materials in response to this notice.
6.0 QUESTIONS
Any questions regarding this Industry Day shall be sent to the PCOs and Contracting Specialist.
PCO, Tyler Moore, at tyler.moore.19@us.af.mil
PCO, Jason Brown, at jason.brown.148@us.af.mil
Contract Specialist, Zaria Gray-Goodnight, at zaria.gray-goodnight@us.af.mil.
7.0 ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – NGMC Industry Day Q and A Template
Attachment 2 – Hope Hotel Venue Layout
Update #2 ·
TITLE: USAF F-16 Next Generation Mission Compute (NGMC) Industry Day
Notice ID: FA8615-26-INDUSTRYDAY-F16NGMC
Related Notice: FA8615-26-RFI-F16UPGRADE
1.0 OVERVIEW
The Department of War, AFLCMC, will host an Industry Day for the USAF F-16 Next-Generation Mission Computer (NGMC) Upgrade for Combat Capabilities for F-16 Blocks 40/42/50/52 effort. The purpose of this event is to provide industry partners with an overview of the upcoming requirement, discuss the technical challenges, and outline the tentative acquisition strategy. This event will also provide an opportunity for the Government to gather feedback from industry on potential solutions and acquisition approaches in reference to Sources Sought Notice ID: FA8615-26-RFI-F16UPGRADE.
2.0 EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Tuesday, October 20,2026 – Wednesday, October 21,2026
- Time: 0730-1800
- Venue: WPAFB, Hope Hotel and Conference Center
10823 Chidlaw Road, Dayton, Ohio 45433
- Location: In-Person, at Hope Hotel, WPAFB, Sabre-Phantom Room/ Boardroom
- Security Clearance: No Classified Requirement/ Unclassified
- Max Capacity: 80 total, (Each Vendor is limited to 2 attendees)
3.0 TENTATIVE AGENDA
DAY 1: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (0730AM – 1700PM)
[730-0830] Registration & Sign-In/ Light-Breakfast [Administrative Staff]
[0830-0930] Welcome & Program Overview Presentation [Program Manager (SAPM)/ Contracting]
[0930-1000] Large Group Q&A [Program Manager/ Engineer/ Contracting/ IPT]
- Acquisition Strategy & Schedule
- HW Overview with open Q&A
- SW Overview with open Q&A
[1000-1030] Break/ Transition to Boardroom for 1-on-1’s
[1100-1700] 1-on-1 Sessions (25 minutes each) [Panel: PM, Contracting, Technical Leads]
[1230-1300] Government Lunch Break
[1730-1800] Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
Day 2: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (if needed for additional 1-on-1’s)
[0800-0830] Sign-In/ Light Breakfast [Administrative Staff]
[0830-1400] 1-on-1 Sessions (25 minutes) [Panel: PM, Contracting, Technical Leads]
[1430-1500] Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks [Program Manager]
4.0 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Due to space constraints, in-person attendance is limited to (2) two representatives per company and 24 time slots will be available for 1-on-1 sessions.
- RSVP for attendance of the Industry Day must be sent to POC: Zaria Gray-Goodnight at zaria.gray-goodnight@us.af.mil for placeholder invitation.
- Reservation of 1-on-1’s is compeleted separately via: https://calendly.com/f-16-ngmc-industryday/30min
- UPDATE 24 SEP 26: ALL AVAILABLE 1-ON1 SLOTS HAVE BEEN RESERVED
- Required RSVP & Registration Info:
- Company Name, Address, and CAGE Code.
- Attendee Full Name(s), Title(s), Email Address(es), and Phone Number(s).
- Specify if attending In-Person or Virtually.
- [Optional] Submit up to three (3) questions in advance for the Q&A panel using Attachment 1 – NGMC Industry Day Q and A Template.
- Deadline: RSVP & Registration must be received no later than Wednesday, October 14, 2026, by 1700PM. Late registrations will not be accepted.
5.0 DISCLAIMER
This Special Notice is for planning and informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no solicitation is available at this time. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with attending this Industry Day or preparing any materials in response to this notice.
6.0 QUESTIONS
Any questions regarding this Industry Day shall be sent to the PCOs and Contracting Specialist.
PCO, Tyler Moore, at tyler.moore.19@us.af.mil
PCO, Jason Brown, at jason.brown.148@us.af.mil
Contract Specialist, Zaria Gray-Goodnight, at zaria.gray-goodnight@us.af.mil.
7.0 ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – NGMC Industry Day Q and A Template
Attachment 2 – Hope Hotel Venue Layout
Update #1 ·
TITLE: USAF F-16 Next Generation Mission Compute (NGMC) Industry Day
Notice ID: FA8615-26-INDUSTRYDAY-F16NGMC
Related Notice: FA8615-26-RFI-F16UPGRADE
1.0 OVERVIEW
The Department of War, AFLCMC, will host an Industry Day for the USAF F-16 Next-Generation Mission Computer (NGMC) Upgrade for Combat Capabilities for F-16 Blocks 40/42/50/52 effort. The purpose of this event is to provide industry partners with an overview of the upcoming requirement, discuss the technical challenges, and outline the tentative acquisition strategy. This event will also provide an opportunity for the Government to gather feedback from industry on potential solutions and acquisition approaches in reference to Sources Sought Notice ID: FA8615-26-RFI-F16UPGRADE.
2.0 EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Tuesday, October 20,2026 – Wednesday, October 21,2026
- Time: 0730-1800
- Venue: WPAFB, Hope Hotel and Conference Center
10823 Chidlaw Road, Dayton, Ohio 45433
- Location: In-Person, at Hope Hotel, WPAFB, Sabre-Phantom Room/ Boardroom
- Security Clearance: No Classified Requirement/ Unclassified
- Max Capacity: 80 total, (Each Vendor is limited to 2 attendees)
3.0 TENTATIVE AGENDA
DAY 1: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (0730AM – 1700PM)
[730-0830] Registration & Sign-In/ Light-Breakfast [Administrative Staff]
[0830-0930] Welcome & Program Overview Presentation [Program Manager (SAPM)/ Contracting]
[0930-1000] Large Group Q&A [Program Manager/ Engineer/ Contracting/ IPT]
- Acquisition Strategy & Schedule
- HW Overview with open Q&A
- SW Overview with open Q&A
[1000-1030] Break/ Transition to Boardroom for 1-on-1’s
[1100-1700] 1-on-1 Sessions (25 minutes each) [Panel: PM, Contracting, Technical Leads]
[1230-1300] Government Lunch Break
[1730-1800] Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
Day 2: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (if needed for additional 1-on-1’s)
[0800-0830] Sign-In/ Light Breakfast [Administrative Staff]
[0830-1400] 1-on-1 Sessions (25 minutes) [Panel: PM, Contracting, Technical Leads]
[1430-1500] Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks [Program Manager]
4.0 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Due to space constraints, in-person attendance is limited to (2) two representatives per company and 24 time slots will be available for 1-on-1 sessions.
- RSVP for attendance of the Industry Day must be sent to POC: Zaria Gray-Goodnight at zaria.gray-goodnight@us.af.mil for placeholder invitation.
- Reservation of 1-on-1’s is compeleted separately via: https://calendly.com/f-16-ngmc-industryday/30min
- Required RSVP & Registration Info:
- Company Name, Address, and CAGE Code.
- Attendee Full Name(s), Title(s), Email Address(es), and Phone Number(s).
- Specify if attending In-Person or Virtually.
- [Optional] Submit up to three (3) questions in advance for the Q&A panel using Attachment 1 – NGMC Industry Day Q and A Template.
- Deadline: RSVP & Registration must be received no later than Wednesday, October 14, 2026, by 1700PM. Late registrations will not be accepted.
5.0 DISCLAIMER
This Special Notice is for planning and informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no solicitation is available at this time. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with attending this Industry Day or preparing any materials in response to this notice.
6.0 QUESTIONS
Any questions regarding this Industry Day shall be sent to the PCOs and Contracting Specialist.
PCO, Tyler Moore, at tyler.moore.19@us.af.mil
PCO, Jason Brown, at jason.brown.148@us.af.mil
Contract Specialist, Zaria Gray-Goodnight, at zaria.gray-goodnight@us.af.mil.
7.0 ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – NGMC Industry Day Q and A Template
Attachment 2 – Hope Hotel Venue Layout
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Industry day layout Hope Hotel.png | PNG image | |
| Attachment 1 - NGMC Industry Day Q and A Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| USAF F-16 Next-Generation Mission Compute (NGMC) Upgrade for Combat Capabilities for F-16, Blocks 40/42/50/52 | Pre-Solicitation |
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