OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT
Opportunity description
***ONLY SEAPORT MAC HOLDERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.*** This is a combined Sources Sought/Advance Notice only. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Gun and Electric Weapon Systems (E Department) has a follow-on requirement for support across multiple effectors, ammunition and weapons systems. See the attached Advance Notice/Sources Sought for additional information. NSWCDD will host an in-person Industry Day regarding the anticipated follow-on contract for Gun Weapon Systems (GWS), on 19 November 2026 at the University of Mary Washington-Dahlgren Campus, 4224 University Drive, King George, VA 22485, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST with a start time of 9:00 AM EST. To support market research under RFO Part 10, NSWCDD will offer optional one-on-one sessions with industry partners who request it. Requests for one-on-one sessions should be made along with interested parties registrations and are planned to occur from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 19 November 2026 upon the conclusion of the Industry Day Question and Answer period. In the event more requests are received than can be accommodated on the afternoon of 19 November 2026, a separate meeting date will be coordinated. Requests for optional one-on-one meetings will not be honored after the registration deadline of 12:00 PM (Noon) EST 18 November 2026. Virtual one-on-one sessions will not be held. This notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not requesting proposals at this time. Participation in the Industry Day is voluntary and is not required in order to compete for any future solicitation.
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