2026 PAE - Maneuver Air Industry Days, Fort Rucker, AL
SOL #: d8dfc91d2ae545bb803ebac44d8dbac5Special Notice
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QM MICC-FT RUCKER
FORT RUCKER, AL, 36362, United States
Place of Performance
Fort Rucker, AL
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PSC
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Set Aside
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Timeline
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Posted
Apr 29, 2026
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Action Date
Aug 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence is hosting the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maneuver – Air Industry Days from August 24-26, 2026, at Fort Rucker, AL. This Special Notice invites industry personnel to interact with senior military leaders, understand modernization strategies, promote collaboration, and display current capabilities.
Purpose & Scope
The primary goals of these Industry Days are to:
- Facilitate interaction between Aviation Industry personnel and Senior Military Leaders.
- Communicate the Army's modernization strategy for Maneuver Air.
- Promote collaboration between industry and the military.
- Allow industry representatives the opportunity to display current capabilities.
Event Schedule & Activities
The event features a comprehensive schedule:
- Day 1 (Aug 24): Golf Tournament, Industry setup, Classified Plenary Session (Secret access required via VAR), Industry Social, Museum and Training Support Facility tours.
- Day 2 (Aug 25): Professional Sessions (PAE Maneuver Air overview, CPE Aviation updates, Unit/Industry Panels), Industry Booths open.
- Day 3 (Aug 26): Professional Sessions (Future Concepts Command updates, Industry Panels), Industry Booths open.
Registration & Access
- Booth Registration: Contact Casey Rakhmanov (casey.n.rakhmanov.naf@army.mil, 334-255-1898) or Shannon Burke (shannon.d.burke.naf@army.mil, 334-255-2292).
- Attendee Registration (for meals/networking): Register via https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac103/wbwsc/ruckerrectrac.wsc/wb0305.html?wbsi=a6c42302-ce79-c8b8-ee14-3d401c6129ed&xxmod=tk
- Classified Plenary Session VAR: Submit requests to Mark Taylor (mark.c.taylor12.ctr@army.mil, 334-255-1882) using SMO Code: W0U9AA, Visit Name: Aviation Industry Days, Dates: Aug 24-26, 2026, Access Level: Secret.
- Dress Code: Duty Uniform and Civilian casual attire.
Key Dates & Information
- Event Dates: August 24-26, 2026
- Notice Published: April 29, 2026
- Response Date (Notice): August 28, 2026
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY / W6QM MICC-FT RUCKER
- Place of Performance: Fort Rucker, AL
- Set-Aside: None specified (Industry Day)
Points of Contact
- Expo & Booth Registration: Casey Rakhmanov, Shannon Burke.
- Classified Plenary Session & General Inquiries: Mark Taylor (mark.c.taylor12.ctr@army.mil, 334-255-1882) or Aaron McPeake (aaron.m.mcpeake.ctr@army.mil, 334-255-3089).
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Posted: Apr 29, 2026