NAWCWD Attends Advancing Rapid Defense Innovation Symposium (ARDIS)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- 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 Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) will be participating in the Advancing Rapid Defense Innovation Symposium (ARDIS) on September 15-16, 2026, at the Kerr McGee Center in Ridgecrest, CA. This special notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation for products or services.
Purpose & Scope
ARDIS 2026 is a two-day event designed to focus on innovation as an operational necessity, examining how the character of war is changing and its implications for defense technology, acquisition, integration, testing, and production. It serves as a forum for government, industry, startups, academia, and operators to discuss pathways for turning battlefield problems into fielded capabilities, aligning with the Engineering And Technical Services (R425) product service code.
Event Details
- Event: Advancing Rapid Defense Innovation Symposium (ARDIS)
- Dates: September 15-16, 2026
- Location: Kerr McGee Center, Ridgecrest, CA
- Organizer: Not NAWCWD (NAWCWD is a participant)
- Registration: Interested participants can find additional details and register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advancing-rapid-defense-innovation-symposium-ardis-tickets-1984938811418?aff=oddtdtcreator
Important Note
This Special Notice, issued by the Department of the Navy / NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER, is for informational purposes only and should not be considered an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or an obligation for the Government to acquire any products or services. NAWCWD is an active participant, not an official host or sponsor of this event. For general inquiries, contact Kim Matsunaga at kim.s.matsunaga.civ@us.navy.mil or 760-793-3657.