Industry Day - Advanced Payload Integration Capabilities for Future Submarines

INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT Director, Submarine Programs (DSP) seeks industry input to advance payload integration capabilities for future submarines. The Director, Design & Construction (D,D&C) within Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager, Submarines (DRPM Subs) will host a classified, two-day Industry Day from Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (9:00 AM EST) to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (12:00 PM EST) at Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA) 2001 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311. This event will focus on existing, emerging, and feasible payload handling systems and payload/host-submarine integration challenges. Future submarines must support a wider variety of payloads than the current fleet. DSP is seeking specific technical solutions and concepts from industry to support the following areas: Logistics & operations: Onloading and offloading payloads above and below the waterline as well as logistics support of payloads underway. Launch and recovery systems for payloads during underway operations. Stowage & maintenance: Secured stowage, servicing, battery recharging, and maintenance of major payload components underway. Command, Control and Communications (C3) & ship control: Command and control of payloads and host ship during launch, recovery, and operations. Platform integration: Power, cooling, auxiliary system (e.g. hydraulics, fresh water) support, off-gassing considerations, and secure data exchange between payload and host ship systems. Safety & security: Onboard casualty response, anti-tamper, cybersecurity, and other security protocols. Lifecycle design: Launcher and payload system design for producibility and sustainment. Agenda Day 1: Briefings. The Government will brief attendees on future submarine requirements, capabilities, and mission profiles. The nuclear submarine shipbuilders (General Dynamics, Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries � Newport News Shipbuilding) will present concept designs focused on payload integration. Day 2: Breakout Sessions. Registered participants may request a 20-minute, one-on-one session with Government, shipbuilder, warfare center, and UARC personnel to discuss technical concepts, industry capabilities, and receive feedback on design feasibility. Note: Do not submit generic capability statements. DSP is only seeking specific technical solutions and ideas for future submarine payload integration. To view additional items and information for this opportunity, please navigate to: https://aimtc.nuwc.navy.mil/ and request access to the 'E-TIC - Industry Engagement' folder. Please note the following mandatory access requirements: A verified AIMTC account is required. AIMTC account registration is available for personnel without an active account. An active DISS (Defense Information System for Security) clearance is required to gain access to the ETIC platform. Please ensure you meet these security and credential requirements prior to attempting to view the documents. E-TIC folder will be free to access from 08/26/2026 to 09/30/2026. This notice is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) and the Government is not requesting or accepting proposals currently. There is no obligation for potential offerors to respond to this notice. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS & ACCESS CONTROL Classification Level: All briefings, discussions, and breakout sessions will be conducted at the SECRET//NOFORN level Clearance Verification: All attendees must be U.S. citizens and possess a final, active U.S. SECRET (or higher) security clearance. Interim clearances will not be accepted for facility access. Visit Authorization Request (VAR) Submission: In addition to registering via email, a formal VAR must be submitted via the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). Host Facility: SPA SPA SMO Code: 7L563 Purpose of Visit: DRPM Subs / DSP Future Submarine Payload Integration Industry Day Point of Contact: Mr. Joshua Engle ([email protected] or 571-771-0859) Date of Visit: September 29, 2026, to September 30, 202…