NAWCWD Attends Ventura Defense Industry Forum (VDIF)view on SAM.gov

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) will be participating in the Ventura Defense Industry Forum (VDIF) Strategic Alliance, on April 7–8, 2026 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC). This two-day industry engagement event provides an opportunity for industry partners to meet with government leadership, technical experts, and acquisition professionals to discuss current and future requirements and to gain insight into upcoming opportunities across participating commands. Attendees will have the opportunity to: Engage directly with government representatives from NAWCWD Learn about current mission priorities and future capability needs Participate in panel discussions and Q&A sessions with government subject matter experts Engage in critical discussions focused on: Artificial Intelligence and autonomy Supply chain resiliency and industrial base challenges Emerging and advanced technologies supporting the Department of Defense and the U.S. Navy Registration Information: Interested participants may find additional event details and register at: www.venturadefenseindustryforum.org Ventura Defense Industry Forum – Strategic Alliance Event dates: April 7–8, 2026 Location: Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC), 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030 Note: NAWCWD is not the official hosts or sponsors of this event but are active participants. This Special Notice is for informational purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.