Second Industry Day Announcement: Low Profile Mast (LPM) Programview on SAM.gov

** Updates ** 08/18/2026 - Updated number of online attendees 08/11/2026 - Update minor verbiage 08/10/2026 - Added "LPM Photonics Mast Industry Day Registration Form" and updated due dates Introduction and Purpose Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager (DRPM) for Submarines, Director of AUKUS, International, and Systems (AI&S), Submarine Electromagnetic Systems Program Office (PMS 435) will host a second Industry Day to brief interested parties on the future design and prototyping requirements for the Low Profile Mast (LPM) program. Following our first LPM Industry Day, one-on-one engagement sessions, and continued market research, the Navy has refined its LPM requirements and acquisition strategy. The purpose of the second Industry Day is to: Encourage innovation, collaboration, and an accelerated acquisition timeline by leveraging the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) pathway as outlined in 10 U.S.C. § 4022 for this effort. Brief stakeholders on the key milestones to ensure successful alignment between industry capabilities and the fleet's needs. Emphasize the Navy's need for industry partners (to include traditional and nontraditional defense companies) to bring diverse perspectives, expertise in innovative solutions, and problem solving to current and future LPM capabilities. Share Areas of Interest (AOI) and draft technical requirements ahead of the formal Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) release, providing industry with maximum time to evaluate the technical scope and ask clarifying questions prior to the formal RPP release Event Details Date: 03 September 2026 Time: 1000 to 1300 EDT Format: In-Person / Virtual Location: Washington, D.C. area Target Audience: All Registration Instructions / Industry Day Information: The deadline for registration is 28 August 2026, at 1700 EDT. Each company is restricted to two in-person participants and two on-line attendees. The Industry Day will be held virtually and in the Washington, D.C. area. The specific location and details for joining the event will be provided via separate correspondence to pre-registered and approved companies only. Pre-registration is required. Registration on the day of the event is not allowed. See Attachment "LPM Photonics Mast Industry Day Registration Form” to register for Industry Day. All Industry Day events will be held at the UNCLASSIFIED – Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) level. Access for all Industry Day events will be restricted to companies registered in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Audio or visual recording devices of any kind are prohibited. There will be no hard-copy materials provided but a copy of the presentation will be provided via DoD SAFE after the event. The CAGE number provided on the registration form will be used to verify U.S. DoD companies. The NCAGE number provided on the registration form will be used to verify United Kingdom and Australian companies. Additionally, participation in Industry Day events is…