PAE RAS Town Hall #2
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NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMS
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The Department of the Navy, through its Naval Information Warfare Systems office, has issued a Special Notice regarding the upcoming "PAE RAS Town Hall #2," titled “Scaling the Fleet: PAE RAS Town Hall on C-UxS.” This event is part of an ongoing series led by the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (PAE RAS), focusing on advancing the Navy’s autonomous capabilities and strengthening its defensive posture against unmanned threats.
Scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 1200-1300 Eastern Time (0900-1000 Pacific Time), the Town Hall will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams and is specifically targeted toward industry participants. The session will center on Counter-Unmanned Systems (C-UxS), with the primary objectives being to foster direct collaboration with industry innovators and to expedite the development and deployment of advanced counter-drone technologies. The Navy seeks to engage with companies capable of contributing to robust defensive strategies and accelerating the transition of innovative solutions from concept to operational use.
Key requirements for participation include registration by 1700 PDT on May 14, 2026, using the provided online form (https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/DguKPX6C6n). Upon registration, representatives from the PAE RAS team will follow up with additional instructions for accessing the event. There are no set-aside requirements associated with this notice, making it open to all interested industry parties.
The contracting entity for this initiative is the Naval Information Warfare Systems office, operating under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy. The place of performance is within the United States, and the opportunity is currently active, as posted on April 5, 2026. Contractors interested in contributing to the Navy’s counter-unmanned systems innovation and fast-tracking defensive solutions are encouraged to participate in this Town Hall to gain insight into current needs and future opportunities.
For further details and to access the official notice, interested parties may visit the SAM.gov opportunity page at https://sam.gov/opp/7823a41eb1d3464abd77d3d494fd2438/view.