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: Scaling the Fleet – PAE RAS Town Hall on C-UxS." This event is part of an ongoing series of industry engagement sessions led by the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (PAE RAS). The primary focus of this Town Hall is to foster collaboration and innovation in the development of counter-unmanned systems (C-UxS) capabilities, a critical area as the Navy continues to expand its autonomous defense initiatives.
Scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 1200 to 1300 Eastern Time (0900 to 1000 Pacific Time), the Town Hall will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams and is specifically targeted at industry participants. The session will include a Q&A segment addressing recent Congressional testimony and will provide information about the forthcoming PAE RAS Industry Day, offering a valuable opportunity for industry stakeholders to engage directly with Navy leadership and program officials.
The objectives of the Town Hall are threefold:
1. **Mission Innovation:** To encourage direct collaboration with industry leaders in developing robust defensive strategies against evolving unmanned threats.
2. **Fast-Track Defensive Solutions:** To accelerate the transition of advanced counter-drone technologies from conceptual stages to operational deployment.
3. **Industry Engagement:** To provide a forum for open discussion and Q&A on recent developments and events relevant to the C-UxS mission space.
Interested parties are required to register for the event by 1700 PDT on May 14, 2026, using the provided online registration 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.
This notice is not a solicitation for procurement but serves as an industry outreach and information-sharing opportunity. There are no set-aside requirements associated with this event, and participation is open to all interested industry entities. The place of performance is the United States, and the event is organized under the auspices of the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy.
For contractors and industry partners specializing in robotics, autonomous systems, and counter-unmanned technologies, this Town Hall represents a strategic opportunity to engage with Navy leadership, gain insights into current and future requirements, and position themselves for potential collaboration in upcoming initiatives.
Further details and updates can be accessed via the official SAM.gov opportunity posting (Opportunity ID: e1bdce82314c437082dde845e157aa71) at https://sam.gov/opp/e1bdce82314c437082dde845e157aa71/view.
Contracting Entity: Naval Information Warfare Systems
Department: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy
Notice Type: Special Notice (Industry Engagement)
Set-Aside: None
Location: United States
Contact: Registration and event access details provided upon registration via the official form.