PAE RAS Town Hall #2
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The Department of the Navy, through its Naval Information Warfare Systems office, has issued a Special Notice regarding the upcoming "Scaling the Fleet: PAE RAS Town Hall #2." This event, scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 1200-1300 Eastern Time (0900-1000 Pacific Time), will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams and is specifically targeted toward industry participants.
The primary purpose of this Town Hall is to foster collaboration between the Navy and industry leaders in the field of robotics and autonomous systems, with a particular focus on Counter-Unmanned Systems (C-UxS). The session will include a Q&A segment addressing recent Congressional testimony and will provide information about the forthcoming PAE RAS Industry Day. The event is part of an ongoing series designed to advance the Navy’s mission of integrating autonomous capabilities into its operational arsenal, thereby enhancing defensive strategies against emerging unmanned threats.
Key objectives of the Town Hall include:
- Promoting mission innovation by engaging directly with industry pioneers to develop robust countermeasures against evolving unmanned systems.
- Accelerating the transition of advanced counter-drone technologies from conceptual stages to active deployment in the field.
- Facilitating industry engagement through open forums for discussion and Q&A on recent developments and events relevant to the sector.
The notice emphasizes the Navy’s commitment to rapid innovation and deployment of defensive solutions, underscoring the importance of industry collaboration in achieving these goals. There are no set-aside requirements associated with this opportunity, making it accessible to all interested industry participants.
Contractors and industry representatives wishing to attend must register 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.
The contracting entity for this notice 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 notice remains active as of the posting date. For further details and updates, interested parties are encouraged to consult the official notice on SAM.gov (Opportunity ID: 847bf54175db428f8f53e657011e41c1).
This Town Hall represents a significant opportunity for contractors specializing in robotics, autonomous systems, and counter-unmanned technologies to engage directly with Navy leadership, gain insight into current priorities, and contribute to the development and deployment of innovative defensive solutions.