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A5/7 Partnering for Progress in Air Force Requirements Industry Day

ID: FA701420260113 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  100%
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On behalf of Lt Gen David Harris, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Design, and Requirements (HAF / A5/7), we thank you for your interest in our upcoming Industry Day, "Partnering for Progress in Air Force Requirements." The purpose of this event is to solicit industry feedback on improving the USAF's requirements processes for delivering capabilities to the warfighter with greater speed and efficiency.

Event Details:

Date: 29 January 2026

Time: 0800 EST (Doors Open) | 0830 EST (Event Start)

Location: Warfare Acquisition University (WAU), Howell Auditorium (Bldg 226), Fort Belvoir, VA

Virtual: A virtual attendance link will be provided closer to the event

Attendance: To ensure as many companies as possible can join, we're currently asking for a maximum of three in-person attendees per company. If more space becomes available, we'll be sure to let you know!

Registration Deadline/Link: 14 January 2026 | https://events.dod.teams.microsoft.us/event/ec0e00e0-3c79-40e5-8a48-a939ed240a22@8331b18d-2d87-48ef-a35f-ac8818ebf9b4

Base Access: 14 January 2026 | If you do not have a CAC or Military ID, follow the base access instructions in the registration link

Send Us Your Feedback by 22 January 2026: Please submit responses to the provided key questions to af.req.transformation@us.af.mil

We value your partnership and insights as we work to enhance our capability delivery processes. For any questions, please contact af.req.transformation@us.af.mil.

Background
The U.S. Air Force, represented by Lt Gen David Harris, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Design, and Requirements (HAF / A5/7), is hosting an Industry Day titled 'Partnering for Progress in Air Force Requirements.' The event aims to gather industry feedback on enhancing the USAF's requirements processes to deliver capabilities to the warfighter more swiftly and efficiently.

Work Details
The Industry Day will focus on soliciting insights from industry partners regarding the current requirements process of the Air Force. Key questions for discussion include:

1. Identification of aspects that hinder effective proposal submissions for innovative solutions.
2. Suggestions for improving communication about emerging needs and priorities.
3. Strategies to encourage industry investment in R&D aligned with Air Force Future Force Design priorities.
4. Areas where industry can significantly contribute to Future Force Design with transformative technologies or approaches.
5. Recommendations for fostering an integrated industry ecosystem to address joint warfighting challenges.
6. Balancing rigorous testing with the need for rapid capability fielding amidst evolving threats and technologies.
7. Strategies for iterative development and fielding of capabilities while addressing operational challenges and risks.
8. Insights into pressing Joint Operational problems affecting effectiveness and interoperability, along with potential solutions involving collaboration between the Air Force and industry partners.
9. Utilization of AI in accelerating development lifecycles and improving data sharing, collaboration, and workflow.

Period of Performance
The event is scheduled for January 29, 2026.

Place of Performance
Warfare Acquisition University (WAU), Howell Auditorium (Bldg 226), Fort Belvoir, VA; with virtual attendance options available.
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Overview

Agency
District Washington (AFDW) [DoD - USAF]
Response Deadline
Jan. 14, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Jan. 13, 2026, 10:35 a.m. EST
Set Aside
None
NAICS
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 United States
Source
Open
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000 - $25,000 (AI estimate)
On 1/13/26 District Washington issued Special Notice FA701420260113 for A5/7 Partnering for Progress in Air Force Requirements Industry Day due 1/14/26.
Primary Contact
Name
Email
af.req.transformation@us.af.mil
Phone
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Secondary Contact

Name
Capt Richard Snyder   Profile
Email
richard.snyder.12@us.af.mil
Phone
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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFDW > FA7014 AFDW PK
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA7014
Source Organization Code
500022135
Last Updated
Jan. 30, 2026
Last Updated By
richard.snyder.12@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Jan. 29, 2026