FEDTEX Session Summary: ​​​​​Unlocking Federal Contracting Opportunities

Discover how to tap into a wealth of free resources that can transform your approach to federal contracting and subcontracting. This informative session will guide you through essential tools such as the US Census Bureau’s NAICS website, Acquisition.gov, Federal Procurement Data System, USASpending.gov,

DISC Keynote Speaker: Leigh E. Method, Acting Assistant Secretary of War for Sustainment

Leigh E. Method, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is Performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of War for Sustainment. In this capacity, she is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment in overseeing the Department’s $210 billion sustainment enterprise through the conduct of logistics and sustainment policies, procedures, and resourcing to ensure effective support to the warfighter.

Accepting Applications for the Technology Innovation Scouting Showcase 

Four select businesses will present their cutting-edge textile technologies to participating government representatives. Select businesses will have 10-minutes for presentation followed by 10-minutes for feedback and Q&A from the government panel. The briefs aim to bridge the gap between innovative textile solutions and federal technology needs. 

Summit Session Summary: Program and Procurement Dialogue

  • US Army (Garrison/MICC/DPW) 
  • Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Mid-Atlantic and Marine Corps Installations East 
  • Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast 
  • Department of Veterans Affairs and General Services Administration 
  • Defense Health Agency and Federal Agencies 
  • US Air Force and US Coast Guard  
  • US Army Corps of Engineers (Charleston, Jacksonville, Mobile and Caribbean Districts) & (Baltimore, Norfolk, Wilmington, and Savannah Districts) 

Representatives will deliver briefings and engage in an interactive discussion with businesses about their programs, upcoming projects, and priority issues for FY 2026 and beyond.

DISC Session Summary: Empowering the Future: Enhancing the DoD Industrial Workforce

As global supply chains become more complex and contested, the Department of Defense must strengthen its logistics and supply chain workforce. This panel brings together leaders from government, industry, and academia to share innovative workforce development strategies. Panelists will address challenges in talent acquisition and retention, the effects of onshoring, and the value of cross-sector collaboration.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Fiscal Year 2026 Industry Day

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) invites you to participate in our Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Industry Day. This event provides an opportunity for NNSY to share updates from our leadership, present our seven‑year service requirement forecast, and engage with private‑sector partners regarding their capabilities.