Combat Systems Quarterly Industry Forum
Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for our quarterly industry-related forums that spotlight key federal opportunities and strengthen connections across North Carolina’s federal and defense contracting ecosystem. Each industry-specific quarterly session will connect businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors to discuss:
- Upcoming contracting opportunities and capability gaps
- Market and policy trends shaping the industry
- Success stories and lessons learned from peers
- Strategies for growth in the federal marketplace
These forums are part of our year-round commitment to industry engagement, building momentum towards major annual industry events like FEDTEX, DISC, MBB, FTS and the Summit ensuring that businesses stay connected and competitive in a rapidly evolving federal and defense landscape.
When. September, 2026 from 0900-1030
Where. This forum will be held in a virtual setting.
Agenda:
NCMBC updates and industry insights
Highlights of upcoming opportunities and capability gaps
Featured Presentation: Jeff Mounts, Division Chief, Artillery, Bradley and Carrier, Ground Combat Systems Readiness & Sustainment, Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM).
- TACOM, a Major Subordinate Command of Army Materiel Command, manages the Army’s ground equipment supply chain, which constitutes about 60 percent of the Army’s total equipment. If a Soldier drives it, shoots it, or wears it, TACOM sustains it. TACOM’s workforce includes highly skilled and uniquely qualified professionals, from engineers and industrial artisans to senior logisticians and business analysts. Their largely civilian workforce is critical to building Army readiness around the world.
- TACOM’s Integrated Logistics Support Center executes repair parts planning and supply chain management for more than 3,500 weapon systems. These systems form the core of America’s ground combat capability. When the force needs critical components delivered, whether at home or abroad, it depends on TACOM.
- TACOM oversees six of the Army’s manufacturing arsenals and maintenance depots across the United States, which are part of the Army’s Organic Industrial Base. The industrial artisans from the Army’s OIB deliver when the Army needs equipment manufactured, repaired, upgraded or modernized.
Business Spotlight: Mike Brown, President, RCR Manufacturing Solutions (RCRMS)
- RCRMS masterfully blends the precision and adaptability of the NASCAR supply chain to serve the aerospace, defense, and other high-tech sectors. Since 2014, RCRMS has emerged as a trusted prime and sub-tier supplier for industry giants such as General Dynamics, Airbus, and Raytheon. RCRMS’s unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has made them a go-to provider for comprehensive contract manufacturing services.
- RCRMS’s state-of-the-art facility offers an array of specialized services under one roof, streamlining your manufacturing process and ensuring a seamless experience from design to delivery. By entrusting your project to RCRMS, you gain access to their multidisciplinary team of experts who are dedicated to achieving your vision and meeting your specific requirements.
Open Q&A and networking
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