Summary
The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) N8, has issued Special Notice 26-A007 inviting U.S.-based industry partners to participate in an unclassified Industry Engagement Session focused on accelerating efficiency through artificial intelligence and automation. The two-day event, scheduled for July 28–29, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia, will feature a kickoff industry day with a keynote address by Vice Admiral John B. Skillman (N8), 10-minute Quick Sync sessions, and invitation-only 30-minute capability demonstrations aimed at addressing OPNAV's most pressing financial management challenges. The notice is a market-research and industry-outreach initiative—not a solicitation for proposals—with consolidated capabilities statements due by July 8, 2026 to the technical point of contact.