# SAM #SPECHQDAFINDUSTRYDAY Department of Air Force HQ DAF Services Industry Day Announcement **Buyer:** Air Force District of Washington **Posted:** September 21, 2026 **Respond By:** October 13, 2026 **Identifier:** SPECHQDAFINDUSTRYDAY This notice announces the Department of the Air Force's inaugural HQ DAF Services Industry Day, organized by HAF Services (SAF/AAP) under the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW PK). - Purpose: Inform industry partners about anticipated government needs and requirements over the next 1 to 3 years - Audience: Open to all businesses, including small and large enterprises - Event Details: - Virtual format - Includes presentations from Air Force leadership - Sessions on innovation and contracting - No specific procurement requirements, products, or services are listed - No vendors or OEMs are mentioned - Registration is required for participation - Amendments to the event may be issued as needed - No product or service line items are provided - No commercial opportunities or contract awards are specified ### Description

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The Department of Air Force, HAF Services (SAF/AAP) will be hosting its Inaugural Industry Day on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 9:20am – 3:00pm EST.  We will use this SAM.gov site to share information, so check back frequently for helpful information.  

BACKGROUND:  

The Department of Air Force, HAF Services (SAF/AAP) Industry Day provides HAF Services and its mission partners an opportunity to communicate their missions, outline future government needs and requirements (1 to 3-year horizon), and obtain insight into the private sector’s unique capabilities. The overarching goal is to foster a community of engagement and increase industry/government collaboration.  

This VIRTUAL Event is free of charge and open to all businesses, small and large. To participate, please register at the link below. The event agenda is also listed:  

Agenda  

9:20 – 9:30, Welcome and Administrative Notes, Mr. Aaron Abdullah, Chief, Business Optimization and Strategic Innovation Division, SAF/AAP, Master of Ceremonies   

9:30 – 9:40, Executive Opening Remarks, Mr. Edwin H. Oshiba, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force   

9:40 – 09:50, Director Remarks, Ms. Theresa Terry, Director Enterprise Performance SAF/AAP   

9:50 – 10:00, Break  

10:00 – 11:00, Keynote Guest Speaker: Dr. Lucas Keefer, Division Chief, HQ DAF/A1ZE   

11:00 – 12:00, Lunch Break  

12:00 – 1:00, Innovation Spotlight: Lead Through Volatility & Chaos, Ms. Katy Tynan, Forrester, Principal Analyst 

1:00 – 1:15, Break  

1:15 – 2:00, Learning Session 1: “What is HAF Services?”, Ms. Tina Harton, Chief, Enterprise Support Services, SAF/AAP   

2:00 – 2:45, Learning Session 2:  Navigating DAF Contracting, Presenter TBD 

2:45 – 3:00, Closing Remarks, Mr. Aaron Abdullah, Master of Ceremonies  

Registration Information  

You may register for the event here: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/Vq9CE05NQg  

Upon completing the registration form, you will be sent a Microsoft Outlook Invitation with the link to join the event.  

If you have questions regarding the event, please reach out to the HAF Services Team at DAF.Enterprise.Events@us.af.mil 

Subsequent amendments to this notice will be issued as needed.  

We look forward to your participation! 

*****PLEASE SEND EMAILS TO:  DAF.Enterprise.Events@us.af.mil **********

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