# NAWCAD Hosts Maryland Autonomy Industry Day

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) will hold an industry day on December 8–9, 2026, at the UMD SMART Conference Center in California, Maryland. The event, led by the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Aviation Autonomy & Super Intelligence/Artificial Intelligence team, will connect government, industry, and academic capabilities with Naval Aviation needs and discuss potential prototype efforts using Other Transaction Agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022. The notice is not a solicitation or commitment to award, and attendance is limited to three people per organization.

- Companies and research organizations working in autonomy or artificial intelligence for naval aviation can use the event to learn about capability needs and potential prototype areas; attendance is capped at three representatives per organization.
- The Government is considering OTAs under 10 U.S.C. 4022 for potential prototype efforts and may use the Naval Air Systems Consortium as a mechanism. This is a prospective pathway, not an announced contract opportunity or award.
- The event takes place **December 8–9, 2026**, in California, Maryland. Organizations interested in participating should account for the attendance limit when selecting representatives.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)
- Department of the Navy
- Portfolio Acquisition Executive Aviation (PAE(A))

### Sources
- [NAWCAD industry day on autonomy and AI for Naval Aviation](https://app.govly.com/opportunities/17317018) - SAM