The Navy's budget grew $29B — from $257.6B in FY25 to $292.2B in FY26. NAWCAD Lakehurst is part of this. Is your company positioned to WIN?About this Event
NAWCAD Lakehurst has continued to see the value in working alongside small, women, minority, disadvantaged and veteran owned businesses throughout the years and has consistently exceeded their set-aside goals. The question is — why aren't you doing business with the Department of Defense, the NAVY, or specifically NAWCAD Lakehurst? OR if your company is already working in this sector, how can you do even more business?
Join us for the 2026 NAVAIR / NAWCAD Lakehurst Industry Day on 6/9/26!
This is the 13th Industry Day that NAWCAD LKE SBR has had the honor of presenting for NAWCAD since 2014! Current and hopeful DOD Contractors fill the room every year — coming from all over the country to attend this event! Why? This annual event is the must-attend for all contractors looking to either begin working with the NAVY or those looking to increase their business. This is historically a SOLD OUT event attended by over 200+ contractors from all over the country.
Still asking yourself WHY should you and your team plan to be there on June 9th, 2026? It's simple. This is the event contractors attend to hear directly from and meet the leadership, program managers, contracting personnel, team leads, and small business professionals who are responsible for helping to execute the mission. These are the Government Representatives who are tasked with purchasing/procuring the goods and services required to support the NAWCAD mission day in and day out.
The best word to describe Industry Day is OPPORTUNITY! This is the opportunity to learn how your organization can WIN contracts with NAWCAD Lakehurst. This is the opportunity to learn what Lakehurst procures (buys). This is the opportunity to learn what type of contract vehicles they use. This is the opportunity to hear about the focus of the mission. And the best part is, this is the opportunity to hear about actual upcoming requirements (contracts) directly from the individuals with the need.
If you'd like to know what to expect, our agenda for this event is below. During the morning portion of Industry Day we will hear from NAWCAD Lakehurst Leadership, Small Business Representatives, Program Team Leads and Contracting Leads from the NAVY.
Interested in positioning your business for even greater exposure? OR are you an organization who would like to tap into the 200+ DOD businesses who will be in attendance? If so contact us TODAY to learn more about our Sponsorship Opportunities.
Then last but certainly not least we are excited to announce that our Matchmaking Program / One-on-Ones are back!!! Companies will be given the opportunity to sit down one-on-one with a NAWCAD LKE Representative (Program Lead, Program Manager, Contract Officer, or Contract Specialist) to present their capability statement. These are the individuals tasked with managing the assets and programs Lakehurst is responsible for. One-on-Ones will be brief (12 minutes in duration), giving your company enough time to present your capability statement, exchange contact information or ask a few questions.
**We will open up sign-ups for One-on-Ones to registered attendees closer to Industry Day. Companies who register for the 2026 NAWCAD LKE Industry Day will be notified via email when One-on-One registration will open. One-on-Ones will then be scheduled based on a first come first serve basis as there will not be enough spots available to guarantee all attendees can participate in this portion of Industry Day. So those who are interested in participating in One-on-Ones are encouraged to register early.
**The exhibit area will be open during that time to allow all attendees the opportunity to network and connect with sponsors and resource partners.
Billions in contracts. Face-to-face with Navy/NAWCAD Lakehurst representatives who have the need and the money. Only 200 seats. One day. Register now.
Event Details:
Event: 2026 NAWCAD LKE Industry Day
Date: June 9, 2026
Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm (*****Registration and Vendor Hall open 7:30am)
Location: Stockton University - Galloway Campus - Student Center, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ 08205
- Event: 2026 - NAWCAD LKE Industry Day
- Date: June 9, 2025
- Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm (*****Registration and Vendor Hall open 7:30am)
- Location: Stockton University - Galloway Campus - Student Center, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ 08205
Agenda:
- 6:45am-7:30am - Sponsor/Vendor Setup
- 7:30am-8:00am - Registration and Exhibit Hall Opens
- 8:00am-8:10am - Chairperson Welcome & Announcements Hirsh Singh, Chair NAWCAD LKE SBR NAWCAD LKE SBR
- 8:10am-8:20am - Welcome
- 8:20am-8:30am – Mark Rizzo, Regional Director NJSBDC at Stockton
- 8:35am-8:40am – Mr. Sean D. Brennan Executive Director, NAWCAD Lakehurst
- 8:40am-8:45am - Mr. Patrick Smith Chief of Contracting Office, NAWCAD Lakehurst
- 8:45am-8:55am - Platinum Sponsor
- 8:55am-9:15am - Ms. Dawn Chartier, Deputy Director Office of Small Business Programs, NAWCAD Lakehurst NAVAIR
- 9:15am-9:30am - Break
- 9:30am-9:40am - Lyndsay Kilpatrick, Deputy Director – Small Business Administration – NJ Region –
- 9:40am-10:10am - Mr. Greg Borlaug, Support Department Technical Director NAWCAD Lakehurst
- 10:10am-10:40am - Mr. Shaun Brown, Aircraft Launch & Recovery Equipment Program Management Div. Head, NAWCAD Lakehurst
- 10:40am-10:50am - Platinum Sponsor
- 10:50am-11:20am - Dr. James Hing, Robotics & Autonomous Systems / Research & Analysis Support Department (RAS)2, Department Head NAWCAD Lakehurst
- 11:20am-11:50am - Mr. Eric Kline, Prototype Manufacturing & Test Dept, Department Head, NAWCAD Lakehurst
- 11:50am-12:00pm - Lunch Sponsor
- 12:00pm-12:05pm – Hirsh Singh, Review of One-on-Ones & Closing of Morning Session
- 12:05pm-12:45pm - Lunch
- 12:45pm - 3:45pm - Networking and Exhibit Hall Open
- 1:00pm - 3:45pm - One-on-Ones (NAWCAD/ Industry Matchmaking for limited participation)
- 4:00pm Adjourn
THANK YOU TO THIS YEAR'S SPONSORS:
Partner Organizations: NJSBDC at Stockton; Stockton University, NJSBDC at Camden Rutgers
Platinum Sponsors: [TBD]
Lunch Sponsor: [TBD]
Gold Sponsors: [TBD]
Silver Sponsors: [TBD]
***Without the generous support of our sponsors this event would not be possible. If you would like to find out how your organization can become a sponsor please contact Jatinder Singh [email protected] TODAY!
***Please note- This event and any one-on-one meetings conducted that day with NAWCAD LKE Representatives in no way constitute a commitment on behalf of NAWCAD to enter into any agreement, award a contract or provide any undue advantage to any contractor.
Event Venue
Stockton University, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, United States
USD 65.00
