NAVY CONTRACTING SUMMIT & SHIPBUILDING EXPO

The 2025 Navy Contracting Summit & Shipbuilding Expo is one of the top National Defense Contracting Events of 2025! Attending the Summit will provide Defense Contractors, Subcontractors, and Small Businesses with the latest information on:

• Navy FY2026 - Major Procurement Developments
• Navy, USMC, U.S. Coast Guard, and Department of Defense Procurement Requirements & Priorities
• Navy Mission & Contracting Priorities for Weapons, Shipbuilding, Aircraft, Installations, Logistics, IT, Cybersecurity, AI, Energy, Construction, Engineering, and more
• Navy Command Mission & Contracting Priorities - including NAVSEA, NAVFAC, NAVSUP, NAVAIR, and Military Sealift Command
• Special Contracting Priorities & Opportunities for Shipbuilding, Shipyard Modernization, Ship Sustainment, Maintenance & Repair, and Sealift Support
• Indo-Pacific Theater Requirements - Special Funding for Expanded U.S. Pacific Presence Including the latest on AUKUS
• New Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Contracting Opportunities
• Navy Installation Resiliency and Secure Energy Supply Contracts
• OTA's and Other Accelerated/Fast-Track Acquisition Strategies and Programs
• Multi-Year Contract Vehicles For Prime Contractors
• Prime Contractor-Small Business Teaming, Subcontracting & Mentor Protégé Opportunities
• Public and Private Financing Sources
• Small Business Financial Resources
• Matchmaking Sessions, featuring Government Agencies and Prime Contractors

In its 11th year, the 2025 Navy Contracting Summit and Shipbuilding Expo brings together: Navy Pentagon Officials, Navy Command & Base Officials, Contracting Officers, Contracting Experts, Financing Sources, and Business Leaders nationwide. Hundreds of Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, Military Officials, Contracting Officials, Financing Experts, and Defense Agencies from throughout the country.

Set-Up Day - October 27, 2025

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-In

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Federal Contracting Bootcamp with USFCR - VIP Business Attendee & Bootcamp Registration Only

DAY 1 - October 28, 2025

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM: Exhibitor Move-In

7:00 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In (All Day)

7:30 AM: Matchmaking Session Sign-Up

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Opening Address & Morning General Sessions

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking with Sponsors & Exhibitors

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: General Sessions

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch with Sponsors & Exhibitors

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM: General Sessions

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Matchmaking Session I

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking with Sponsors & Exhibitors

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: VIP Networking Reception

The VIP Networking Reception is open to Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, VIP Business

Attendees, and Invited Guests only.

DAY 2 - October 29, 2025

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:00 AM: In-Person Matchmaking Sign-up

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Session

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking Break

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: General Session

12:30 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Matchmaking Session II

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Federal Contracting Bootcamp with USFCR - VIP Business Attendee & Bootcamp Registration Only

*Schedule subject to change.

ATTEND THE BOOTCAMP DURING THE NAVY CONTRACTING SUMMIT

Get Federal Contract Ready. Fast.

Join USFCR for Elevate 2025, a comprehensive two-part conference series where maritime business intelligence meets strategic growth opportunities. Connect with fellow defense industry executives while gaining critical insights into securing Coast Guard and Navy contracts. You’ll leave equipped with actionable knowledge, proven tools, and tactical strategies to immediately advance your company’s position in the maritime defense sector.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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