You are invited to attend the
2027 NAVY PROCUREMENT OUTLOOK SUMMIT
One of the Top Defense Events of 2026!
November 16 - 17, 2026
Reston, VA
In its 12th year, the 2027 Navy Procurement Outlook Summit brings together: Navy & USMC 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 registered to participate in person for the 2025 Navy Outlook Summit.
With the Department of the Navy's historic FY2027 budget request, significant contracting opportunities are on the horizon, resulting from:
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$65.8 Billion – Shipbuilding and Maritime Industrial Base
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$36 Billion – Navy Technology, IT, AI, Cyber, Robotics
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$34.4 Billion – Aircraft Procurement
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$22.6 Billion – Weapons and Munitions
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$10 Billion – Military Construction
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$150 Billion – Operations & Maintenance
Join government and military representatives, prime contractors, small businesses, and defense industry leaders for two days of procurement insights, high-value networking, and in-person matchmaking opportunities focused on FY2027 Navy and USMC priorities and emerging requirements.
Who's Participating?
Our extensive lineup of government agencies, prime contractors, sponsors, exhibitors, and industry participants includes:
Navy Surface Fleet • Naval Surface Warfare Center • Navy Medicine • Dept. of Navy SBIR/STTR • USMC • PAE Marine Corps Office of Small Business Programs • U.S. Coast Guard • DHS • DARPA • GSA • SBA • NIH • DOW Industrial Base Growth • Lockheed Martin • Northrop Grumman • Red Hat • Red River Army Depot • Boeing • BAE Systems • Appian • Huntington Ingalls Mission Technologies • SAIC • J.P. Morgan • Carahsoft • RADICL • GovSignals • GovDash • Ameristar Perimeter Security • Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company • North American Rescue • PrecisionResource • AET Federal • Arch Systems • Mayvin • Blue Raven • NOVO DR • Trek For Vets Coffee • VOCAL Technologies • Abacus Sports Installations • ASI Government • First Team Cyber • Hiller Fire Systems • Integris Composites • LYME • PilieroMazza • QXO Building Materials • Terma • Wrkplan • Zero Waste Solutions • SOS International • BuildFree/WIRE • Duluth Travel • And Many More!
The 2027 Navy Procurement Outlook Summit is one of the top National Defense Contracting Events of 2026!
Highlights from the 11th Annual Navy Contracting Summit
PROUD SPONSORS
Interested in joining us as a Sponsor or Exhibitor? Contact Us Now. Exhibit Space Running Out!
Inquire about discounted multi-event Exhibitor and/or Sponsorship rates when you register by emailing events@usdlf.org
EXHIBIT FLOOR PLAN
Green tables are still available.
SUMMIT SPONSORS
SUMMIT EXHIBITORS
EVENT LOCATION
Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
11493 Sunset Hills Rd,
Reston, VA 20190
Recommended Lodging - Special Room Block
JW Marriott Reston Station
11350 Reston Station Blvd Reston, Virginia, USA, 20190
Per Night Rate (pre-tax): $239
Distance: 0.8 Mile (3 Minutes By Car / 16 Minute Walk)
Booking Dates: 11/14/26 to 11/18/26
Book while space is available before October 23rd. Limited-Rooms available at this rate.
Group Name: Defense Leadership Forum
Luxury Hotel with Premium Guest Amenities
Complimentary Wifi for Group Guests On-Site Parking Available: $45 Per Day
Exceptional dining - three on-site restaurants
24 Hour Room Service Available
7 Miles from Dulles Airport
Preferred Travel Resource
The Defense Leadership Forum is pleased to introduce you to our Gold Sponsor Duluth Travel. They are our Preferred Travel Resource or the Navy Procurement Outlook Summit.
Duluth Travel offers personalized assistance with airfare, hotel accommodations, and travel arrangements for Summit attendees, including reservations at the JW Marriott Reston Station, our recommended hotel. For assistance, simply contact their team and identify yourself as a Navy Procurement Outlook Summit attendee. They’ll take care of the arrangements for a nominal service fee.
Contact Duluth Travel For Travel Assistance Services:
Phone: 770-308-7077
Email: Corporate@duluthtravel.com
