You are invited to attend the
2025 NAVY CONTRACTING SUMMIT & SHIPBUILDING EXPO
One of the Top Defense Events of 2025!
October 8 - 9 2025
Washington, DC
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 registered to participate in person for the 2024 Navy Contracting Summit.
Watch highlights from the 2024 Navy Contracting Summit.
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:
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Navy FY2026 - Major Procurement Developments
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Navy, USMC, U.S. Coast Guard, and Department of Defense Procurement Requirements & Priorities
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Navy Mission & Contracting Priorities for Weapons, Shipbuilding, Aircraft, Installations, Logistics, IT, Cybersecurity, AI, Energy, Construction, Engineering, and more
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Navy Command Mission & Contracting Priorities - including NAVSEA, NAVFAC, NAVSUP, NAVAIR, and Military Sealift Command
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Special Contracting Priorities & Opportunities for Shipbuilding, Shipyard Modernization, Ship Sustainment, Maintenance & Repair, and Sealift Support
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Indo-Pacific Theater Requirements - Special Funding for Expanded U.S. Pacific Presence Including the latest on AUKUS
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New Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Contracting Opportunities
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Navy Installation Resiliency and Secure Energy Supply Contracts
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OTA's and Other Accelerated/Fast-Track Acquisition Strategies and Programs
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Multi-Year Contract Vehicles For Prime Contractors
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Prime Contractor-Small Business Teaming, Subcontracting & Mentor Protégé Opportunities
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Public and Private Financing Sources
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Small Business Financial Resources
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Matchmaking Sessions, featuring Government Agencies and Prime Contractors
2025 Navy Defense Contracting Summit & Shipbuilding Expo Agenda
DAY 1 - November 8, 2025
10:30 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Exhibitor Set-Up
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM: Afternoon General Sessions
3:30 PM - 5 PM: In-Person Matchmaking Session I
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: VIP Networking Reception
The VIP Networking Reception is open to Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, VIP Business Attendees, and Invited Guests.
DAY 2 - November 9, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: In-Person Matchmaking Sign-up
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Sessions
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: General Sessions
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: In-Person Matchmaking Session II
1:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out
Interested in joining us as a Sponsor or Exhibitor? Contact us prior to 12PM EST September 7th to register!
Inquire about discounted multi-event Exhibitor and/or Sponsorship rates when you register by emailing events@usdlf.org
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