Auxiliary Ships Industry Day

The Department of Navy's Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maritime, in coordination with the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD), is hosting an Auxiliary Ships Industry Day. The purpose of this event is to provide an overview of each program's requirements and engage with Vessel Construction Managers (VCMs), shipyards, and key suppliers to obtain industry feedback that will support market research and inform ship design and acquisition strategies. The event will cover the following acquisition programs: PAE Maritime's Bulk Fuel Consolidated Cargo (CONSOL) Tanker, PAE Maritime's Next Generation Hospital Ship (T-AH(X)), and MARAD's Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) Vessel Program. • The event will be held in-person at a location in the vicinity of the Washington Navy Yard in the District of Columbia. • The event will span two days, Wednesday, 5 August 2026 and Thursday, 6 August 2026. • Organizations interested in attending the event and scheduling an individual breakout session must complete and submit the registration form. • The Government anticipates a high degree of interest for this event and reserves the right to modify or cancel this event at any time.