NSWCPD Big Blue 4 Industry Day

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is hosting an Industry Day for the Big Blue 4 MAC Contract. The purpose of the Industry Day is to advise industry about the next generation requirement for Big Blue 4 and to enable industry partners to strategize an approach to meeting the upcoming demand. The Industry Day will include a presentation and Q&A session, and participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance. The NSWCPD plans to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Big Blue 4 MAC Contract in Q4 of FY26. The contract is expected to be a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) with multiple prime contract holders. • The Industry Day will be held virtually on 18 March 2026, from 1000-1100 EDT. • The RFP is expected to be released in Q4 of FY26. • The contract will support the transition of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical machinery technology to the U.S. Navy active/reserve fleet. • The contract will also support various sponsors for Navy Modernization Programs. • The NSWCPD will post the presentation materials after the meeting occurs. • All briefings and discussions will be conducted at an unclassified level.