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2025 APR | Tank Tech Talks
AI agents are getting smarter — but without a universal "language," their full potential is stuck on the sidelines. This month's feature breaks down the race toward Agent2Agent protocols and why seamless AI teamwork could redefine everything from battlefield operations to business automation.

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Get to Know NAMC | Spilling the Tea on GovCon
In this episode, Teresa chats with Alissa Roath, Chief Executive Officer at National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC), and Warren Sponsler, Chief Operating Officer at National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC). During their time together, they discuss the background and important mission of NAMC as well as the project award opportunities NAMC has throughout the course of a fiscal year. They also share the importance of government partners to NAMC, who makes a good member, and what benefits they receive. Alissa and Warren also give a sneak preview to their upcoming exclusive networking event, "Defense on Tap", taking place in Orlando on April 15th 2025.
2025 MAR | Tank Tech Talks
Tech Tank Talks is a premier publication by the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) dedicated to exploring and elucidating the forefront of technological advancements that impact the defense and mobility sectors.

Each issue of Tech Tank Talks features in-depth analyses, expert opinions, and comprehensive reports on emerging technologies, providing readers with critical insights and actionable information. The newsletter covers a broad spectrum of topics, from ground mobility and robotics to cybersecurity and quantum computing, ensuring our Members stay informed on the latest developments and trends that may influence their strategic decisions.
2025 FEB | FY26 Annual Plan Industry Day
The input period for the Government's FY26 Annual Plan concluded, resulting in a total of 13 projects, with 5 under the purview of PdM AWS. On 15 January, the draft of the Annual Plan was released, allowing industry members to engage directly with the AORs to address their questions and seek clarifications.

NAMC held an Industry Day on 06 February at Velocity, providing industry professionals with a final opportunity to engage and ask any pressing questions.
2025 MAR | How to Respond to the Annual Plan
NAMC conducted a virtual meeting on 05 March to train Members on how to respond to the Annual Plan. The session aimed to help Members understand the RPP (Request for Prototype Proposals), proposal submission requirements, evaluation criteria, best practices, and more. You can view the presentation slides here; there is a link on the title page that will direct you to the recording on our NAMC Vimeo account.
Member Training Hub
This exclusive resource is designed to empower our Members with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in advancing military technology innovation. Here, you’ll find a curated library of training videos covering key topics, processes, and best practices related to NAMC membership and participation.
2025 FEB | General Membership Meeting
The NAMC General Membership Meeting (GMM) took place on February 6, 2025, in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The focus of the meeting was to provide valuable training and insights into the contracting processes related to the Detroit Arsenal Innovation (DAI) OTA. The agenda included an overview of membership as well as information on NAMC Communities. This meeting was designed to equip our members with the essential tools and knowledge to enhance their operational effectiveness and competitiveness within the defense industry.
Characteristics of Need (CoN)
The Army Futures Command (AFC) Directorate of Integration (DoI) has published two Characteristics of Need (CoN) documents focused on Autonomy and Formation Based Layered Protection (FBLP) and is seeking feedback from industry to increase industry awareness and collaboration.

This CoN statement is a living document and will be updated as required based on technological observations and lessons learned through experimentation. The Army invites industry to contribute to the overarching FBLP dialogue and provide comments on the attached CoN no later than 27 January 2025, 11:59EST.
2024 GVSC FID Contracting Mechanisms Slide Deck
GVSC hosted the 2024 Focused Industry Days (FID) on 29 OCT. During the event, the AMO capabilities and team were introduced, and discussions focused on the DAI OTA, standalone OTAs, as well as various opportunities for innovation and partnerships. The slides from the event are attached.
Government Engagement Workshop
NAMC Project Management Team held a Government Engagement Workshop on "Leveraging the Annual Plan to meet your business objectives." The Workshop was held virtually on 22 OCT.

ACC-DTA Presentation GVSETS 2024
The following unclassified presentation from ACC-DTA covers FY24 & FY25 Forecasts, Combat Support & Services Contracting Directorate and Ground Combat Systems & Sustainment Contracting Directorate. It also includes information on who and how to contact each officer.

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Account Request Form
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Mandatory Language
Please see this post for required language Members must use whenever they discuss NAMC in writing and/or interviews.
Memorandum for Dispute Procedures
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to all NAMC members on the proper dispute procedures for any competition or source selection decision per the Terms and Conditions of the Ground Vehicle Systems (GVS) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) W15QKN-17-9-1025.