Thursday, June 25, 2026
8am – 6:15pm

University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland
44219 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619

The meeting will be held in Center Hall, located in Building II on the campus.

NASC will host its upcoming Membership Meeting, bringing together Government and industry stakeholders for a full day of updates, discussion, and engagement across the consortium.

This session will provide members with insight into the current legislative environment, acquisition reform efforts, and evolving NASC requirements, while creating space for direct dialogue and networking.

EVENT OVERVIEW

The NASC Membership Meeting is designed to keep members informed, aligned, and engaged with current priorities across the consortium.

Attendees will:

• Hear updates from CMG leadership
• Gain insight into the current legislative and acquisition landscape
• Participate in NASC requirements discussions
• Connect with peers and stakeholders throughout the day

AGENDA

Thursday, June 25, 2026

8—9AM | Registration

9—9:15AM | CMG Welcome & Updates (Mr. Gary Kessler, NASC Advisor)

9:15—10AM | PAE Aviation Update (Mr. Robert Kimble, PAE Aviation Executive Director)

10—10:45AM | Plug and Play Overview (Mr. Jake McGee, Plug and Play)

10:45—11AM | Coffee Break

11AM—12PM | Acquisition Reform Landscape Panel
Mr. Barry King, Beacon Strategies – Moderator
Mr. Robert Kimble, PAE Aviation Executive Director
Mr. Steve Nickle, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Navy Procurement
Mr. Trey Treadwell, Former Associate Director for Capabilities, NGA

12— 1PM | Lunch & Networking

1—3PM | NASC Requirements Discussion — Session 1 (Mr. Zachary Bongianino, NASC Government PM)
PAE Munitions
PMA-208 Robust Communications (LCDR Caleb “Mango” Sutton, Director of Strategic Planning and Initiatives)
PMA-208 Targets as a Solution (Mr. Pete Jensen, Supersonic Targets Deputy Program Manager)
PMA-208 Ducted Rocket Motor (Mr. Pete Jensen, Supersonic Targets Deputy Program Manager)
PMA-208 BQM34S Engine Replacement (Mr. Brandon McDaniel, Propulsion Engineer)

3—3:15PM | Coffee Break

3:15—4:45PM | NASC Requirements Discussion — Session 2 (Mr. Zachary Bongianino, NASC Government PM)
NAVAIR Sustainment Group – Centralized Maintenance Planning Capability (Dr. Roy Lancaster and Mr. Michael Davis)
DPAE Maritime ISR & NC3 PMA-202 – Cold Weather Anti-Exposure System (Ms. Cindy Stead, PMA 202 Clothing Systems IPTL)
PAE RAS Air PMO – TRUAS Inc 2 (Mr. Keith Taylor)

4:45—6:15PM | Networking Event

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This meeting is open to active NASC members and invited participants from Government and industry.

REGISTRATION

Registration is now closed.