Army Network Capability Set 25 Technical Exchange Meeting 7

UPDATE:NOV 30 - FINAL TEM 7 Slides have been posted to this announcement.  Please see Attachments/Links.UPDATE:November 10, 2021 - JCM PEO C3T/N-CFT TEM Industry Community LiveThe JCM PEO C3T/N-CFT TEM Industry Community is open for use as of noon, 8 November 2021. To access the site, login using the following URL:https://jtnc.experience.crmforce.mil/JTNC/s/login/Once logged in, if at the Community Hub, click the N-CFT TEM Industry Icon or use the following URL:https://jtnc.experience.crmforce.mil/TEMIndustryFor any questions or concerns please send an email to support_jcm.fct@navy.milUPDATE:October 29, 2021 - *COVID UPDATE:  You must be fully vaccinated to attend this event in person. Attendees will be required to show

proof of vaccination upon entry. In-person attendees who are not fully vaccinated, or who decline to provide information about their vaccination status, may not attend.*ATTENDANCE UPDATE: Due to COVID precautions, in person attendance will be capped at 250 people. In person registration will be closed once we've reached 250.  Virtual registration will remain open until 15 NOV: https://armytem7virtual.eventbrite.comUpdate to SAM.gov for the JCM TEM 7 Community User Requests:Account requests for the Joint Communications Marketplace (JCM) TEM 7 Community will be available starting 1200 EST, 3 November 2021 through 2000 EST 17 December 2021. The JCM TEM 7 Community is an area set up to contain information in support of the TEM 7 Event happening on 2 December 2021 in Nashville, TN. It is NOT the site to register for the actual TEM 7 Event. Everyone needing access to the JCM TEM 7 Community will need to request an account regardless of any prior JCM TEM access. To request an account to the JCM TEM 7 Community, please go to the following link:https://jtnc.experience.crmforce.mil/JTNC/s/registerPlease note that it can take up to 2 business days for account requests to be processed.Currently, the JCM TEM 7 Community is inactive as it is being updated for use. The JCM TEM 7 Community will be open starting 1200 EST 08 November 2021. To access the JCM TEM 7 Community when available, once logged in, please go to https://jtnc.experience.crmforce.mil/TEMIndustry/s/.UPDATE:October 13 2021- The TEM 7 DRAFT Agenda has been added to this announcement.U.S. Army Network Technical Exchange Meeting 7: Delivering the Unified Network Soldier experiences, Capability Set 25 design/experimentation, standards, unified network operations, command post modernization   ANNOUNCEMENT:The U.S. Army Network Cross-Functional Team (N-CFT) and the Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T), will host Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) 7 on Thursday, December 2, in Nashville, TN (with option for virtual participation).  TEM 7 will focus on Capability Set 25 development efforts and highlight aspects of Soldier and operational feedback to date. User experiences and current operational environments have shown that capability set efforts should be transport agnostic and data centric, and offer security architecture approaches and standards to provide interoperability, accessibility, and identity management. Additionally, in support of the Unified Network strategy, the Army is focused on integration and convergence of the tactical network with the strategic network.TOPICS:As with previous TEMs, TEM 7 will be structured to inform industry’s research and development efforts to align with Capability Set 25 and 27+ design goals. Topical focus areas of this event will include: Infantry, SFAC, MDTF, Stryker and Armor formation user feedback; experimentation strategy forecast; standards implementation, including defined CMOSS roadmap/program office responsibilities and integration points; command post modernization; and network operations modernization.PLEASE NOTE: TEM 7 will not present specific white paper topics. However, the discussions may inform future white paper solicitations.This event is meant for a technical audience, to include systems engineers, architecture experts, data experts, and integrators. Each session will offer an opportunity for an in-depth discussion between audience members, Army network technical experts, and user community representatives. This will enable vendors, in an open session, to ask questions for clarification, operational understanding, and technical understanding. Each topical session will have a moderated panel that will field questions from attendees. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this technical exchange meeting will be conducted as a hybrid event, meaning participants may choose whether to attend in person (paid registration) or virtually (no cost).  Registration is required for this event whether you are participating in-person or virtually. FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE:Attire: Military – Duty Uniform; Civilian – Business CasualThe in-person event will be held at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN, on Thursday, December 2 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. There is no dedicated block of hotel rooms at this property, but the property and adjoining hotels have availability at this time.Current COVID-19 local community status requires all in-person participants to wear a face cover regardless of immunization status. Face coverings will be required during the entire in-person event.In-person registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, October 29, 2021.Register here if you plan to attend IN-PERSON: https://armytem7inperson.eventbrite.com FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE: The Government will provide an MS Teams Live link for unlimited virtual attendance at no cost. Virtual attendees will be allowed to ask questions through moderated Q&A chat feature within MS Teams Live. Virtual attendees will be emailed a link two days prior to the event start. Virtual registration deadline is 1700 EST on Monday, November 15, 2021. Register here as a VIRTUAL attendee: https://armytem7virtual.eventbrite.com   NOTE:The U.S. Army will make every effort to hold this meeting at the dates, times, and locations specified. The U.S. Army holds the right to cancel and/or change session event dates, times, and locations under certain conditions. These conditions usually include, but are not limited to: inclement weather, event venue cancellation or rescheduling, speaker cancellation or rescheduling, and insufficient number of participants for the event. The U.S. Army holds the right to cancel the event for any reason up to and including the day of the event. If the U.S. Army must cancel the event, the U.S. Army is not responsible for costs incurred in preparation for the TEM. In the event of predicted inclement weather, a decision will be made by 1700 EST on the prior day. If the event is cancelled, the notice will be posted on this website and an email will be sent to all registered participants. FORUM BACKGROUND:The U.S. Army Network Cross-Functional Team and the Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications-Tactical, along with Army partners, regularly host technical exchange meetings and industry forums as a means of exploring the art of the possible to meet Army network needs. The intent of the sessions is to enhance Government and industry communication and enable industry to respond quicker to critical emerging requirements with innovative technology solutions and partnerships. Questions are permitted during the meeting; however, questions in regards to any portfolio system in current source selection are not allowed. Informational slides are posted to SAM prior to the technical forum.