KCNSC Supplier Summit
Agile Partnerships, Secure Nation: Accelerating our Support for National Security
As a valued supplier, you play a critical role in ensuring the safety, security and reliability of our nation’s nuclear deterrent. KCNSC’s Supplier Summit is an opportunity to gain insights into our operations, participate in breakout sessions and deepen your understanding of your essential role in supporting national security.
Valued suppliers,
We’re looking forward to hosting you at our 2026 KCNSC Supplier Summit!
On Tuesday, April 28 we’ll be hosting an all-day Supplier Expo. We encourage you to attend and learn more about our existing supplier network.
On Wednesday, April 29 we’ll be hosting our KCNSC Expo in which our team members will be showcasing more information about our mission and how you contribute to our success. In the afternoon, we’ll kick off our general sessions to provide key business updates and outline our goals for this year and years to come.
We have a full agenda, and our presenters are excited to connect with you. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. both days.
Due to the sensitive nature of our presentations, we’re asking that no photographs or audio recordings be taken during the event. At check-in, each attendee will be asked to review the statement below and acknowledge agreement. We’re providing this in advance to help speed up the registration process.
Confidentiality Notice:
The information presented at the 2026 KCNSC Supplier Summit (including, but not limited to, information in oral and visual presentations) contains the proprietary and confidential information (“Confidential Information”) of Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLC (“Honeywell FM&T”).
The information is intended for attendees of the Summit and shall not be photographed, recorded, reproduced, or distributed to the public or press. Recipients of Confidential Information from the Summit are deemed to have agreed: (1) not to disclose, reproduce, or distribute the Confidential Information in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Honeywell FM&T and (2) to be liable for any unauthorized disclosure of the presentations or the Confidential Information contained therein.
Disclosures of information: (a) previously known or lawfully obtained at a later date by a person through a source (other than Honeywell FM&T) not bound by any obligation to keep such information confidential or (b) in the public domain by no fault of such person, shall not be considered unauthorized disclosures of Confidential Information.
As a reminder, the KCNSC Supplier Summit will take place at the Marriott Kansas City Overland Park.
Marriott Kansas City Overland Park
10800 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66210
Parking at the venue is free. When you arrive, you will check in at the registration table to receive your nametag. The General Sessions will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. Please plan to be seated five minutes ahead of time. Event attire is business casual.
We look forward to seeing you! If your schedule has changed and you are no longer able to join us, please let us know at protocol@kcnsc.doe.gov.
We are excited for you to join the 2026 KCNSC Supplier Summit.
Tuesday, April 28 & Wednesday, April 29
Marriott Kansas City Overland Park
10800 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66210
This page provides you some general information for getting to and around the Kansas City area.
If you have any questions regarding this year’s event, please contact Protocol at protocol@kcnsc.doe.gov
AIR TRAVEL
Please plan to fly into Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
TRANSPORTATION
It is highly recommended to get a rental car for the duration of your stay in Kansas City. While ride share companies are available, they often have difficulty locating the Kansas City National Security Campus main building and can delay your arrival or departure.
LODGING
It is highly recommended for you to stay in the Overland Park, KS area. You can find some great local hotels in this area, and access to and from the Airport is relatively easy. Hotels in the downtown Kansas City area, tend to have high overnight parking costs and locating parking can sometimes be a challenge. A few recommendations are below, but there are other hotels in this same area.
- Marriot Kansas City – Overland Park *Event Venue*
10800 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66210
913-451-8000 - Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center
6100 College Blvd,
Overland Park, KS 66211
913-234-2100 - Courtyard Kansas City – Overland Park/Convention Center
11001 Woodson St.
Overland Park, KS 66211
913-317-8500 - Hilton Garden Inn – Overland Park
5800 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66211
913-345-2661
BADGING AND ACCESS
Visitors with DOE HSPD-12 badges will use https://fmt.kcnsc.doe.gov/vrac/visitor/prereg/ssnauth/infoemail to pre-register for physical access. (Note: Your HSPD-12 must be inserted in your computer for this registration to work, as it uses the certificate on your badge.)
If you are unable to pre-register, a badge will be created for you upon arrival. For issuance of a site-specific visitor badge, please be prepared to present a valid Government-issued photo ID that is REAL ID Act compliant.
Personnel Security’s Badge Office is located just inside of the main entrance to the facility.
MEDICAL DEVICES
(e.g. Hearing aid, heart or glucose monitor)
- Devices approved by KCNSC and/or the DOE Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) prior to the visit may be used on site as specified by Security
- Approvals require a minimum of five (5) working days
- Complete and submit this form immediately after completing your registration. You will visit buildings 1,2 & 3 during your visit.
ELECTRONIC AND MOBILE DEVICES
(e.g., laptop, cell phone, tablet, headset, smart watch, fitness tracker, camera, GPS, e-reader, smart ring)
- May be used and stored on site except where otherwise posted
- KCNSC follows DOE requirements to control the presence and use of mobile devices within Limited Area (LA) buildings. Please observe posted signs for regulations where the use or storage of these devices is not permitted (e.g., buffer space, secure space, enhanced security area)
- Additional restrictions apply to Secret Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs)
- Mobile Devices are Prohibited from connecting to KCNSC equipment or networks (except guest Wi-Fi through approved user log-on credentials)
PROHIBITED ITEMS (this is not an all-inclusive list)
- Not allowed on-site without prior authorization by KCNSC Security:
- Explosives
- Mace/pepper spray
- Dangerous weapons (exception: Law Enforcement, with approval)
- Instruments or material likely to produce substantial injury to persons or damage to persons or property
- Controlled substances (prescription medicine permitted)
- Other items prohibited by law
- Permitted on-site when stored in personal vehicles, but prohibited from use:
- Unopened alcoholic beverages with intact manufacturer’s seals
- Binoculars and telescopes
Visit www.visitkc.com for more information about things to do, see and where to eat during your visit.
Tuesday, April 28
| 8-9 a.m. | Event Registration |
| 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Supplier Expo |
| 4-5 p.m. | Social Hour |
Wednesday, April 29
| 8-9 a.m. | Registration |
| 9-11:30 a.m. | KCNSC Expo |
| 1 p.m. | General Session |
FY26 KCNSC Outstanding Supplier Awards
Congratulations, suppliers!
We are grateful for your partnership and ongoing commitment to providing innovative ideas, extraordinary value and unique solutions to help safeguard our national security.
Due to the nature of our business, we must provide the following guidelines on how and where you can display your award. Because we must remain vigilant to adversaries seeking information about our suppliers and our mission, we ask that you do not share your award on any of your social media, website or external-facing channels. This is to protect your operation and ours.
However, we fully endorse you sharing your award internally via email, newsletter and company intranet - however you prefer to share your news. Your business and employees have made a difference for us at KCNSC and you deserve the credit!
If you have any additional questions, please email KCNSCSupplierSummit@kcnsc.doe.gov.
Thank you!
NNSA Supply Chain Innovation Challenge (SCIC)
We believe the strongest supply chains are built through collaboration, transparency and continuous improvement. As a trusted member of the Nuclear Security Enterprise’s (NSE’s) supply base, you experience our processes firsthand, and your perspective is essential in identifying improvements that have genuine impact.
The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCSNC) is partnering with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to gather supplier input to identify opportunities that will improve supply base efficiency, resilience and capabilities. Selected ideas will be recognized and funded for pilots alongside KCNSC and the NNSA, and winning submissions will be acknowledged at the 2027 Supplier Summit.
Challenge responses can be submitted until May 29, 2026. We encourage those interested in participating to reach out to your KCNSC buyers and engineers for collaborative brainstorming and development of ideas. Additionally, members from the SCIC team will be available to answer questions in person at the KCNSC Supplier Summit on April 28 and 29, 2026.
To enter: Download the PDF form below. Responding to all challenge areas is not required. Please email your completed form to innovation@kcnsc.doe.gov by May 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Overview
The SCIC is an initiative designed by KCNSC and supported by the NNSA to gather ideas and feedback from our supplier partners on how we can improve processes, collaboration, efficiency and overall ease of doing business together.
Suppliers experience our systems, requirements and processes firsthand. Your insights help us identify real opportunities for improvement that may not be visible to us.
The challenge is supported by our NNSA customer. Selected ideas will be developed for piloting and potential enterprise-wide implementation with backing from the federal government. Additionally, organizations submitting selected ideas may be recognized by KCNSC and the NNSA.
Participation & Eligibility
No. Participation is voluntary, but it is highly encouraged.
Yes. If you would like to submit ideas for more than one category (or multiple ideas for one category), please complete a separate form for each suggestion. We ask that all ideas submitted are distinct and clearly described and that no potentially sensitive or classified information is included in the submission. Attach all forms you would like to submit to one email to ensure each of your ideas is recorded.
Submissions & Content
Our submission form has been intentionally developed to allow for creativity in various areas of interest. We welcome any ideas that can help the NNSA improve supply chain efficiency, reduce complexity, enhance communication, streamline processes, reduce risk or improve the overall supplier experience. Ideas may be incremental improvements or more innovative concepts.
No. While clear and thoughtful submissions are encouraged, ideas do not need to be fully scoped or costed to be considered.
Yes. Identifying pain points and proposing solutions is strongly encouraged.
No. Submitting ideas (or refraining from participation) will not negatively impact current or future business decisions.
Confidentiality & Intellectual Property
Please do not submit proprietary, sensitive or classified information. Submission channels are not classified, and information is not guaranteed to be protected.
Submissions will be kept confidential until selected ideas are chosen. Organizations providing selected ideas will be publicly recognized, including at the 2027 Supplier Summit event.
Evaluation & Follow-Up
Ideas will be evaluated by a team comprised of KCNSC leadership and NNSA stakeholders based on potential impact, feasibility, scalability and alignment with business priorities.
In the event clarification on a submission is needed, a member of the SCIC team will reach out for further information on your idea.
Suppliers will receive confirmation of submission. Selected ideas may move into further review, piloting or implementation.
Members of the SCIC team will notify all respondents via email when selected submissions are chosen. Submitters of selected ideas will receive additional communication via email to alert them that their proposals will be moving to the review, pilot or implementation stage, as well as information regarding any additional recognition opportunities.
Timing & Support
All submissions must be sent in the designated form (linked above) to innovation@kcnsc.doe.gov by May 29, 2026.
If your question is not answered by the FAQ section, please reach out to your KCNSC buyer or contact innovation@kcnsc.doe.gov for assistance.