59 -- OBO Industry Day - November 2, 2005

FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT--- The Department of State, Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), continues to expand the base of firms with which it does business. To that end, OBO will host its 4th Industry Day on November 2, 2005 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia. Industry Day hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm. OBO uses an industry-wide, cross-section of services, equipment, construction and operations for its embassy facilities around the world. The technical expertise that is required to run the gamut of the building industry. Real estate service providers are used in support of acquisitions and disposal actions (including brokerage, marketing and apprasials). Planning, architectuaral, engineering, interior design and general construction services are used, as well as maintenance services and generator, roof andfire protection systems replacements. We are interested in construction materials and building components that promote sustainability and high performance, and other new technology. There is a growing demand to supply building components and systems that can withstand blast and bio-chemical environomental security and operational compromise. After selection for a contract or after pre-qualification for any contracts that require a security clearance, firms and vendors must have or be able to obtain a facility security clearance. The Department of State will sponsor those selected or pre-qualified firms that do not possess facility clearances. Roomers, Inc. will handle registration on behalf of OBO. Interested parties should register before September 17, 2005. There will be a nominal registration fee of $150.00. To register, click www.roomersinc.com. For additional information, contact the Industry Day Registration number at 703-518-0233 (Roomers, Inc.).