75 -- SPECIAL NOTICE - U.S. Department of State Small Business Fair/Exhibit

U.S. Department of State Small Business Fair/Exhibit, DATE: Thursday, June 9, 2005, TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PLACE: HST Main State Exhibit Hall: On Thursday, June 9, 2005, the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will host its 13th annual one-day small business fair. This event will feature small businesses that manufacture or distribute commonly used items such as office supplies and business machines, etc. The wide range of products include: furniture/furnishings; desk accessories; computer supplies; recycled and energy efficient products; filing, labeling, and storage systems; digital copiers, fax machines, color and B/W printers; cellular and satellite phones; paper shredders, etc. This event is for SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY and the focus is on common usage items. Companies that manufacture and sell office products described above are encouraged to participate. The purpose of this event is for non-IT companies to exhibit their products, and network with Department of State employees, especially purchase card holders. Please note: This is not an IT expo. Companies that provide staffing and other services are not appropriate for this event. Companies must apply to exhibit at www.fbcinc.com/state. POINT OF CONTACT: Leticia Johnson, Tel: 703-875-6822 Office Address: U.S. Department of State, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, SA-6, Room L500, Washington, DC 20522-0602