The Fort Stewart Directorate of Contracting (DOC FS) is proud to announce the 2010 Business and Outreach Expo. A full day of marketing and education! Meet Soldiers, Government Purchase Card Holders, Small Business Specialists, and Contracting Officers. All vendors, especially those eligible for socioeconomic set-asides, are encouraged to participate. DOC FS, in conjuction with the Fort Stewart Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare, Recreation (MFWR) will be hosting a Business and Outreach Expo for vendors on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Club Stewart located at 1020 Hero Road, BLDG 405 Fort Stewart, GA. 31314. The 2010 Business and Outreach Expo will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST). This Expo will give vendors the opportunity to demo unique and innovative equipment available to service our nation's heroes. It is also intended to allow vendors an opportunity to communicate directly to Contracting Officers in one-on-one break-out sessions, and to: become familiar with the types of supplies and services Fort Stewart procures through the contracting process; submit their capabilities portfolios; and, learn how to do business with the Federal Government. Free training sessions will be held throughout the day on topics related to How to do Business with the Federal Government. This event is designed to put procurement officials, and end users face-to-face businesses. Your ten foot by ten foot booth will consist of a six-foot table and two chairs. Electrical outlets are limited and offered on first come-first served basis. A free box lunch will be provided to those who are registered for a booth (limit 2). Registration is mandatory in order to obtain a booth. Refreshments will be provided to all throughout the day. Details about costs and registration will be provided once we have information on the level of interest. All vendors are welcome! if you are interested in participating, send an email to Mark Draluck at
[email protected] on or before March 5, 2010. This email should contain the information below. Information FROM Vendors: To help us with our planning, please answer the following questions in your reply: 1. Items you intend to bring to the event. 2. Number of electrical outlets required, if any. 3. Would you be interested in setting up demonstrations (e.g. office furniture, tents, etc.) If so, please identify the space you would need. Be advised, we may or may not be able to accommodate this. 4. What type of vehicle will you be traveling in? (This is to provide for parking accommodations) 6. How many parking spaces will you require? 7. Do you need to unload/load and how much time will you need to set up? 8. If space were provided outside, would you be interested in setting up a tent for your booth? If so, what would your requirements be (e.g. size, type of surface (asphalt, grass, etc.)? 9. Your company's name as shown on your CCR and the company's DUNS number. Include your full name, company name, and a contact name, email, fax and telephone number. Information FOR Vendors: 1. Security Requirements: The Government is not responsible for the loss or theft of any equipment while showcasing the products. 2. You will be required to provide your own moving equipment (i.e. dolly, flatbed, etc.). Product literature must be brought day of event. Items will not be accepted through the mail or warehouse receiving facilities. 3. You will be responsible for removing products, papers, flyers, equipment, etc. from the facility by 5 PM EST 31 March 2010. 4. You are encouraged to be registered to do business with the Federal Government via the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). You can access this information via the World Wide Web at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx 5. All attendees must have a Photo ID. 6. This is NOT a bidders conference and this announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by any attendees for travel, marketing efforts or data offered for examination. Therefore, the cost of preparing information in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government. If you have any questions please contact: Mark Draluck, Contracting Specialist, Directorate of Contracting at
[email protected] Hurry!! Space availability on a first come first served basis.