The Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), supporting the Office of Naval Research’s Intra-Connector Material Handling program, has formed a Technology Working Group (TWG) for the purpose of developing performance specifications for an advanced restraint system to secure rolling stock (tanks and other military vehicles) and cargo onboard LCACs for transfer from the sea base to the shore. It is expected that the performance specifications under development will serve as the basis for a Request for Proposal (RFP) slated for release later this spring. ATI is conducting an Industry Feedback Forum to give interested technology providers the opportunity to review the draft performance specifications and provide feedback for potential incorporation into the final RFP. The TWG will be on hand to present the draft performance specifications, answer questions, and document relevant feedback. An Intra-Connector Material Handling program overview will also be presented. The Industry Feedback Forum is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 from 1:30 to 4:30 PM at Maritime Plaza (Suite 200, Hangar Bay 2), 1201 M. Street S.E., Washington, DC. All interested technology providers/vendors are invited to participate in the Forum on a purely voluntary basis. This Forum is for planning purposes only, and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation of an offer. ATI does not intend to award a contract on the basis of information provided during this forum or otherwise pay for this information. ATI will not provide reimbursement for any cost associated with forum attendance. Interested parties should provide attendee information to Brian Piedfort at
[email protected] no later than Tuesday, March 7, 2006. No advance, printed, or electronic copies of the draft performance specification will be provided.