ACQUISITION INFORMATION SESSION

WPAFB to host contractor information exchange at Wright State University By Derek Kaufman, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The 88th Air Base Wing Operational Contracting Squadron here will host an Acquisition Information Session for contractors and vendors at the Ervin J. Nutter Center on the campus of Wright State University. This no cost event will take place April 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nutter Center's Berry Room. "This event is focused on informing contractors how they can do business with us," said. Lt Col. Matthew Stevens, 88th CONS commander. The squadron's mission is to deliver products, services, and minor construction projects which support base customers across the installation. The informational session will address contracted supplies and services to operate and maintain the base. Three 88th ABW organizations -- including the 88th CONS, 88th Civil Engineer Directorate, and 88th Communications Group -- will brief their current contracting emphasis, projected contracting actions forecasted up to the next two years, and basic concepts of conducting business with the government, specifically with Air Force activities performing missions at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Air Force procurement experts will also address questions from vendors, said Carol Young, a procurement analyst with the 88th CONS. In addition, representatives from Small Business Administration (SBA) and General Services Administration (GSA) will be on hand with information on their respective organizations that vendors may find useful. "Vendors wanting to better understand how to navigate the Air Force's procurement system may find this session valuable," Ms. Young said. "Beyond learning about what operational contracting projects are currently being awarded during Fiscal Year 2009, I think contractors will find our preview of the kinds of projects coming down the pike for FY 10 and FY 11 to be interesting and informative." On-line registration is required. Seating is limited and event organizers ask companies to limit participation to two attendees per company. Registration for the event can be accomplished at http://wwwpublic.wpafb.af.mil/88abwcons/index.php. Deadline to register is April 17. Mr. Randy Parker, 88th Air Base Wing Vice Director, will welcome Acquisition Information Session participants. The session agenda and presentation slides will be available for viewing on line at the registration website address beginning April 8 to enable potential registrants the opportunity to see what kinds of information will be presented. Attendees are encouraged to print the agenda and briefing slides as hard copies of the presentations will not be available at the event. Those who still have questions can contact Ms. Young at (937) 522-4648.