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JPL Second Annual Small Business Symposium and Awards Ceremony
Synopsis - Sep 22, 2009 General Information
Solicitation Number: MR-09-09 Contracting Office Address 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Mail Stop 190-205, Pasadena, California 91109-8099 Description NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., will host the Second Annual Small Business Symposium and Awards Ceremony on November 16 and 17, 2009 at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and in Bethesda, MD. JPL is managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. INTRO: The Symposium provides a forum for small business attendees to learn about NASA/JPL plans for future missions in Space and Earth Science, including associated programs, initiatives, and business and/or teaming opportunities. Both the Agency and the Laboratory are committed to doing business with small businesses and seek to expand their respective supplier base for future technical requirements. Additionally, attendees will learn about the skills, resources and technologies needed to achieve NASAs missions, programs and research. Networking with NASA, JPL and prime contractors will be the objective throughout the two-day event. Participation is open to industry, academia and domestic small businesses. PLENARY/BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Session topics are (1) Mission Directorates panel: Small Businesses Building a High-Tech Industrial Base for the Future; (2) Heads of Procurement panel: How Small Businesses Impact the Acquisition Process; (3) NASA Mentor-Protege Program: Making a Difference; (4) Legislative Updates by the U.S. Small Business Administration; (5) NASA Small Business Specialists Town Hall session; (6) Important of Joint Counseling at NASA; and (7) Small Business Success Stories. SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS CEREMONY: The NASA Small Business Industry and Advocates Awards will be featured on the second day to acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by NASA employees as well as industry representatives in support of the agencys Small Business Program. ON-LINE REGISTRATION: Registration is $175 per attendee. Pre-registration is highly recommended, as space is limited. For on-line registration, please visit http://acquisition.jpl.nasa.gov/boo/2009sbs/ HOTEL: Accommodations at the Marriott Bethesda North must be made prior to Monday, November 2, 2009 to obtain the conference rate. QUESTIONS? Contact Edgar Murillo, JPL at (818) 354-4550 or via email to edgar.m.murillo@jpl.nasa.gov Point of Contact
Name: Mary Helen Ruiz Date: 16-17 Nov 2009 Location: Marriott Bethesda North Hotel, Bethesda, MD, US Web Site Address: http://acquisition.jpl.nasa.gov/boo/2009sbs/ Contact Email Address: < maryhelen.ruiz@jpl.nasa.gov > |
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