16 -- DLA Industry Day - SP0412-05-R-0181 - F404 Aircraft Engine

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is partnering with General Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE) to support the F404 Engine through a synchronized supply chain initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration with the Small Business community. To facilitate understanding and participation, DLA is hosting a Small Business Industry Day on March 23, 2005, at the Springfield Hilton in Virginia. This event will provide insights into the Synchronized Supply Chain (S2C) concept with GEAE and outline how small businesses can become qualified suppliers for GEAE, thereby playing a crucial role in the ongoing support of the F404 Engine. Under the partnership, the government will maintain a limited role by supplying parts and managing material, warehousing, and transportation, while GEAE will handle the majority of spare parts support alongside technical, engineering, and logistical services using integrated supply chain management practices and interactive technology. Interested parties are encouraged to RSVP by March 17, 2005, by providing essential company information and contact details. This initiative reflects a concerted effort to streamline supply chain operations while promoting small business involvement in sustaining critical aircraft engine support.