99 -- 2nd Annual Government Procurement Conference

The 2nd Annual Government Procurement Conference is scheduled for April 23-24, 2007, hosted by Congressman Jim McCrery along with the Northwest Louisiana Government Procurement Center and the North Louisiana Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. This two-day event features a Meet and Greet Mixer on the first day, followed by a reverse tradeshow and concurrent educational classes on the second day. Keynote speakers include Scott Denniston from the Office of Small Business and Center for Veterans Enterprise, and Rear Admiral (select) Kathleen Dussault, Chief Acquisitions Officer for the US Navy's Defense Logistics Agency. The conference boasts confirmed exhibitors from prominent agencies such as the US Air Force, Department of Homeland Security, GSA, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, US Navy, USDA, and Veterans Administration, among others. The event is organized under the Department of Defense through the office located at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, with the solicitation number GPC-0002 and NAICS code 561990. The contract-related point of contacts are Connie G Shirley and Renee S Fernandez, both reachable via the Barksdale AFB office. Interested parties can find ongoing updates about the conference at the official website, and contact Crystal Wagoner for additional information. This conference serves as a significant opportunity for government procurement professionals, contractors, and vendors to network, learn, and explore contracting opportunities within various federal agencies and the defense sector.