99 -- A National Federal Procurement Event That You Cannot Afford to Miss - Dec. 6-8, 2004

The contract pertains to a national federal procurement event scheduled for December 6-8, 2004, aimed at providing valuable opportunities for service-disabled veterans, veterans, and small business owners to engage with federal agencies and prime contractors. Sponsored by prominent agencies including the General Services Administration, Small Business Administration, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs, the event focuses on opening doors for America's heroes by facilitating access to federal contracts. Participants will benefit from educational workshops covering topics such as finance, federal security clearances for government contracting, subcontracting, certification processes, and becoming a GSA Federal Supply Schedule holder. The event is designed to foster networking and business growth through one-on-one matchmaking sessions and keynote presentations by successful veteran-owned industry partners. Held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Conference Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, the three-day conference coincides with Pearl Harbor Day and includes registration, matchmaking sessions, a trade fair, workshops, and networking opportunities. The $95 conference fee covers admission to all events, including an opening reception, two luncheons, and a networking luau. This comprehensive procurement event aims to assist small business owners in locating federal contracts and developing strategic relationships with government agencies and contractors, providing a unique platform to enhance participation in the federal marketplace.