99--THE ANNUAL FAA NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES TRAINING CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

The Annual FAA National Small Business Procurement Opportunities Training Conference and Trade Show, titled Partnering to Achieve FAA Flight Plan Goals, is scheduled for June 16th through 19th, 2008, at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This outreach event, managed by the American Small Business Alliance Inc. for the Department of Transportation's Western/Pacific Region 6991CH FAA, is designed to assist small businesses in finding prime, subcontracting, and mentor-protégé procurement opportunities through workshops and one-on-one networking sessions. Registration fees for attendees are tiered based on the date of purchase, ranging from a 275.00 dollar early bird rate to a 450.00 dollar on-site fee, with a discounted rate of 100.00 dollars for government personnel. Exhibitor fees are set at 599.00 dollars for small businesses and 999.00 dollars for large businesses. In addition to the conference, the provided documentation includes a separate solicitation from Cuyahoga County for a single-vendor purchase order not to exceed 15,000.00 dollars for miscellaneous hardware and supplies. This procurement covers various items including lag screws, aluminum fasteners, and industrial paint. Bidders for this hardware contract must be registered with the Infor Purchasing System and the Cuyahoga County Inspector General’s Office, and they are required to bid on all listed items as the award will not be split. Evaluation for the hardware award is based on pricing and lead time, with all bids submitted electronically.