--Announcement Army Aerial and Joint Services VTOL Rotorcraft Science & Technology Strategic Planning Workshop U.S. Government/Industry/Academic 27-29 January 2004

NA The United States Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) is holding a workshop in support of Aviation Science and Technology Strategic Planning for Army Aerial and Joint Services VTOL Rotorcraft. The workshop will b e held in Williamsburg, VA from 27-29 January 2004. This planning activity is being led by the AMRDEC and includes Joint Service and Multi-agency participation. The AMRDEC Associate Director for Aviation Technology has established an Integrated Product T eam (IPT) to develop an Aviation Science and Technology (S&T) Strategic Plan which addresses both Army Aerial systems and Joint Service VTOL Rotorcraft S&T needs. The purpose of this workshop is to review and refine relevant technology goals, objectives a nd milestones as part of the effort to finalize a draft Aviation S&T Strategic Plan The purpose of this announcement is to solicit interest in participation in this workshop by the U.S. Government, industry and academic communities. The format for the workshop will include a half day plenary session, followed by a day and a half of funct ional working group meetings to refine technology goals, objectives and milestones in technology focus areas such as: Structures, Power Systems, Aeroflight, Vehicles Systems, Mission Systems, Man-Machine Interface, and Support Systems. The workshop is re stricted to U.S. entities to avoid any potential export control issues that might surface during discussions. While classified information will not be discussed, participants must be U.S. citizens. The Workshop is being sponsored by the Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center and administered by the Aviation Applied Technology Directorate and the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Helicopter Society. Attendance at the workshop will be limited to approximately 200 individuals. There will be a workshop fee of $250 to cover the cost of the workshop conference facilities, luncheons, socials, refreshments and administration. Invitations to attend and participate will be e xtended on or about 22 December 2003. The number of participants invited from any single entity will be a function of the degree of interest expressed in response to this announcement. To receive an invitation to this workshop interested U.S. companies and academic institutions are required to send a statement of interest to Aviation Applied Technology Directorate as explained below. This statement of interest should include name and t echnology focus area for nominated representative(s) along with a brief paragraph description of the background of the nominee and contact information including telephone and fax numbers and email and postal addresses. The Government reserves the right to limit attendance and to decide among all responding interested parties those who provide the most advantageous mix of expertise. Address statements of interest to the Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, ATTN: AMSRD-AMR-AA-A (Bruce Tenney), Bldg 401, Lee Blvd, Ft Eustis, VA 23604-5577. Statements of interest may also be e-mailed to contact@example.gov or submitted by facsimile to +1 (555) 000-0000. Statements of interest must be submitted by close of business 17 December 2003.