Installation Acquisition Transformation (IAT)

The contract invites industry partners operating in the Charleston Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina area to participate in a briefing focused on the United States Air Force's future procurement business practices at the CONUS Installation level. The briefing, centered on the Installation Acquisition Transformation (IAT) initiative, is scheduled for September 2, 2008, from 9:45 A.M. to 11:45 A.M. at the 315 Air Wing Auditorium on Charleston AFB. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the Air Force's ongoing acquisition transformation and ask questions about upcoming procurement processes. This outreach effort is intended to foster understanding and engagement with industry as the Air Force evolves its installation acquisition strategies. Due to base security protocols, contractors interested in attending must submit detailed personal and company information by 4:30 P.M. on August 25, 2008, including company name and contact details, attendee names with home addresses, social security numbers, and driver’s license information. Submissions must be sent on company letterhead to the designated contracting officer, Bob Hood, either by mail or email. Failure to provide the required information by the deadline may result in denied access to the base. Additional information on the IAT initiative is available via the U.S. Air Force Small Business website, and the contracting office is located at 101 E. Hill Blvd, Charleston AFB, SC. Points of contact include Contracting Officer Bob Hood and Acquisition Officer Joshua C. Brock, who can provide further assistance.