J--SHIP REPAIR; SPECIAL NOTICE: PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE/INDUSTRY BRIEFING FOR TICONDEROGA CLASS CRUISER (CG) CONVERSION PROGRAM

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) will hold a pre-solicitation conference/industry briefing on 22 November 2002 at 9:00 am EST at the BAE SYSTEMS Conference Center, 1st Floor, 80 M. Street, SE, Washington, DC. The purpose of this pre-solicitation conference is to discuss the Cruiser Conversion Program. A briefing will be presented with an opportunity for follow-up questions and answers. The Navy asks that firms interested in attending submit notification via e-mail to Sarah Harrison at contact@example.gov. Notification should include company name and name(s) of attendee(s). Companies are asked not to send more than two representatives as seating is limited. Names must be provided to reserve seating and enable timely entrance for all visitors. Walk-ins will only be accommodated if seating is available. In addition, visitors should plan to arrive 30 minutes prio r for check-in at the conference site. Visitors will be required to show identification to gain access. Parking is very limited. Visitors should plan to use public transportation. The Washington Navy Yard Metro stop is within walking distance from the conference facility. Firms are encouraged to submit questions prior to the conference in order for the briefing to be as informative as possible. Questions are to be submitted no later than 6 November 2002 via e-mail to Sarah Harrison at contact@example.gov. Following the conference, the briefing hand-outs as well as a summary of questions and answers will be posted electronically at www.contracts.hq.navsea.navy.mil under Cruiser Conversion. Information regarding the Washington Metropolitan area including transportation and accommodations may also be found at www.contracts.hq.navsea.navy.mil under Cruiser Conversion . Please allow until 31 October 2002 for this site to be established.