--SOURCES SOUGHT/MARKET RESEARCH FY05-FY09 40MM FAMILY OF AMMUNITION SMALL BUSINESS 'SYSTEMS' PROCUREMENT. AGENDA FOR 40MM FAMILY INDUSTRY DAY.

The contract pertains to a sources sought and market research effort targeting the procurement of the 40MM family of ammunition from fiscal years 2005 through 2009, with a focus on small business systems. It outlines an Industry Day event held over two days, September 18 and 19, 2003, at the Plaza One Sheraton Four Points, designed to inform and engage interested parties and potential attendees. The agenda includes sessions on organizational structure requirements, history and future developments of the 40MM ammunition, small business size standards, joint ventures, directed sources, government past experience, systems integrators, engineering aspects including 3D technical data, planned changes in the ammunition family, and industry presentations. The schedule also allows for one-on-one breakout sessions to facilitate direct dialogue with government representatives. The event is organized by the Joint Munitions Command under the Department of Defense, with a primary point of contact being the Procuring Contracting Officer, Mr. James D. Prather, located at Rock Island, Illinois. His contact information was provided to allow interested small businesses to ask questions or provide comments related to the procurement and market research effort. This initiative serves as a preparatory step for identifying capable small business vendors for future contracting opportunities related to the 40MM ammunition systems, ensuring alignment with government requirements and fostering collaboration between the military and industry stakeholders.