--SOURCES SOUGHT/MARKET RESEARCH FY05-FY09 40MM FAMILY OF AMMUNITION SMALL BUSINESS 'SYSTEMS' PROCUREMENT/MODIFICATION OF USA-SNOTE-030815-001

The government is organizing a 40mm Ammunition Industry Day event scheduled for September 18-19, 2003, at the Four Points Sheraton in Rock Island, Illinois. Attendees are encouraged to make their own hotel reservations by contacting the venue directly and mentioning the 40mm Industry Day to access reserved room blocks. Participants have the opportunity to present to industry representatives, but must coordinate with Mr. James D. Prather to ensure proper scheduling and availability of audio-visual equipment. Further details regarding the agenda, registration, and additional logistics will be shared around September 10, 2003. This event is part of a market research and sources sought effort for the FY05-FY09 40mm family of ammunition small business procurement and modification program, conducted by the Joint Munitions Command of the Department of Defense. The contracting office overseeing this initiative is located at Arsenal Island in Rock Island, IL. Interested parties should direct all communications to Mr. Prather, the Procuring Contracting Officer, whose contact information is provided for inquiries and coordination. The event aims to facilitate industry engagement and gather input related to the ammunition systems procurement.