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VIRTUAL INDUSTRY DAY - Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization (ASTRO)

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FA9451-21-R-1000-VIDFederal

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Department Of Defense → FA9451 Afrl Rdk

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Place of Performance

NM

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ASTRO+VID+Presentation.pptx

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ASTRO+Virtual+Industry+Day+QandA.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9451 Afrl Rdk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9451 Afrl Rdk
Office AddressKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA
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Kimerie S. Smith
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Leandra Lee-Bass
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+1 (555) 000-0000

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Description Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization (ASTRO) Virtual Industry Day Introduction The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Directed Energy Directorate - Space Electro Optics Division (RDS), will host a Virtual Industry Day on 28 July 2021 from 12:00 PM MDT - 3:00 PM MDT. The Virtual Industry Day will provide further insight to the Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization (ASTRO) draft Request for Proposal posted on SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/opp/1ca6f5ed8c6247e4afa8b8b08e998e24/view). Objective The ASTRO Virtual Industry Day is an excellent opportunity for the Government and Industry partners to meet, enhance awareness, and gain further understanding of the ASTRO draft RFP. The ASTRO Virtual Industry Day will provide a forum for industry to gain knowledge and insights into the ASTRO requirement, acquisition, and contract structure to ensure greater understanding on both sides of the acquisition. Registration To register for the ASTRO Virtual Industry Day the following is required: All interested parties MUST complete the registration form (Attachment 1) and return it to the Leandra Lee-Bass at leandra.lee-bass.1@us.af.mil no later than 21 July 2021. Attendees must be U.S. citizens. No more than two people per firm will be allowed to attend the Virtual BFI; per firm is further defined as division/subsection of a company. To allow discussions at an appropriate level of detail, all non-Government attendees will be required to be U.S. citizens and to supply a copy of their organization's DD2345, - Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, no later than 21 July 2021 (prior to being confirmed for registration). Details regarding acquiring and submitting a DD2345 are available on the Defense Logistics Agency/Joint Certificate website https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions/. Registration applicants who do not provide all necessary items by 21 July 2021 will not be approved to attend this event. (Registration Forms are attached). Approved attendees will receive a zoom link via email.

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