Marine Corps’ Albany base sponsors small business trade show Aug. 4 & 5

If you’re interested in learning about what and how the Marine Corps Logistics Command buys, then you ought to consider being at the Albany Civic Center on Aug. 4 and 5, 2011.

The Albany Marine Corps base is hosting a two-day trade show specifically focused on procurement and acquisition that support of Warfighter requirements.

The Command is looking for exhibitors and attendees specializing in:

• Logistics
• Industrial Electronics
• Communications
• Information Technology
• Engineering
• Parts Obsolescence
• Repair/Maintenance
• Storage
• Warehousing (including Supplies)
• Material Handling
• Green Initiatives
• Construction
• Structure Ventilation/Controlled Environments for Workers

On Thursday, Aug. 4th, an anticipated 100 exhibitors — representing both small business and large business as well as local, state, and federal government agencies – are expected to be on hand at the Albany Civic Center.  Opening ceremonies will begin at 8:00 a.m.

Mid-day on Thursday, attendees will gather for lunch across the street from the Civic Center at the Albany Hilton Garden Inn to hear featured keynote speaker, Lieutenant General Frank A. Panter, Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps.

Following lunch, activities will resume in the exhibit hall at the Civic Center from 1:30 until 4:00 p.m.

On Friday, Aug. 5th at the Albany Civic Center there will be eight (8) workshops running concurrently, each repeated on the hour at 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 a.m.   Workshop topics include: The Mission and Function of the Marine Corps Logistics Command Centers (including Distribution Management, Maintenance Center, and Supply Management); Expert Services for Entrepreneurs; Acquisition Courses for Contractors; the Federal Logistics Information System and the Internet Bid Board System; Construction Requirements of the Marine Corps Logistics Base; Small Business Program Updates; Getting on GSA Schedules; and Doing Business with the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM).

There is a registration fee of $100 to attend this two-day event. The registration fee includes access to all events both days, including one lunch ticket for Aug. 4th.

Companies wishing to exhibit at the event must make arrangements and pay a fee in advance.  The exhibition fee for large businesses is $550, and the exhibition fee for small businesses is $450.  Each of these exhibitor registration packages covers two attendees and two lunch tickets.  (Exhibitors must set-up at the Civic Center on Wed., Aug. 3rd, between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m.  Exhibit teardown takes place on Thurs., Aug. 4th between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.)

Pre-registration is required to attend this event.  The deadline for registration is Thursday, June 16, 2011. Complete details may be found at: http://www.logcom.usmc.mil/sbpo/files/trade-show/2011/Key-Information.pdf.

• The Industry Exhibitor registration form is at: http://www.logcom.usmc.mil/sbpo/files/trade-show/2011/Industry-Exhibitor-Reg.pdf
• The Industry Attendee registration form is at: http://www.logcom.usmc.mil/sbpo/files/trade-show/2011/Industry-Attendee-Reg.pdf
• The Government/Non-Profit registration form is at: http://www.logcom.usmc.mil/sbpo/files/trade-show/2011/Govt-Reg.pdf