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Fort Bragg Special Operations Soldiers will include:
• Demonstrations on the latest and most advanced equipment and
weapons Soldiers need to complete their missions Featuring a
• Strategies for supporting individual Soldier capabilities distinguished
• Opportunities to meet decision-makers from acquisitions with insight on speaker faculty
how to do business with SOCOM
including:
• An exclusive “Doing Business with the Government” Workshop Day
Lt Gen John F.
Mulholland, Jr.,
Commander, U.S. Army
Special Operations
Command
COL Roderick Burke, Sr.,
Chief of Staff, U.S. Army
Test and Evaluation
Command (ATEC)
COL Jeffrey Kelly,
Director of Combat
Developments, U.S. Army
Infantry Center and School
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Who Will Attend
If you’re one of the thousands of
professionals dedicated to the
research, development,
manufacturing, procurement or use
of equipment and technology
needed by Special Operations
Soldiers, this is your event.
Titles/organizations of attendees will
include:
• Project/Program Managers
Dear Colleague, • Acquisition & Procurement
Executives
A well-equipped Soldier is crucial
to the success of our missions in Iraq
need for increased lethality and mob and Afghanistan. As the • Commanders, Chiefs of Staff &
ility intensifies, it is essential that
Soldiers have the most advanced Special Operations Directors
equipment and technology avai
capability and survivability requires lable. Improving Soldier
constant feedback from the battlefield
modernization. , innovation and • Operations, Logistics &
Strategic Planning Professionals
With numerous individuals working
to develop, procure and equip Fort • Communication Directors
advanced weapons and gear, it’s vital Bragg troops with
to stay abreast of Soldier needs and
and technology developments. the latest equipment • IT/Technology Professionals
Fort Bragg Soldiers in theater coun • Contract Specialists
t on Soldier equipping programs to
equipment as quickly as possible. arm them with the best
From lighter armor to night vision • R&D Professionals
weapons, new products must mee goggles to radios or
t Soldier requirements and Army prote
Manufacturers of military equi ction & safety standards.
pment and technology must be
field in order to make product impr aware of concerns in the
ovements to meet near and future
term requirements.
IDGA Exhibitions’ Soldier Equipme
nt & Technology Conference &
to gain insight into the immediate Expo is your opportunity
needs of the Warfighter, particular
ly Special Operations, and
About IDGA
to strategize with military, academia
and industry to ascertain ways to
tools to maintain combat overmatc ensure Soldiers have the
h, increased lethality & survivability. The Institute for Defense &
makers and top-notch innovators Meet with key decision-
responsible for producing battle-rea Government Advancement (IDGA)
dy Soldiers.
Featuring incisive conference sess is a non-partisan information based
ions and hands-on exhibition thea organization dedicated to the
the Soldier Equipment & Technolo tre presentations,
• gy Con
The latest developments in advanced ference & Exhibition will focus on: promotion of innovative ideas in
Soldier equipment and technology
•
Advancing combat systems and the public service and defense. We bring
evolution of rapid response capability
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How to do business with SOCOM together speaker panels comprised
of military and government
Workshop Day One will have a spec
ial focus on marketing to and doin professionals while attracting
Federal Government, DoD and Fort g business with the
Bragg. Hear directly from GSA, SBA, delegates with decision-making
acquisition, procurement and cont ACC and Fort Bragg
ract experts who will guide you throu power from military, government and
working with the military to get your gh the process of
products and services to the Soldiers. defense industries.
miss the opportunity to attend these You can’t afford to
invaluable workshops.
Plan to attend for a unique opportuni
ty to interact and network with an
government, academic and industry audience of military,
leaders. Don’t wait another minute,
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Very Respectfully,
Free Exhibition &
Presentation Theatre . . . . . . . .Page 3
P T his is your chance to
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come together with the Fort Exclusive Workshop:
Bragg community to Selling to the Government . . .Page 4
Shamara Ray collaborate on how to Main Conference Program . . .Page 5
Program Director, IDGA Exhibitio maximize Soldier capabilities!
ns Location, Pricing and Policies .Page 6
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EXHIBITION INFORMATION
Join your peers and colleagues at the premier Soldier equipment and technology exhibition of the year. From weapons
manufacturers to gear, communications, body armor, clothing and logistics providers, the products and services Schedule of Show Floor
featured at this event have made meeting Soldier needs a top priority. Viewing them is FREE if you register now! Theatre Sessions
Hear important presentations and witness
Exhibition Hours: technical demonstrations in the show floor
Tuesday, November 17: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday, November 18: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM theatre. Attendance is free and seating is
first-come, first served, so please arrive
pyrotechnics! early for the presentations you want to see.
Current Exhibitors Include: Featuring a live fire demo and Be sure to check
(As of August 19th)
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10X Shooting Supplies First Choice Armor Procter & Gamble / Gillette sessions and a complete schedule.
Aardvark Tactical FNH USA Progenex
Adams Industries, Inc. Geo Tactical Solutions Qual-Tron, Inc. Exhibition Theatre Activities
American Defense Manufacturing, Geonautics International Ruger
LLC Gibbs Products Sage Technologies Day 1: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
American Innovations, Inc. GMA Cover Corp Sara Lee / Kiwi 12:30 Treating the Soldier as a Platform
American Spirit Arms GSA Schmidt & Bender COL Curtis D. Boyd, Chief of Staff,
Apex Mills HDT Scientific Utility Brands International U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special
Apexx Gear Warfare Center and School
Heckler & Koch Shepherd Enterprises Inc.
Axsys Technologies IR Systems Inc. In The Line of Fire, Inc. Shield Technologies Corp. 1:30 Rapid Equipping Force (REF): On
Basic Concepts, Inc. Insta-Fire Silver State Armory a Mission
Bates Footwear José Olivero, Division Chief,
J&T Distributing Slip2000 Operations, Rapid Equipping
BBN Technologies KDH Defense Systems Inc. Smith & Wesson Corp. Force (REF), U.S. Army
Breaching Technologies, Inc. Kel-Tec CNC Ind, Inc. Smith Enterprise
BrenTronics 3:30 Flexible Display Technology
Lancaster Arms, LLC SOLKOA, Inc. Eric Forsythe, PhD, Team Leader &
Buffer Technologies LaserMax Special Forces Association 1-18 Associate Program Manager for FDC
C Products LLC Laughing Rabbit, Inc. Spitfire Ltd. Technology, Army Research Laboratory
Calico Light Weapon Systems Inc. London Bridge Trading, LTD. Starlight Cases 4:30 Optimizing TASER
Cleanwaste Demonstratio
Masterlock SteriPEN Personal Defense n!
Coast Products, Inc. MGI Strategic Operations Inc. Everett A. Livvix, CEO,
Crimson Trace Delta Assault Technologies, Inc.
Microtech Small Arms Research Supreme Products, Inc.
Cybex International Nester Hosiery, Inc. Synergy Products, LLC 6:00 Lighter & Lethal: The Ongoing
Cytosport Nightforce Optics Tactical Medical Solutions Transformation of Soldier
CVG - Avtec Systems Inc. Equipment
Nikon Inc TASER International
Dakota Outerwear, Inc Nylok Corporation The Luminox Watch Company 6:45 – 7:45
Daniel Defense Free Cocktail Hour
Panasonic Computer Solutions The Resource Center
Defense Solutions Group Company Includes live music,
Tidewater Tactical prize giveaways, celebrity
DeSantis Gunhide Para USA, Inc. Troy Industries Inc. appearances, and more!
Delta Assault Technologies, Inc. Paratech Versa-Pod
DS Arms, Inc PF Distribution Center, Inc. Day 2: Wednesday, November, 18, 2009
W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.
Energizer Battery Manufacturing Inc. Point Blank Solutions WARNE Scope Mounts 10:00 Making Wheeled Robotic
EuroOptics Ltd PR Corporation Vehicles Adaptable to Different
Wilderness Medical Systems, LLC
Terrains
Extreme Shock USA Precision Reflex, Inc.
Dr. Emmanuel Collins, Professor &
Associate Chair for Graduate Studies,
Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Florida A&M University
and Florida State University
11:00 Enhancing & Upgrading Soldier
Equipment
CSM Jeffrey J. Mellinger, Command
Sergeant Major, Army Materiel
Command
1:00 Unmanned CBRN Detection
Sponsorship Opportunities Capability
Robert Pazda, Team Leader,
Booths and sponsorships are still available! Electronics Design and Integration
If your product or service supports the Fort Bragg and Special Operations community, this is an event at Team of Advanced Design and
which you must participate! Manufacturing, Edgewood Chemical
Biological Center
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EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOP: EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOP: SELLING TO
SELLING TO THE GOVERNMENT THE GOVERNMENT Monday, November 16, 2009
Spend the day with experts from acquisitions, procurement and
contracts learning how to do business with the federal government.
Get in-depth information on what it takes to provide products and
Sessions include need-to-know topics such as:
• GSA Schedule Program overview and the process for obtaining a GSA
schedule contract
services to the military and strategies for accessing business • Identifying what agencies are buying and how to win contracts
opportunities. • How to market products and services to the DoD
8:00 am – 8:30 am Registration and Coffee
8:30 am – 10:30 am Find out how to become a GSA Schedule contractor
How to Get on a GSA Schedule to Provide Services to the Government & the DoD
Providing products and services to the government and DoD requires How you will benefit:
knowledge of federal buying practices and policies. The GSA Schedules •
Gain an understanding of the federal procurement process
Program affords vendors the opportunity to provide their services to the •
Receive tools to help you get on the GSA schedule
government. There is a specific process to follow in order to obtain a GSA •
Find out about new GSA contract opportunities
Schedule contract. We’ll take a look at current statistics on vendors that have
What you will learn about:
contracts, the services they offer and how your company can fit into the GSA •
GSA Schedule Program basics
Schedule. Gain insight into customer and vendor benefits for participating in •
Process for obtaining a GSA schedule contract
the schedule. Examine the reasons some agencies use GSA contracts and •
Common pitfalls and challenges
why some don’t and determine ways to have your products and services
considered by both. During this insightful workshop you will also learn about Session Leader:
the Multiple Awards Schedule and how to become an MAS contractor. Kevin Stallings, Customer Service Director, U.S. General Services
Administration, Federal Acquisition Service
10:30 am – 12:30 pm Learn proven strategies for approaching and selling to the government
How to Market to the Federal Government
This workshop is geared to all businesses who are considering doing •
Discover how to effectively market your product to the government
business with the Federal Government. If you’re new to the federal What you will learn about:
business process or you simply want a refresher course in the federal •
How to market your products and services to the government
procurement process, this workshop is for you. The session will cover the •
Market research strategies
basic preliminary steps involved in doing business with the Federal •
How to access military business opportunities
Government; marketing strategies; and, how to identify federal buyers.
Session Leader:
How you will benefit:
Dinora Gonzalez, Regional Small Business Technical Advisor, GSA
•
Understand who is buying and how to approach them Region 4
•
Receive strategies for communicating about your product/services with
decision makers
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch will be served
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Ascertain how to use past buying trends to benefit your company
How to do Business with the Military
It’s essential to know your market and the needs of your customer in order •
Learn how to successfully compete for military business
to have a successful business relationship. How does that translate when •
Locate available resources to examine military product/service
your customer is the government, in particular the military? What requirements
information do you need to have in order to sell to the government? How
What you will learn about:
and where do you get it? This workshop will delve into strategies for doing •
Target marketing: knowing your customer
business with the military. You will find out where to search for business, •
Matching company capabilities with solicitations
what goods and services were purchased by the military in the past and •
Certification process
whether your company capabilities meet current solicitation requirements.
This session will help you determine how the military does business at the Session Leader:
installation level and above, and if there are opportunities for your company. Larry W. Mallory, Procurement Center Representative, Small Business
Administration, Office of Government Contracting, Area III
How you will benefit:
•
Gain insight into assessing customer needs
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Discover how to get your products to Warfighters worldwide
Doing Business with the New Army Contracting Command
Responsible for approximately 80% of Army contracting, the Army •
Learn who’s doing Army contract awards
Contracting Command supports Warfighters by acquiring products and •
Obtain an understanding of lean processes
services imperative to Soldier success. Collectively, the AMC contracting
What you will learn about:
activities procure installation level services and supplies, weapon systems and •
Small business innovation research
equipment, research and development, transportation, spare parts, •
Alternative technology solutions
maintenance, information technology, logistics, engineering support services •
Expanding the small business industrial base
and more. This workshop will delve into how to do business with the Army
Contracting Command. Find out how to get in the door to provide your Session Leader:
products and services to the Army. Gain a global perspective on Army Alice Williams-Gray, Associate Director, Office of Small Business
contracts and find out about CONUS and OCONUS opportunities. Programs, Army Contracting Command
How you will benefit:
•
Uncover where to find and who creates contracts
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Get individualized information on providing your services to the Army
Matchmaking: One-on-One Sessions for Companies that to register
Bonus for the first 35
Want to Know How to do Business with the Army y!
for the Workshop Da
Take advantage of this opportunity to have a face-to-face discussion about
what you need to do in order to work with Army. Be prepared with your •
Get answers to pressing contract questions
certification, solicitation and contract questions. Find out how you can get •
Find out what resources are available to help you secure Army contracts
started and if your services, equipment or supplies are being purchased by Fort Session Leader:
Bragg. Don’t miss this chance to get the feedback or input you need. Deborah L. Word, Assistant Director for Office of Small Business
How you will benefit: Programs, Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center-Fort
•
Have a one-on-one meeting to discuss issues germane to your business Bragg
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MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1 MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Explore the latest developments in Soldier equipment & technology! Take part in discussions with government and DoD offices such as:
United States Special Operations Command • U.S. Army Special Operations Command • U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
U.S. Army Infantry Center and School • Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center • 82nd Airborne Division
and many more!
8:15 Registration and Coffee 8:15 Registration and Coffee
9:00 Chairperson’s Welcome and Opening Remarks 9:00 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
9:15 Opening Keynote: Conducting Special Operations 9:15 Keynote: GSA: Serving as a Force Multiplier to
Warfighters
with Well-Prepared, Well-Equipped Soldiers • Working with the DoD
Lt Gen John F. Mulholland, Jr., Commander, U.S. Army • Rapid response capability
Special Operations Command • Providing non-tactical IT solutions, goods and services
David Drabkin, Acting Chief Acquisition Officer & Deputy
10:05 Doing Business with SOCOM Chief Acquisition Officer & Senior Procurement Executive,
• Overview of SOCOM’s ongoing initiatives
General Services Administration
• New equipment requirements
• The future of science and technology in the development of 10:05 Special Forces on the Frontline
equipment
• What Soldiers need in Afghanistan
• Weapons and systems requirements
James W. Cluck, Acquisition Executive, USSOCOM
• Technology for the terrain
COL Mark Gorton, Acting Commander 7th Special Forces
10:55 Army Proven, Battle Ready Equipment
Group (Airborne), U.S. Army Special Operations Command
• Safe and sound: meeting the operational needs of Soldiers on
the ground 10:55 Providing Soldiers with Game-Changing Technology
• Rapid acquisition strategy • New capabilities of night vision equipment
• Developmental and operational testing findings • Advancements in laser technology
COL Roderick Burke, Sr., Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Test and • Soldier power
Evaluation Command (ATEC) LTC Matthew England, Chief, Electronics & Special
Developments Soldier Requirements Division, United
11:45 Lunch in Expo Hall States Army Infantry Center
11:45 Lunch in Expo Hall
1:20 Soldier System Review: What You Can Expect in the
Future 1:20 Supporting Individual Soldier Capabilities
• Combat developments update • ARDEC overview
• Tested and fielded: getting new equipment to the Soldiers
• Current and future technologies
• Ideal equipment for the future • Providing small arms support
COL Jeffrey Kelly, Director of Combat Developments, COL Karl S. Flynn, Director, Enterprise & Systems
U.S. Army Infantry Center and School Integration Center, ARDEC
2:10 The Changing Face of Acquisition 2:10 The Impact of Technology & Services on Soldiers on
• How new trends may affect flexibility the Battlefield
• Army Sustainment Command vision
• Impact of Presidential direction and ongoing congressional interest
• Changes to expect in the way ACA will do business in the future
• The first 30 days: providing additional support and services
• What to remember when engineering new products
Jeffrey P. Parsons, Executive Director, U.S. Army Contracting CSM Stephen D. Blake, Command Sergeant Major, Army
Command Sustainment Command
3:00 Addressing the Urgency of Equipment Shortfalls to 3:00 Soldier Domain Perspective: Past, Present & Future
Ensure Combat Readiness • Soldier domain: current focus and what Army S&T is doing
• Strategies for preventing equipment shortfalls • Approach to Soldier load and arising needs in the field
• Future Soldier initiative 20XX: the next level
• Fielding requirements
• Equipment, logistics and training developments Dr. Marilyn Freeman, Director, Natick Soldier Research,
Development and Engineering Center
MAJ Terrance W. Adams, 82nd ABN DIV ACoFS Deputy G3/5/7
3:45 End of Main Conference
3:45 Expo Hall
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