1995 ACQUISITION RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM sponsored by Mrs. Colleen Preston, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Reform. The Symposium will be held from 28-30 June 1995, at the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza in Rockville, Maryland. The theme is ``Acquisition for the Future: Imagination, Innovation & Implementation,'' with the subtheme as ``Acquisition Reform: A Mandate for Change -- Reengineering the Acquisition Process.'' The Keynote Speaker is Mr. Richard A. Linder, President, Electronic Systems Group, Westinghouse Corporation. Mrs. Preston will moderate an Acquisition Reform Initiatives Roundtable. Dr. Perry will be a featured guest speaker on 29 June 1995. Other speakers include the following; Honorable Steven J. Kelman, Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy; Mr. Daniel Goldin, NASA, (invited); Honorable Togo D. West, Jr., Secretary of the Army, (invited); and Representative William F. Clinger, Jr., (R-PA), (invited). Featured panel presentations include the following; Service Acquisition Executives Panel with the Honorable Paul G. Kaminski, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Technology, serving as the moderator; and an Acquisition Streamlining Legislation Implementation Panel. Thirty-two acquisition research papers will be presented during eight breakout sessions. During each session, you will have the opportunity to choose between four paper presentations. The Symposium begins at 0830 hours on Wednesday, 28 June 1995, and ends 30 June 1995. A continental breakfast will be available all three mornings, and lunch will be served on Wednesday & Thursday. There will be a reception at 1700 hours on Wednesday. If you have questions, contact either Donna Ireton or Beryl Harman, phone (703) 805-2525. PRE-REGISTRATION COST: $195.00 if received and prepaid by 31 May 1995. LATE REGISTRATION: $245.00 if received after 31 May 1995. Hotel rates are $100.89 per night, single occupancy and $110.89 per night double occupancy. Substitutions may be made at any time. Cancellation must be made 30 days before the symposium. Cancellation fee is $50.00. Check, Purchase Order or Training Form should be made payable to: NCMA Acquisition Research Symposium, Shirley Bass, CPA, 9800 Thunderhill Court, Great Falls, VA 22066, Fax: (703) 759-0223.

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