CONFERENCE ON ELECTRONIC COMMERCE FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING SERVICES: IMPLEMENTING FASA Parthenia Walker, Procurement Technician, (301) 402-2163. Date: May 8, 1996, Location: National Academy of Sciences Building, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC. This one-day conference focusing on procurement of construction and architect-engineer services will provide a forum for exchanging information on the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act's provisions for electronic commerce, the architecture of electronic commerce and the FACNET system. Representatives from Federal agencies and private sector architect-engineer and construction firms will discuss their experiences with electronic commerce, identify software systems in use, and on-going initiatives. Information will also be presented on value added networks and the purposes and services of Electronic Commerce Resource Centers for small and medium-sized businesses. The conference is sponsored by the Federal Facilities Council and there is a $10 registration fee. To receive a copy of the conference brochure, please call 202-334-3374.

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