LEXINGTON-CONCORD CHAPTER OF THE ARMED FORCES COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY SHOWCASE AT HANSCOM AFB ``FORT FRANKLIN V'' POC: Ms. Claire Goulet, 617-221-1580 and Mr. Vince Aquino, 617-861-1642. Lexington/Concord Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Industry Showcase August 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, and 21, 1996. The Lexington/Concord Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) is requesting industry participation for an Industry Showcase on Hanscom Air Force Base during August 14, 15, and 16, 1996. Depending on industry response, the showcase will be extended to include 19, 20, and 21 August. The showcase will coincide with and is immediately adjacent to Electronic System Center's (ESC's) Fort Franklin field exercises. The showcase will be an opportunity for industry to demonstrate their leading edge, state-of-the-art capabilities in Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and Modeling and Simulation. The showcase will theme existing and future capabilities, interoperability, off-the-shelf products, and commercially available technology. It is anticipated that all senior and key ESC staff will attend. A number of senior Air Force Materiel Command, Secretary of the Air Force, and other Pentagon distinguished visitors are expected to view the exhibits sometime during the 14-16 August time period. During the 19-21 August time period, NATO coalition and foreign distinguished visitors, as well as ESC personnel are expected to pass through Fort Franklin. Set-up for vendors will be the afternoons and evenings of August 13 and 18, with tear down the evenings of August 16 and 21. Storage for cases will be provided but may not be immediately on-site. Parking will be available near the site. There will be both indoor and outdoor display areas available. Indoor displays will be located inside a 40 by 100 foot air conditioned tent. Power will be provided for vendors. Until industry responses are received, indoor displays will be limited to an area of 10 by 10 feet total. There will be no provisions or ability to bring in telephone circuits for vendor displays. Vendors desiring to demonstrate satellite or radar systems must provide transmit frequencies for approval of the display, to ensure deconfliction. All vendors need to have stand-alone demonstrations. All exhibits and materials must be unclassified. Larger mobile/tactical displays and systems will be hosted outside the tent area. Outside displays will be exposed to the elements for the duration of the showcase and protection or shelter will not be available. Power will be provided to these exhibits as well. Perimeter security of the AFCEA Industry Showcase area will be provided by ESC. However, the government cannot assume liability for loss or damage. Vendors interested in participating need to provide the following information: 1) A brief synopsis of the system/capabilities to be displayed, to include the type of equipment. Describe the applicability of the display in relationship to the above mentioned showcase objectives. Recommend submitting an 8 x 10 photo or brochure. 2) Identify which periods you wish to participate (14-16 August), or 14-16 and 19-21 August). Again, the 19-21 August period will be used based on industry demand. 3) Identify whether display is indoor or outdoor. We will only entertain one display per vendor until we can assess participation, total space, and power needs. If additional space is available outdoors,we may allow for an additional display for vendors. Please identify your desire for a second (outdoor) display in your synopsis. Strongly recommend a single point of contact be identified within each company to ensure only one request is submitted per company. 4) Identify any radar or satellite frequencies your system will be transmitting on, power (watts), and expected frequency and duration of transmissions. 5) Provide electrical power requirements for your display. (Voltage and Watts) 6) Provide a check for $100, payable to AFCEA. This fee is for covering AFCEA administrative costs. 7) Provide name and company affiliation of the people who will be demonstrating at your display. 8) Provide a single point of contact for your company, who will coordinate your Showcase effort. Mail information and check to: AFCEA, c/o Claire Goulet, Analytical Systems Engineering Corporation, Five Burlington Woods, Burlington, MA 01803. Detailed information of the local area (directions, restaurants, rental companies etc.) will be provided. Vendors will be required to sign a liability agreement. Points of contact for the event are Claire Goulet, (617) 221-1580, and Vince Aquino (617) 861-1642. Industry members who desire to view the showcase are also welcome to attend. There is no charge. A picture identification will be required for entry at Fort Franklin and the Industry Showcase. The showcase will be open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Fort Franklin exercises will run from August 12 - 26. Tours will be conducted daily, on the hour, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. For industry members who desire to preview the Fort Franklin exercise, US Secret security clearance, NATO Briefed, will be required. Forward to ESC/CCB, 9 Eglin St, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 or fax to (617) 377-8576. Call (617) 377-4586 for questions concerning clearances. Unclassified tours of Fort Franklin will be conducted on August 14 and August 21. Security clearances are not required for the Industry Showcase.

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