PRE-QUALIFICATION CONFERENCE DISC will be hosting a Pre-Qualification Conference for the establishment of a ``Qualified Suppliers List for Manufacturers/Distributors''(QSLM/QSLD) for Federal Stock Class (FSC) 4020 Fiber Rope, Cordage, Twine and Tape. The proposed qualification criteria and the provisions governing qualification will be discussed at this conference. The conference will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time, in the DISC Commodity Business Unit (CBU)-U, Bldg. 4, Bay ``C'' Conference Room, on December 17, 1996. Admission is open to all interested persons at no cost. Visitors must register with the security office in Building 16, Main Gate, prior to admission. DISC is located in Northeast Philadelphia on the Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP) compound at 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111. Those wanting to attend should notify Ms. Elsie Dennis by FAX at (215) 697-0311 or Phone (215) 697-3964 by close of business December 10, 1996. Interested persons unable to attend may obtain application materials by calling Ms. Betsy Boyle at (215) 697-6825 or Ms. Nancy Fisher at (215) 697-6822, or by writing to: Commander, Defense Industrial Supply Center, IPU-E Product Services, Attn: Nancy Fisher, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096.

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