BSC/LO&SC MARKET RESEARCH FORUM A market research forum for discussion of the impact of the 45th Space Wing alignment initiative on current service contracts at Patrick AFB and Cape Canaveral AS will be held at the Patrick AFB Education Center auditorium on 5 May 97 at 1300 for small businesses only (includes disadvantaged, woman-owned, and 8(a) firms). A panel of large business representatives chaired by a Contract Services Association representative will address the potential impacts on small business as a result of going from prime to subcontractor status, and discuss possible mitigation techniques. Seating is limited to the first 100 firms who respond to this announcement; one representative per company only. Small businesses must fax their status (small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, or 8(a)), the name of their attendee, suggested questions/issues to be raised for discussion, and their interest in either BSC or LO&SC to (407) 494-5599 prior to COB on 30 Apr 97. Potential issues include large business outreach efforts, identification of subcontracting opportunities, payment methods, long-term relationships, and post-award monitoring of large business progress in reaching subcontracting plan goals.

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