2ND ANNUAL SCIENCE FORUM FOR SMALL BUSINESS IN SO. CALIFORNIA The Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology (JPL/Caltech), operating under a prime contract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), will host the 2nd Annual Science Forum for Small Businesses on September 1, 1998 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon in Building 167 Conference Room. The Science Forum is sponsored by JPL's Business Opportunities Office, NASA's Space Science Enterprise, and NASA Headquarters' Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. The purpose of the Forum is to allow high-tech small businesses the opportunity to present technical capabilities to key JPL, NASA, and Prime Contractor personnel -- engineers, scientists, Management, Procurement -- as well as other small businesses. It is an opportunity for the small businesses presenting to be considered for subcontracting, teaming or mentoring opportunities. Essentially, the Forum creates a "rare high-level marketing opportunity" for small firms. It puts them in front of key Management, Technical and Procurement personnel described as "hard to get to." Presently, over one-third of all presenters at NASA Forums have received a contract or subcontract, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Other Minority Institutions (HBCU/OMIs). TARGETED AREAS: (1) Earth and Space Science Research & Applications; (2) Sensor and Instrument Technology; (3) Commercial Remote Sensing; (4) Spacecraft Hardware; (5) Space & Ground Communications; (6) Electrical, Mechanical and Systems Engineering; (7) Lasers and LIDAR Systems; (8) Satellite Data & Information Technolgogy; and (9) Telecommunications. HOW TO APPLY: All firms interested in participating in the Forum should submit a brief statement of corporate capabilities that specifically address the above-mentioned targeted areas. Four (4) to six (6) firms will be selected. There is no registration fee and participation is voluntary. Firms selected to present must travel at their own expense. The deadline for submission of corporate capabilities is July 27, 1998. There is no special format; however, it should contain a cover page summarizing the company. Please make sure to include a contact name, address, phone, fax and e-mail address in your cover letter. Firms selected will be notified within two (2) weeks. In order to participate, you must submit your intention to attend the forum at the offical Science Forum web site at: http://acquisition.jpl.nasa.gov/boo/sciforum.htm along with an attached capability statement via e-mail to: andrew.s.guyton@jpl.nasa.gov and your response should include: (1) a contact name; (2) address; (3) phone number; (4) FAX number; and (5) e-mail address. If you are submitting a capability statement you are limited to five (5) pages (World 7.0 (or earlier) or in text format). A reference (only) to your company's home page does not count as a capability statement. If you are not selected to participate in the Science Forum, you may still attend. The Science Forum is open to the general public. At past Forums, non-presenters have actually received contracts through networking with representatives in attendance so it is to your advantage to attend. WEB: JPL Science Forum on September 1, http://acquisition.jpl.nasa.gov/boo/sciforum.htm. E-MAIL: Science Form participant, andrew.s.guyton@jpl.nasa.gov. Posted 07/01/98.

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