DETACHMENT 1, 21 CONTRACTING SQUADRON INDUSTRY PLANNING CONFERENCE AT THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK United States Air Force's Detachment 1, 21st Contracting Squadron, will host an Industry Planning Conference (IPC) 17 18 November 1998 at the U.S. Embassy, Copenhagen, Denmark. The purpose of the conference is to foster partnership between the U.S. Government and industry as well as to increase industry's awareness of business opportunities related to acquisitions for Thule Air Base. The range of contracting conducted by Detachment 1 includes operations/maintenance, construction, architect/engineering services, supplies, airlift and sealift transportation. In addition the Defense Subsistence Buying Office procures needed subsistence items for Thule Air Base and is co-located at the U.S. Embassy with Detachment 1. The conference is also intended to convey changes in Department of Defense acquisition rules as well as changes in business practices. The nature of the conference is intended to be a dialogue, that will include opportunities for industry to inform government officials of their comments and concerns. The conference will be conducted in English, however, Danish speaking embassy personnel will be on duty to assist with answering questions. The first day of the conference is planned to include an address by the American Ambassador and representatives from key contracting, disbursement and subsistence personnel. The second day of the conference is being reserved for one-on-one discussions between individual contractors and their preferred government representative related to their field of work. Reservations are required for both the first day of the conference as well as for one-on-one sessions with government personnel. Reservations are being taken at this time. The conference fee is 300 DKK ($45 US), due at the time of reservation. Conference fees cover registration, conference materials, morning coffee/roll, lunch, and end of first day refreshments. One-on-one sessions will be reserved by industry on a first-come, first-serve basis. Starting on 15 October, 1998, advance conference material, including agenda will be available at www.crimsontide.dk. Written questions or suggested areas of discussion are encouraged prior to the conference to help in planning the agenda. Requests to register or questions should be directed to Henriette Almskou at henry@crimsontide.dk or by calling (45) 35 42 45 19. Written correspondence should be directed to her at U.S. Embassy, (DSBO), Dag Hammarskjolds Alle 24, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark. When registering, parties will provide company name, attendees first and last names, date of birth, place of birth, and CPR/social security number and will be required to provide photo identification upon arrival. Electronic equipment is not allowed in the embassy. A maximum of three representatives per company are authorized to attend. E-MAIL: henry@crimsontide.dk, henry@crimsontide.dk. Posted 09/17/98 (W-SN250921).

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