BAA -- GOVERNMENT-INDUSTRY AIRCRAFT ARRESTING HOOK SYMPOSIUM The Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia will be hosting a Government-Industry Aircraft Arresting Hook Symposium on April 7, 1999. Interested companies are invited to attend this event to be held at the Naval Inventory Control Point, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. The purpose of this conference is to jointly explore alternative and innovative contracting strategies for the procurement of aircraft arresting hooks in support of the F/A-18C/D, F-14, EA-6B, E2/C2, S-3, and T-2 aircraft. Among the possible contract types to be discussed are multi-year, long term contracts featuring level loading and the pre-positioning of long lead-time forgings. An objective of the symposium is to solicit industry ideas on how to re-engineer the procurement process for these hooks. NAVICP is looking forward to working with committed contractors that wish to enter into long term commitments of arresting hooks in a highly demanding environment. The NAVICP will be selecting qualified contractor (s) to partner with the Government that will be dedicated to making the Navy's arresting hook supply status a win-win program for both business partners. Industry attendance is requested. Inquiries for additional information may be directed to Katherine Rachubinski, (215) 697-2813. Posted 03/12/99 (W-SN307819).

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