3RD ANNUAL JPL SCIENCE FORUM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ON AUGUST 31 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 3rd Annual Science Forum for Small Businesses on August 31, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon in Building 167's Conference Room. JPL's Business Opportunities Office, NASA's Space Science Enterprise and NASA Headquarters' Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business are sponsoring the Science Forum. The Forum allows high-tech small businesses the opportunity to present their "showcase capabilities" to key JPL, NASA and prime contractor personnel (i.e., Engineers, Scientists, Management, Procurement/Acquisition and other small businesses). The audience is to consist of key technical, management and procurement personnel described as "hard to get to" and offers the presenting SDB the opportunity to seek new mentor and subcontract relationships. Over one-third of all presenters receive a contract or subcontract as a resultof their efforts at the Science Forum. TARGETED HIGH-TECH CAPABILITIES include the following: (1) Earth and Space Science Research and Applications; (2) Sensor Instrument Technology; (3) Commercial Remote Sensing; (4) Spacecraft Hardware; (5) Space and Ground Communications; (6) Electrical, Mechanical and Systems Engineering; (7) Lasers and LIDAR Systems; (8) Satellite Data and Information Technology; and (9) Telecommunications. HOW TO APPLY: All firms' interested in participating as a presenter at the Forum should submit a CORPORATE CAPABILITIES STATEMENT not to exceed six (6) pages in Word 70 or text format. The statement can be in any 8 x 11-inch format and should include information on each firms': (a) Technical Areas of Expertise and Capability; (b) Track Record of Successful Performance (for the Technical Areas listed); (c) Research and Development, Design, Manufacturing and/or Services Capabilities; (d) Management and Quality Systems Capability; and (e) any Other Factors considered to be relevant to its' high-tech capabilities. Also submit a COVER PAGE in word 7.0 or text format which details the following information about your company: (1) Contact Name; (2) Mailing Address; (3) Phone Number; (4) FAX Number; (5) E-mail Address; (6) a Brief History of your company; and (7) a Brief Biography for key officials of the company. SELECTION: The Laboratory and NASA will select four (4) to six (6) firms who will serve as small business presenters at the Science Forum. There is no registration fee and participation is voluntary. Firms selected to present must cover all travel at their own expense. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: The deadline for submission of corporate capabilities is EXTENDED TO JULY 29. REGISTRATION: In order to participate in the Science Forum, you must submit your intention to attend the Forum at the official Science Forum web site at http://acquisition.jpl.nasa.gov/boo/sciforum.htm. In addition, you must SUBMIT YOUR COMPANY'S COVER PAGE and CORPORATE CAPABILITY STATEMENT to arthur.a.duran@jpl.nasa.gov Areference only to your company's home page does not count as a Corporate Capability Statement and will not be considered by NASA/JPL. If you are not selected to participate as a presenter you may still attend. The Science Forum is open to the general public. At past Science Forums, non-presenters have actually received subcontracts through networking with representatives in attendance. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). WEB: Science Forum for Small Businesses, http://acquisition.jpl.nasa.gov/boo/sciforum.htm. E-MAIL: Capabilities Statement for Science Forum, arthur.a.duran@jpl.nasa.gov. Posted 07/07/99 (W-SN351117).

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