In Person Attendance Guidance.docx

For those Attending in Person:

You can submit questions in advance by emailing acf-gcs-apbi@acf.hhs.gov. All, questions dealing with Small Business questions should also cc: Demetrius.Kittrell@acf.hhs.gov.

We will try to address all questions. If we do not respond to a question, all questions will be answered and distributed to those registered for the event in the next few of weeks.

All Slides will also be shared on the GCS website following the event.

NOTE: SINCE WE HAVE SO MANY ATTENDEES, PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. SECURITY MAY TAKE UP TO AN HOUR. THIS IS OUR FIRST TIME AT THIS LOCATION SO WE ARE EXPERIENCING THEIR PROCESS FOR THE FIRST TIME.

Where: NIH Campus Visitor’s Center, Bethesda, MD (9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892)

Public Transportation

· If you choose to use the Metro system, take the red line to Medical Center. (Reference DC Metro Map)

· Head up escalators which will place you in front of the NIH Visitor’s Center

Driving

· Visitor parking is extremely difficult to find at NIH so, if possible, take public transportation.

· Enter from Rte 355/Wisconsin Ave./Rockville Pike – use the Gateway Center/Visitor Vehicle Entry entrance (see attached NIH Campus Map and Entry to Visitors Parking at NIH Campus attachment)

· Gateway Visitor Garage

· 300 Spaces but usually over 150 used each work day

· Do not have to have vehicle searched

· If you choose to drive onto the NIH Campus, there are

· 45 Meters

· 38 Meters

· Visitor Parking Lot 18

· All parking is paid

· Follow signs to Visitor’s Center or Natcher Building.

· There are a few parking lots south of the NIH Campus towards Bethesda.

· Please plan accordingly and if unfamiliar with parking in the area, research parking and distance to NIH Visitor entrance.

Once inside Visitor’s Center:

· Attendance will be in the hundreds so please plan accordingly to get through security and walk to the Natcher Center

· Have picture ID ready

· Be prepared to remove jewelry, watches, belt, have bags scanned, etc. during security screening (think airport TSA without removing shoes).

· After security screening, you’ll be directed to Visitor Check-In Counter;

· Security Guard will ask you where you’re going, who you’re seeing

· ACF Personnel will be present to help direct you to Natcher Center

· You’ll be given a Temporary Visitor’s Pass to be displayed on your clothing while on the Campus.

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