PACTS_II_-_Memo_to_FBO_for_Industry_Day_-_MARCH_21_2014_signed.pdf

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20528

March 21, 2014

Interested Vendors:

Re: PACTS II Industry Day

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), Enterprise Acquisitions Division (EAD) will hold an Industry Day on Thursday, April 10, 2014 and Friday, April 11, 2014 for the Program Management, Administrative, Operations, and Technical Support Services (PACTS II) program. During the Industry Day, senior DHS procurement officials will provide an overview of the PACTS II requirement. The main objective of the Industry Day is to provide a forum for the Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) community to better understand the PACTS II requirement. Additionally, it is intended that the Industry Day promote the sharing of ideas for increased effectiveness of the government and industry, and offer networking opportunities to the SDVOSB community. There will be no registration fee associated with attending this event.

The PACTS II Industry Day will be held in Washington, DC at the General Services Administration (GSA) National Capital Region (NCR) Conference Facility (address and other pertinent information provided below). The event will be split into two (2) sessions each day, with the morning sessions lasting approximately from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the afternoon sessions lasting approximately from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. Each session will cover the same information. Space is limited for the event, and priority will be given to SDVOSB vendors on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, companies will initially be limited to one (1) attendee each – if additional space is available, additional attendees may be permitted to attend, as well.

Registration will close 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, March 27, 2014. The registration form attached to this posting entitled “PACTS II – Industry Day Registration Form.xls” should be submitted via an e-mail to PACTS2IndustryDay@hq.dhs.gov (not to be confused with the PACTS II inquiry and comments email address PACTSII@hq.dhs.gov). The email subject line must read “Vendor Name - PACTS II Industry Day Registration Form”. Vendors will receive a status update via e-mail on their registration no later than Friday 11:59 p.m., EST, March 28, 2014.

The GSA NCR Conference Facility is a secure building. Only vendors whose names appear on the attendee roster will be allowed entry into the conference at the appointed time. The attached document Security Requirements and Recommendations for Event Attendees at the GSA Regional Building provides further guidance to visitors.

mailto:PACTS2IndustryDay@hq.dhs.gov.not mailto:PACTSII@hq.dhs.gov

Location and Additional Information

GSA NCR Conference Facility 301 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20407 Closest Metro Station: L’Enfant Plaza (Yellow/Green/Blue/Orange) (visit http://www.wmata.com/rider_tools/tripplanner/tripplanner_form_solo.cfm)

If attendees desire lodging in or travel to/around the Washington, DC area, they are responsible for making their own arrangements. The Government will not reimburse any travel or lodging costs associated with attending this event. It is the vendor’s responsibility to periodically visit www.fbo.gov for notices, amendments, updates, questions and answers, and changes to the posted information.

Please note that attendance at the PACTS II Industry Day will not be a prerequisite for submitting an offer, and that a list of attendees and presenters, briefing materials, questions and answers, and other pertinent information will be posted on www.fbo.gov.

We appreciate the SDVOSB community, their interest in the PACTS II program, and their potential participation in this event.

Sincerely, LaShonda C. Keith Contracting Officer Office of Procurement Operations

Enclosures:

Registration Form Security Requirements for Event Attendees

PACTS II Industry Day http://www.wmata.com/rider_tools/tripplanner/tripplanner_form_solo.cfm http://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/

Security Requirements and Recommendations for Event Attendees at the GSA Regional Building

301 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20407

REQUIREMENTS

1. All visitors must enter through the D Street center entrance to the facility.

2. Be prepared to show a government issued proof of identification (such as a driver's license).

3. Be prepared to empty your pockets and pass through a magnetometer.

4. Be prepared to allow your carry-on articles (such as purses or brief cases) to pass through baggage X-ray.

5. After check-in, attendees must pass all carry-on items through X-ray and walk through a magnetometer. Once cleared, attendees should proceed to the Events table located directly behind the security desk.

6. After successful check-in, event organizers will issue attendees a name badge that must be displayed at all times.

7. GSA prohibits food and drink in the auditorium. Please honor this.

8. Attendees are only cleared through Security for access to the 1st floor auditorium and its adjacent restrooms. Unescorted access to any other portion of the building is strictly prohibited.

Violators will be immediately escorted out of the building by Security personnel.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Do not arrive with unnecessary bags, briefcases, or other carry-on items.

2. Check in with event organizers as early as 30 minutes prior to the event.

3. Consume any food or beverages prior to checking in for the event.

Being prepared to follow these procedures will expedite check-in process for all concerned.