Strategic Fastener Pre-Solicitation Conference

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION NOTICE.
This notice is an invitation to all interested suppliers to attend a conference on a new innovative approach to the acquisition of the Fastener commodities managed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation Supplier Operations at Philadelphia. These include FSCs 5305 thru 5325.

DLA Aviation Philadelphia is seeking additional information to improve overall support of our Fastener commodities acquisition and logistics mission. Presently, DLA Aviation uses a multitude of sources, storage facilities and delivery methods to satisfy its customers' worldwide demand for fastener products. It is DLA Aviation's intention to leverage the commercial industry's best practices and implement a solution which assures readiness, safety, and efficiency. Ultimately, DLA Aviation's goal is to improve lead-times, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction while allowing the customers to focus on their core competencies.
In April 2010, an Aerospace Fastener Market Research Workshop was held in Philadelphia. Many ideas were presented and all were considered. This conference is a follow-up to that workshop.

At this conference, key speakers plan to present a new acquisition approach to support our Fastener commodities. Candid discussion of the issues will be welcomed.

The conference will be held at:
Defense Supply Center Richmond
8000 Jefferson Davis Highway
Lotts Conference Center
Richmond, VA 23297-5100

Date: November 18, 2010
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Points of Contact:
For administrative inquiries: For Contracting inquiries:
Mark Schultz Donna Landolf
Strategic Sourcing Specialist Contracting Officer
Tel: 804-279-3848 Tel: 215-737-2766
Email: Mark.Schultz@dla.mil Email: Donna.Landolf@dla.mil

For more information on this conference, please see attachments to this notice.

DISCLAIMER
This synopsis is not a request for proposals (RFP), and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. This is for planning and market research purposes only and shall not be considered as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be made as a result of this synopsis. No proprietary data should be submitted in response to the synopsis. Any submissions will be considered to be public information. Responses will not be returned.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation Philadelphia seeks to identify responsible potential sources and obtain information regarding possible suppliers who can provide the necessary supplies to DLA depots in accordance with solicitation requirements.
Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.