science symposium

NASA will host the 5th Annual JPL Space Science Symposium for Small Businesses in the high-tech industry. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), an operating division of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), is a lead R&D center for NASA and receives an annual budget of approximately $1B dollars. Located in Pasadena, CA the Laboratory has a wide-ranging charter for solar system exploratory using robotic spacecraft.

Small businesses in the high-tech industry are invited to attend this event at NASA Headquarters' Auditorium located at 300 E Street S.W. in Washington, D.C.  (Metro stop: Federal Center S.W.)

REGISTRATION:  Begins at 8 a.m. followed by the Symposium Program (8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)  There is no registration fee.  Further details and on-line registration is currently available through theOnline Registration Form

PURPOSE:  This one-day event is to introduce high-tech small businesses to JPL that may lack the resources to market the Laboratory's high-tech requirements in Southern California. The Laboratory is committed to doing business with high-tech small businesses and seeks to expand its supplier base for present and future technical requirements.

FOCUS:  The Symposium is an interactive and informative session highlighting JPL's and NASA's Science-related programs and initiatives to potential small business suppliers.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?   A written letter of interest should be directed to: maryhelen.ruiz@jpl.nasa.gov or by FAX (818) 393-1746 as soon as possible. Your response should include: (1) company name; (2) attendee(s); (3) mailing address; (4) both telephone and FAX numbers; (5) E-mail address; (6) company size (i.e., small business, small minority-owned business, small woman-owned business); (7) and a brief description (50 words or less) of company technical capabilities.

1999 Agenda: An overview of Technical Programs, Support Subcontracts, Major Task-Order Contracts, Marketing, Technology & Partnering and other major programs and initiatives.

Directions from National Airport to NASA HQ:

A metrorail station is directly across the street from National Airport which is a great public transportation system. For about $1.10 (one way), take the Yellow Line (Mt Vernon Square) to Metro Center. Transfer to the Blue Line (Addison Road) and exit at Federal Center S.W.

At the street level, turn right and walk about a half-block, walking under the overpass. At the corner, you will see a tall white building to your immediate right. Cross the street and use the entrance in the middle of the building.

ACCOMMODATIONS:  The nearest hotel to NASA HQ is the Holiday Inn Capitol located at 550 C Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024; (202) 479-4000.


 

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Last Update: 9/9/99