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ICF International
ICF International Awarded $34 Million Contract with the United States Postal Service
Fairfax, Virginia, June 6, 2013 ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), a leading provider of consulting services and technology solutions to government and commercial clients, has been awarded a re compete contract by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide program management and information technology management support for the Mailing Information Systems (MIS) and Domestic Products divisions. The contract has a value of up to $34 million and a term of 10 years. Under this contract, ICF will support USPS MIS and Domestic Products across a range of activities, including initiatives designed to increase mail visibility, enhance and protect revenue, measure service performance, and integrate all USPS products effectively. “ICF is very proud to have supported the USPS for nearly 30 years,” said Troy Barker, vice president for ICF International. “We look forward to continuing our work by identifying and implementing innovative solutions that allow for efficient mail processing and performance measurement.”
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ICF International Inc. Overview ICF International partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy, environment, and infrastructure; health, social programs, and consumer/financial; and public safety and defense markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program lifecycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 4,500 employees serve these clients from more than 60 offices worldwide. ICF International reported gross revenue of US$937 million in 2012. Within each of our 12 markets, ICF offers advisory and implementation services to assist clients in strategy and policy analysis, program management, project evaluation, and other services. Partner with ICF ICF required potential suppliers to fill out the Supplier Form. This four section small business registration form is a request for information about your experience and qualifications. Please be as comprehensive as possible in completing the form. Some of the questions pertain to specific U.S. Federal Government contracting requirements. However, all vendors are invited to submit their qualifications. We will contact you promptly if your qualifications are complementary and present the potential of a mutually beneficial business opportunity.
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General Dynamics
General Dynamics NASSCO to Construct Four Product Tankers for American Petroleum Tankers PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. and SAN DIEGO, May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that it has entered into a contract with an affiliate of American Petroleum Tankers (APT), a company majority owned by funds managed by Blackstone on behalf of its investors, for the design and construction of four 50,000 deadweight ton LNG conversion ready product carriers with a 330,000 barrel cargo capacity. The contract includes options to build four additional ships. Construction of the first tanker is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2014, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2015, continuing through 2016. The four ship APT contract will add up to approximately 800 jobs at NASSCO during construction and more than 165 seagoing union jobs during the operation of the vessels. The 610 foot long tankers are a new "ECO" design that offers improved fuel efficiency and incorporates the latest environmental protection features, including a Ballast Water Treatment System. All of the ECO class tankers will be constructed at the NASSCO shipyard in San Diego. This contract builds upon the strong relationship NASSCO and APT developed during the construction of five State class product carriers from 2007 to 2010. The ships will be designed by DSEC, a subsidiary of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) of Busan, South Korea. DSEC's ECO design achieves improved fuel efficiency through several features, including a G series MAN ME slow speed main engine and an optimized hull form. The tankers will have dual fuel capable auxiliary engines and the ability to accommodate future installation of an LNG fuel gas system. The ECO class tankers represent the continuation of NASSCO's successful partnership with DSEC, which was a partner on the five APT State class product tankers and currently is contributing to two LNG powered containerships for TOTE Shipholdings, Inc.
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Doing Business with General Dynamics General Dynamics purchases a wide variety of goods and services across our four business groups. These goods and services include raw materials, components, subsystems and assemblies, COTS products, IT services, training and engineering services. Please check each business unit website to better understand their supply chain needs. How to Become a Supplier General Dynamics’ online registration process is your starting point for becoming a supply chain partner. Register your company’s profile of products and services through the General Dynamics Enterprise Supplier Management portal. You will set up an ID and password and have the ability to update your information as needed. How to Register If you would like to be considered as a supplier/ subcontractor/ potential teammate, complete the on line Supplier Capability and Registration Profile. At a minimum the mandatory fields must be completed. If you have not previously registered, click on "Not registered yet?" and accept the terms of use prior to starting the registration If you have registered in this database before, please enter your user name and password on the left side We strongly recommend you upload capabilities briefings or line cards, and include unique and descriptive keywords After entering preliminary company contact information, you will be asked to create a user name and password, which you should save to come back and make changes anytime to your company profile. User name is case sensitive. You may complete one tab at a time and come back later to complete the registration. Please note that uploaded documents cannot contain more than 25 characters in their name, and no special characters. You may need to rename documents you want to upload. This information will be kept in a database that will be used to identify possible candidates for opportunities that arise and is without obligation of any kind on the part of either you or General Dynamics. You will be requested to update your corporate data annually, via an automated email generated from General Dynamics. Please help us in keeping our record of your company up to date.
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Unisys
TravelSky Selects Unisys Logistics Management System and Cargo Portal Services to Provide Hosted Cargo Services to China’s Airlines Air China will be the first Chinese carrier to switch to the Unisys cargo system, delivered as a software as a service model by TravelSky BLUE BELL, Pa., May 13, 2013 – Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced that TravelSky, the leading provider of information technology solutions for China’s air travel and tourism industry, has selected the Unisys air cargo and logistics management solutions to offer as hosted services to China’s airlines. Under the contract, Unisys is licensing its Logistics Management System (LMS), In transit Service Manager (ISM) and Cargo Portal Services (CPS) to TravelSky and will also provide implementation and customization services. InfoSky, a wholly owned division of TravelSky, will operate the services and provide them as software as a service (SaaS) to Chinese airlines in a Unisys secure private cloud environment hosted in Beijing. Mr Li, Aiguo, General Manager of InfoSky, said: “TravelSky has worked successfully with Unisys for many years to provide the robust and secure technology infrastructure required to support the passenger services used by China’s aviation industry. This agreement extends our successful collaboration to cargo, and means we can deliver industry leading technology services to the cargo businesses of Chinese airlines.” Air China, China’s flag carrier, is the first TravelSky client airline to sign up for the new cargo services. Air China, which operates air freight services to 36 cities in 27 countries around the world, expects to transition from its current cargo enterprise system to the hosted LMS in less than six months. Air China will also use the Unisys ISM service, which provides proactive shipment management and Cargo 2000 services. InfoSky plans to develop an air cargo portal based on the widely used Unisys Cargo Portal Services platform. The InfoSky and CPS portals will interconnect so that users of one will be able to work with carriers using the other.
Doing Business with Unisys Corp.
Unisys Overview Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We specialize in helping clients secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers, enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications. To provide these services and solutions, we bring together offerings and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems integration and consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance services, and high end server technology. Unisys designs, builds, and manages mission critical environments for businesses and governments who have no room for error. Because we have a deep understanding of high volume, transaction intensive, and secure computing, we can partner with our clients to deliver operational efficiencies, reduced complexity, increased productivity, and peace of mind. Unisys serves commercial organizations and government agencies throughout the world. Doing Business with Unisys Unisys is strongly committed to building partnerships with small businesses to better serve our clients. We are seeking small businesses that share our corporate commitment to quality and innovation. We are interested in developing relationships with the full spectrum of small businesses including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Women Owned Small Businesses, Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Businesses, Historically Black College or University or Minority Institutions, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.
Becoming a Unisys Corp. Supplier If you believe your product or service may be of interest to us and you wish to be considered as a potential supplier, please complete our Supplier Registration Form • By submitting this form your information will be stored in our internal database, which is viewed on a regular basis by the commodity managers within our procurement departments throughout Unisys. • The standard supplier registration form was developed to help us locate the appropriate contact for you and to provide our commodity managers with basic information about your company. • Your material will be forwarded to an internal database for commodity managers to view. • If we need your product or service, a Unisys commodity manager will contact you directly with information regarding the next steps and other pertinent details. • If there is no current need, your information will remain in our database for future requests from our commodity managers and buyers. Small Business The Unisys Supplier Network is an essential part of our future growth and hopefully yours as well. The information requested will be used to match you to potential opportunities at Unisys. Our ideal small business partner will have the following characteristics: • Unique skills and capabilities that are needed for an engagement • Known to the federal agency customer • Citable past performance with specific federal agencies where we aim to do business • Financially stable with mature program management, business, and capture processes • Ability to receive set aside contracts If your company has a specific proposal opportunity with a federal agency they would like to team with Unisys on, please complete the Teaming Questionnaire Form and submit to the Small Business Program Office at SmallBusiness@Unisys.com Any questions regarding the Federal Supplier Registration Database? Please email the Small Business Program Office at SmallBusiness@Unisys.com
IBM
Central Bank of India Taps IBM Analytics to Accelerate the Enterprise, Reduce Risk IBM helps bank to draw data insights to transform financial management processes and boost company performance Mumbai/Bangalore 09 May 2013: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Central Bank of India, a premier bank in India, is leveraging IBM analytics to radically transform its financial management processes which includes activities ranging from budgeting to forecasting to liquidity management. The Central Bank of India is now one of the few public sector banks achieving complete automation of corporate performance management activity on a bottoms up approach. The convergence of a number of factors including the constantly changing regulatory environment, as well as the desire to uncover deeper customer insight from massive data, were the key drivers behind the Bank’s decision to streamline its financial systems. As a result of IBM’s solution for corporate performance management, the company is now able to gain better insight into branch and regional office performance, allowing for further flexibility and quicker shifts in strategy to drive improved results while also maintaining regulatory compliance. With the use of analytics, the Central Bank of India has moved away from spreadsheet based planning to a smarter process that analyzes daily financial data based on actual performance and potential for growth. Equipped with specialized planning features, and simplified data capturing at the branch and regional office level, the IBM solution has helped the Bank to uncover new sources of customer value. “With the rapid explosion of Big Data, collecting, sourcing and analyzing real time data from multiple sources is a growing challenge for banks,” said Jeby Cherian, Vice President and Managing Partner, Global Business Services, IBM India/South Asia. “IBM’s solution will help convert data into insights that will enable better decision making and risk management to maximize profits while enhancing customer loyalty.”
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IBM is a globally integrated technology and consulting company headquartered in Armonk, New York. With operations in more than 170 countries, IBM attracts and retains some of the world's most talented people to help solve problems and provide an edge for businesses, governments and non profits. Innovation is at the core of IBM's strategy. The company develops and sells software and systems hardware and a broad range of infrastructure, cloud and consulting services. Today, IBM is focused on four growth initiatives business analytics, cloud computing, growth markets and Smarter Planet. IBMers are working with customers around the world to apply the company's business consulting, technology and R&D expertise to build systems that enable dynamic and efficient organizations, better transportation, safer food, cleaner water and healthier populations. Becoming a Supplier In order to be considered as a supplier, you must register with Supplier Connection. IBM is part of a consortium behind Supplier Connection, a free, Web based portal that allows small businesses to apply more easily to become suppliers to large companies. After registering you'll be able to start your small business profile. IMB, and other member companies participating in Supplier Connection, will be able to see this profile and assess your company's capabilities.
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IMB Policy It is IBM's policy neither to buy nor to sell on a reciprocity basis. To maintain the high performance standards of our products, we must base all our purchases on quality, price and the supplier's reliability. To use reciprocity as a purchasing consideration would limit our field of supply and could jeopardize our product quality and price. In addition, we should never use our extensive purchases to aid our selling efforts. We must leave customers free to buy, unhampered by any reciprocity considerations. However, all major customers deserve the utmost courtesy and attention from all IBM employees, and this includes Procurement. This courtesy and attention, from a Procurement point of view, means: 1. Procurement will advise these suppliers of any Procurement strategies or plans that may impact that supplier's business. 2. Procurement will give these suppliers the opportunity to quote on any IBM business that they believe they are qualified for. 3. Procurement will help these suppliers gain access to a somewhat higher management level than their level of business with IBM might normally justify. 4. Procurement will make sure that affected IBM salespeople and account executives are advised of major events, good or bad, in the relationship; especially, if a major customer is about to lose a significant amount of business. IBM sales must be notified BEFORE the supplier is notified. IBM Sales and Services publishes a list of IBM's major customers.
Accenture
Accenture and Blue Assistance Sign Multi Year Agreements to Provide Third Party Administration Services to the Italian Health Insurance Market MILAN; May 14, 2013 – Blue Assistance, a subsidiary of Reale Mutua Assicurazioni Group the largest Italian mutual insurer, has selected Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to provide back office and IT services under a multi year agreement designed to help support and expand its health insurance assistance services business in Italy. Accenture will manage a range of back office and contact center operations for Blue Assistance, including administrative processes such as policyholder account set up and data entry for claims settlement and supplier payment processes. Accenture will also provide development, implementation and ongoing maintenance services for Blue Assistance’s IT applications that support these operations. The two companies have also signed a multi year collaboration agreement to jointly promote Blue Assistance’s new offering – “FullCare – High Quality Assistance.” – which administers health care assistance services for insurers and other companies. Under the collaboration agreement, Blue Assistance and Accenture will establish sales and support teams with members from both companies to jointly promote health care assistance services to insurers, health funds, mutual aid societies and other companies. The new offering leverages Accenture’s leading service capabilities in the pension funds market in Italy and Blue Assistance’s extensive experience in health care assistance services, to deliver enhanced health care services and better address the needs of the Italian market. Luca Filippone, Blue Assistance’s Managing Director, said: “We truly believe in the strength of this collaboration: we have combined the expertise and distinctive characteristics of both Accenture and Blue Assistance to achieve a shared strategic and commercial approach in the health services and assistance market. The outcome is a unique offering characterized by market competitiveness and high quality services that we will jointly promote and deliver.”
Accenture Accenture Overview Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 259,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high performance businesses and governments. Doing Business With Accenture If you are a supplier interested in doing business with Accenture in the United States, please visit www.accenture.com/vendor, and register your capabilities on the Supplier Portal. Once completed, your information will be submitted to our database for review by our sourcing and commodity managers and other buying groups for future procurement needs. Our goal is to align your capabilities with our business needs, where appropriate. Please note that Accenture has a preferred supplier program in place. Only those suppliers registered via this process will be considered for the Supplier Diversity Program.
Accenture Supplier Diversity Program Accenture established its US Supplier Diversity Program to develop and expand relationships with minority owned, women owned, small and other growing companies. We are committed to ensuring all suppliers have equal opportunity to participate in the procurement sourcing process. In doing this, we will meet our objectives to: x
Expand the presence of diverse suppliers in our supplier base, as well as encourage our large suppliers to leverage diverse suppliers on Accenture's behalf through our Tier 2 program; x Increase the number of diverse suppliers in our contracting relationships on behalf of our clients; x Create an infrastructure for shared relationships to jointly market; and x Promote economic growth for a multitude of businesses. We define diverse suppliers as those that are at least 51 percent owned, controlled and managed by a minority, woman or veteran. In each case, the minority, woman or veteran must be a citizen of the United States or a naturalized citizen. Small business enterprises must be independently owned and operated, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in the Code of Federal Regulations, Small Business Size Regulations. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our US supplier diversity achievements, we have established a mentoring program, the Diverse Supplier Development Program. As part of this effort, diverse suppliers are partnered with Accenture executives to learn more about our business and strategies to expand their businesses. Interested in doing business outside the United States? If you are interested in offering a product or service to Accenture, please use the Supplier Request Form below to provide information about your company and the services or products you offer. If there are any opportunities in which your company fits, you may be contacted.
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ITT Exelis
ITT Exelis to Provide Anti Jam GPS Antennas for Canadian Military Platforms BOHEMIA, N.Y. (BUSINESS WIRE) May. 8, 2013 ITT Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has been selected by Raytheon UK and the Canadian Department of National Defence to provide anti jam GPS antenna arrays for several Canadian airborne military platforms. The N79 Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA), which will be used on fixed and rotary wing aircraft, prevents deliberate jamming and unintentional interference of timing signals when integrated with anti jam GPS systems such as the Raytheon Navshield system. “Constant GPS reception is extremely important to our fighting forces and those of our allies. The N79 anti jam antenna will help ensure GPS availability to our service members at the most critical times,” said Paul Eyring, senior director of programs for antennas, sensors and microelectronics for Exelis Electronic Systems. “By mitigating electronic interference with GPS signals, the Exelis CRPA helps ensure that aircrews receive the accurate navigation data they need to complete their mission.” The seven element antenna enables warfighters to maintain accurate timing and to navigate closer to their targets in the presence of up to six interference sources. Exelis has been producing the anti jam GPS antenna in its integrated design and production facility in Bohemia, N.Y., since 2005. About ITT Exelis Exelis is a diversified, top tier global aerospace, defense, information and technical services company that leverages a 50 year legacy of deep customer knowledge and technical expertise to deliver affordable, mission critical solutions for global customers. We are a leader in communications, sensing and surveillance, critical networks, electronic warfare, navigation, air traffic solutions and information systems with growing positions in C4ISR, composite aerostructures, logistics and technical services. Headquartered in McLean, Va., the company employs about 19,900 people and generated 2012 sales of $5.5 billion. For more information, visit our website at www.exelisinc.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
ITT Exelis ITT Exelis Overview Exelis is a leader in Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) related products and systems and information and technical services, supplying military, government and commercial customers in the United States and globally. Supplier Diversity Providing for the nation's security requires partnerships among the federal government, prime contractors and the small business community. Small business is big business with the government and with ITT Exelis.
ITT Exelis is committed to sourcing materials and services from a diverse base of global suppliers. While we are tightening our supply chain to achieve maximum efficiencies with world class suppliers who can serve multiple ITT Exelis businesses, we also realize that supplier diversity will help us remain competitive in the global marketplace. ITT Exelis welcomes inquiries from Diverse Businesses. To establish your company as a potential diverse supplier, please self register. How to Register There are two separate registration links provided below for business enterprises based within, and outside, of the United States of America. Due to specific US Government reporting requirements, please use the appropriate link. To register your company as a US based supplier it must be: independently owned and operated, have a place of business located within the US, operate primarily within the US and make a significant contribution to the US economy through payment of taxes or use of US products, materials, or labor.
BAE Systems
BAE Systems Helps Australia's Parliament House Make the Digital Switch BAE Systems Australia has today signed a $2.1m contract to upgrade and support the House Monitoring System at Australian Parliament House in Canberra.
The 18 month contract with the Department of Parliamentary Services will provide the Australian Parliament with modern digital broadcast capabilities from September 2013. BAE Systems Australia’s Director of Business Development and Land & Integrated Systems, Kim Scott said an easy to use system will be installed using advanced technology that enables High Definition TV and multi view services. “Parliament House is an internationally renowned building and it’s a privilege for us to be delivering a world class digital broadcast system for a national icon,” said Mr Scott. “DVB T and Internet TV technology will be used for viewing live and recorded footage from analogue, digital and high definition cameras. The system will also distribute content from 64 television and 38 FM radio channels to around 2,000 screens throughout the building,” he said. “This is an exciting project for the Company and follows our excellent work over the past four years to replace and support the Parliament House CCTV management system.”
BAE Systems Doing Business with BAE Systems We buy a wide range of major equipment, services, materials and components such as steel, engines, propulsion systems and fuselage sections that contribute to our products and services for our customers. Routine goods and services to support our business include office supplies, training, IT and consultancy services. We spend more than ÂŁ10 billion a year with 25,000 suppliers around the world. Supplier Standards Supplier management is important to BAE Systems because we depend on our suppliers to help us to deliver the products, systems and services that our customers need, on time and to the quality they expect. Poor performance or unethical conduct by a supplier could affect our reputation or even our ability to operate effectively. We expect all our suppliers to meet the standards set out in our Code of Conduct and our Responsible Trading Principles. Our approach to supplier management includes: Supplier standards
Selecting and Sustainable managing suppliers procurement Identifying and Managing supplier Reducing the selecting suppliers who performance, risks and environmental impact share our values and opportunities of the products and meet our standards services we buy
Supporting suppliers Supporting suppliers to maintain business continuity and helping them improve their performance by sharing best practice
How to Become a BAE Systems Supplier Supplier Profile BAE Systems encourages small businesses that have worked with BAE Systems in the past, are currently supporting BAE Systems, or have an interest in pursuing business with BAE Systems, to complete a company profile. When completing the supplier profile, please first prepare all responses in a word processing document. Then copy and paste answers into the profile form. Use descriptive phrases, list all core competences. Do not simply state that the company provides IT services or systems engineering; be specific. Selecting and managing suppliers All supplier contracts include clauses encouraging them to comply with our Code of Conduct or equivalent standards, but for major sub contractors our due diligence process is more extensive. Any potential concerns identified during this process are considered ‘red flags’ and require additional screening before we can proceed with the sub contract. We have also developed a set of criteria to help our procurement teams to assess suppliers against our Responsible Trading Principles and anti bribery and corruption criteria. After selection, we continue to engage with major sub contractors at all stages of the project lifecycle from planning through to completion. Sustainable Procurement We encourage suppliers to adopt environmental best practices and to run sustainable procurement working groups to promote high environmental standards in our supply chain. We have also introduced a Sustainable Procurement handbook to help our purchasing teams to understand and embed environmental standards into our supplier management process. We work closely with suppliers on all aspects of their operations and supply chain, ranging from packaging materials to recycling and optimizing logistics. Our Environmental Sustainability Maturity Matrix (ESMM) provides a framework to support our efforts in addressing environmental impacts. We also work with potential suppliers to ensure sustainable development criteria is embedded in the start of contract negotiations.
Rockwell Collins
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Rockwell Collins is committed to serving its Canadian customers. With a workforce of more than 130 engineers, program managers and support staff in Ontario and Quebec, Rockwell Collins has a well established and growing presence in Canada and is actively involved in the local communities. The Montreal facility serves to facilitate Commercial Systems sales to the Canadian civil aviation community. It is an important element in the company’s strategic alliance with Bombardier Aerospace, through which Rockwell Collins provides that customer engineering and operations support.
Doing Business with Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins Inc. Overview Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the design, production and support of innovative solutions for our customers in aerospace and defense. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information management and simulation and training is strengthened by our global service and support network spanning 27 countries. Working together, our global team of nearly 20,000 employees shares a vision to create the most trusted source of communication and aviation electronics solutions. Our aviation electronics systems and products are installed in the flight decks of nearly every air transport aircraft in the world. Our airborne and ground based communication systems transmit nearly 70 percent of all U.S. and allied military communication. Whether developing new technology to enable network centric operations for the military, delivering integrated electronic solutions for new commercial aircraft or providing a level of service and support that increases reliability and lowers operational costs for our customers throughout the world, we deliver on our commitments. Supplier Resources To be the most trusted source of communications and aviation electronics requires a network of suppliers we trust. In the spirit of partnership, we've enhanced supply chain management while following a Lean philosophy. It means our suppliers can deliver the right materials at the right time at the right cost. Through an e strategy, we've better aligned customer and supplier expectations so it's easier for suppliers to access information. The bottom line? Better quality and service, while waste, cycle times and inventories are reduced. And that's profitable for both of us. Rockwell Collins Supplier Portal Please visit the Rockwell Collins Suppliers Portal for key information and services designed to support you while doing business with Rockwell Collins.
Diverse Business Opportunities Rockwell Collins To advance diversity at Rockwell Collins, we focus on a three pronged strategy our people, our workplace and our marketplace. Our marketplace strategy focuses on ways to provide innovative solutions to best serve customers, other stakeholder and the community. Rockwell Collins recognizes that having a diverse supply chain enables us to tap into new and emerging technologies and deliver innovative solutions to our customers. Rockwell Collins believes that small businesses should be given an equal opportunity to participate in the competitive process for purchase orders and subcontracts consistent with our business goals and those of our customers. Small businesses include those owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, women, veterans, including service disabled veterans, or certified as a historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone). Businesses that fall into these categories are given an equitable opportunity to compete for products and services for which they are technically and financially qualified to deliver. Supplier Diversity Office To assist small and diverse businesses in the United States and expand opportunities in the marketplace, Rockwell Collins engages in additional outreach activities including theDepartment of Defense’s Mentor Protégé Program, Small Business Innovative Research,Seaport e and Small Business Set Asides. To register your business with us, please submit a capabilities statement and company overview to supplierdiversityoffice@rockwellcollins.com. Procurement integrity Employees and applicable third parties are prohibited from directly or indirectly attempting to improperly obtain, receive, possess or disclose any government source selection information when there is any reason to believe that obtaining such information is prohibited by law, regulation or fair business practices. For applicable procurements of the U.S. government and non U.S. Governments, there is a ban on either obtaining or disclosing certain contractor bid or proposal information or government source selection information. Government source selection information includes competitive information submitted to a government agency as part of, or in connection with, a bid or proposal to enter into a government procurement contract or for certain commercial contracts. This may also include nonpublic information that has been prepared for use by the procuring agency in the evaluation of a contractor’s bid.
MicroTech
MicroTech Sponsors U.S. Mexico NAFTA Caucus Looking out to a picturesque view of the Capital, the Ambassador of Mexico to the U.S., Amb. Eduardo Medina Mora, and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Amb. Anthony Wayne, took to the podium yesterday evening to deliver the Keynote Address at the U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce annual conference. MicroTech is an Ambassadorial Sponsor of the two day event celebrating the partnership between private and public leaders in Mexico and the United States. MicroTech President & CEO, Tony Jimenez, attended the opening reception at the Jones Day Building with Senior Vice President of Product Solutions, Bill Collins; VP of Commercial Solutions, Jerry Nappi; VP of Business Development, Adam Snow; and Director of IDIQ Programs, Marko Nikituk. Jimenez became a board member of the U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce Binational Board of Directors in the 2009. Established as a 501 (c) (6) non profit association in 1973, the Chamber operates 12 chapters to assist local businesses in bridging differences in language and culture, legal, regulatory, and economic systems. Jimenez said, “The U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce is doing tremendous work in connecting our two countries. It’s been a pleasure to serve on their board, because together we increase relations which increases trade. That all boils down to creating more jobs for talented people, and that’s what this country is all about opportunity.” The Ambassadors spoke about President Obama’s recent visit to Mexico and the 20 year anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). As one of the only U.S. IT service providers at the conference, MicroTech has made strategic investments in Mexico’s manufacturing boom, launching MicroTech International this year with Tomás Esterrich, Senior VP, as the Executive Director.
Cloud World Forum and Exposition June 26-27 – London, England Boasting the most comprehensive agenda and speaker line-up in the cloud sector, the Cloud World Forum is the platform for global authorities to present their “howto” strategy and vision for how cloud can enhance your organization. Hear from over 200 premier speakers across 8 theatres representing the most cloud knowledge on the planet. Meet with over 150 leading solutions providers in our large-scale exhibition. No other event has as many recognized headline participants or covers the market in as much detail. The forum is well-suited for attendees focused on the public sector, infrastructure, security, apps, mobile, finance, and big data. There will be over 120 exhibitors located in the National Hall Olympia, in London. For Sponsorship or exhibition enquiries please contact Mark Johnstone, Show Director on +44 (0) 845 519 1230 or email mark.johnstone@informa.com. More information can be found at the event’s website: www.cloudwf.com.
ONE SOURCE. MANY CAPABILITIES. DIGITALLY FOCUSED. At TMP Government, we develop technologies, strategies and creative solutions that are revolutionizing the way government and its contractors engage target audiences. Our innovative, cost-effective solutions–from digital to traditional–are ready to meet your unique communications needs. We don’t just know government, public relations, recruitment, creative, digital and marketing–we’re the industry’s thought leaders. Let us put our decades of defense, aerospace and government experience to work for you. We’re ready to meet your challenges and exceed your expectations today. Contact Mark Havard at 703.269.0144 or mark.havard@TMPgovernment.com. www.TMPgovernment.com
Solar Thermal China Exposition July 3-5 – Beijing Solar Thermal China is the first pure business-to-business exhibition in China dedicated to the solar thermal market. It is co-organized by China's top industry organization in its field- the National Alliance for Solar Thermal Energy comprising over 70 key manufacturers that form the backbone of the solar thermal industry, and local renowned technology innovation institutions. Taking place over three days, Solar Thermal China creates a unique trading platform for Chinese and foreign industry professionals to showcase their latest solar thermal products, technologies, and services. As integral part of the umbrella event Clean Energy Expo China (CEEC), Solar Thermal China shares CEEC’s resource and takes advantage of its position as a leading trading and knowledgesharing platform for the entire clean energy industry in China. Solar Thermal China creates perfect conditions for all companies in the solar thermal sector to tap new business potential: - Network with industry professionals, potential partners, and new customers and suppliers. - Discover new concepts, innovative solutions and successful technologies. - Find new solar thermal suppliers and partners for better cost control and mass production. - Learn about upcoming trends in solar thermal markets in China. For more information, visit www.solarthermalchina.com/
Conference on Disaster Management June 23-26 – Toronto Whether you are in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Emergency Response, Risk Management, Crisis Management or Crisis Communications, this is the ONE conference you can't afford to miss. Organizational Resilience, Community Resilience, Contingency Planning, Community Preparedness, Risk Assessment, Recovery Planning, Impact Assessment, VOST and SMEM are some of the key topical areas explored at WCDM. There is no other conference quite like the WCDM. We provide a unique venue for Disaster Management professionals from around the world to present, network and learn. Discover new solutions by networking with your peers, exchange ideas with colleagues from other disaster management disciplines and participate in a knowledge exchange unlike any other event of its kind. WCDM provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable education, training and best practices to assist you, your organization and your community mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disaster. A great conference means answering three important questions: What did I learn? Who did I meet? Afterwards, did I do something new? Attend WCDM, and you'll answer all of these questions and more. Located in Toronto, the cultural, entertainment and financial capital of Canada. No better affordable opportunity for local Canadians to see and hear from International Speakers. Wonderful for international delegates to visit one of the finest cities in the world! . For more information, visit www.wcdm.org.
Global Intelligence Forum USA July 30-31 – Washington, D.C. For over 30 years, the government and industry members of the AFCEA Intelligence Committee have sponsored highly regarded classified symposia and conferences for intelligence professionals. Now – in partnership with AFCEA’s Cyber Committee – the Intelligence Committee is bringing that same expertise to an unclassified forum as part of its commitment to supporting the public-private partnership the nation needs to ensure secure operations in cyberspace. On July 30-31, 2013, in the National Press Club in the heart of Washington, D.C. right near the White House, the AFCEA Global Intelligence Forum will focus specifically on the role of intelligence in the cyber domain. During this day and a half, unclassified conference, leaders from across the government, military, and industry will explore the role that the Intelligence Community can play in helping to ensure free and secure cyberspace operations – from setting requirements, to collecting and analyzing data, to delivering insights and recommendations. In the end, the discourse will look at where industry can partner with the government to provide cyber situational awareness and indications and warning. To receive the member rate for conference registration you must be an active AFCEA individual member or designated associate member of an AFCEA corporate member company. If you sign up for the member rate and do not meet the criteria, you will be charged the correct rate.
To join AFCEA or verify current membership status: Call (800) 336-4583, ext. 6158 or (703) 631-6158.
FEW National Training Program July 22-26 – Orlando, Florida For many years, departments and agencies have successfully hosted forums in conjunction with Federally Employed Women’s (FEW) National Training Program (NTP). FEW invites your agency to host a Forum in Orlando on Monday, July 22, 2013. The Forum affords agencies an opportunity to bring staff together from across the country and overseas, and FEW offers free meeting space to all participating agencies. An Agency Forum brings together Equal Opportunity/Civil Rights (EO/CR) headquarters and field staff, directors, full-time and collateral-duty Federal Women’s Program Managers (FWPMs), and other special emphasis program managers, coordinators of programs for individuals with disabilities, human resource staff, agency line managers and supervisors, and other attendees from the field. Set your course for an Expo Experience located in the beautiful Hilton Orlando Florida Ballroom. Don't miss the chance to win awesome door prizes, purchase amazing items from loyal vendors, gather information for yourself and network with your fellow FEW members. Remember to stop by the Expo Experience on either Tuesday, July 23 or Wednesday, July 24 to put your name in for a door prize. On Tuesday, FEW will have special lunches for purchase in the Expo Experience and will offer short training vignettes provided by select Exhibitors. You don't want to miss this one. For more information, visit: few.org/training-education/national-training-program/
Orlando Florida
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By Air: Getting to Orlando is quick and easy with a constantlygrowing list of non-stop routes to both of the area's airports, Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Sanford Orlando International Airport (SFB). The MCO is Florida's busiest airport located in Southeast Orlando and lands you closest to all that Central Florida has to offer, including the Orange County Convention Center less than 3 miles away. It is serviced by all major car rental carriers, most of which have desks and vehicles at the main terminal. By Car: The main highways in Orlando are Interstate 4, the East-West Expressway (Toll 408), the Beachline (Toll 528), the Central Florida Greeneway (Toll 417), and the Florida Turnpike. In Orlando there are many different highways and major roadways that will get you around the city. Traffic can be a nightmare on I-4 since it is primary highway in Orlando, especially during rush hours. Also be sure to bring lots of spare change for the toll roads, unless you have an E-Pass (or Sun Pass). Public Transportation: Lynx is Orlando's public transportation system, there is a sub-station at the airport, with direct services to various areas including DownTown Orlando and the International Drive resort area. Other places can be reached by making (free) transfers. Standard bus fare is $2 per person one way. You can get daily passes on the bus ($4.50) and weekly passes for $16. LYNX also offers a free bus system within Downtown Orlando called LYMMO. For more information about routes and schedules, visit www.golynx.com. By Shuttle: Shuttle services are available when traveling to/from the airport, and are affordable alternatives to taxis and luxury sedans. There are various companies offering shuttle service on a continual basis (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), including Orlando Airport Van, Mears Transportation, and Super Shuttle among others. Individual rates vary depending on the provider, but generally range between $10 and $30. By Taxi: Taxis and pedicabs are convenient ways to get around Orlando. Pedicab pick-up and drop-off areas will be well-marked and will vary based on show activity. A taxi ride to the Orange County Convention Center — the nation's 2nd largest convention complex and the center of Orlando's economic activity costs approximately $32. From the Convention Center, it costs about $29 to Downtown Orlando, $8 to International Drive/”Restaurant Row”, $34 to Epcot/Disney, and $11 to North International Drive/ Belz Factory Outlet Mall. Orlando Weather The weather in Orlando is typically mild, with year-round sun, an average annual temperature of 72 degrees, and a mostly dry climate from October to May. The summer months bring high humidity, a hot sun, and afternoon thunderstorms so pack hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, light clothing and perhaps a rain poncho for those summer showers. The early fall months is still very warm but far less humid. The weather tends to be very nice in November. Winter in Orlando is generally pleasant – chilly to locals, but warm to people who visit from cold weather regions. Pack long pants, light layers, and a couple heavier jackets or sweaters. As spring arrives, the temperature in Orlando begin to climb back up.
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Off the Clock One of the most common misconceptions about Orlando is that it’s only a place for families. While Orlando may be a mecca for families flocking to Disney World during the day, once night falls, Orlando transforms into a different town filled with pubs, restaurants, bars, and live entertainment. Universal CityWalk is always a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. The 30-acre entertainment complex offers something for everyone – from mini-golf to shopping stores to nightclubs and restaurants to cinemas. CityWalk also hosts a variety of concerts and special events throughout the year. For a night out: check out Orlando's downtown scene. Nightclubs such as Independent Bar epitomize the lively spirit of the city. This hotspot features a different musical genre each night, from retro 70s and 80s to indie rock to top 40 music. Not only does the nightspot have three bars and a dance floor, it also has an outdoor patio with a gorgeous view of downtown Orlando. For a classier ambiance: head to the Bösendorfer Lounge is another favorite among the locals. The Lounge at the Grand Bohemian Hotel provides a stylish, big-city atmposphere in which to unwind after a long business day. Just steps away from the regional centers of government and commerce, the lounge also offers an impressive opportunity to network with local elites. The Bosendorfer Longe is a great place to sip wine and enjoy the sounds of the Imperial Grand Bösendorfer Piano, one of only a handful in the world. Guests enjoy live entertainment and signature dishes as a fanciful harlequin figurine spins atop the round bar, decorated in black marble, red stones and mirror pieces. Every Friday and Saturday night, Lounge visitors enjoy classic soul and acid jazz music. Explore Orlando's natural beauty: Book a tour at Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour. This hour-long tour along the Winter Park chain of lakes provides glimpse of Orlando untouched by Disney's Imagineers. The boat takes you through the true beauty of Winter Park which includes Rollins College, Kraft Azalea Gardens, Isle of Sicily, tropical birds, plants, flowers and magnificent mansions. A ride on the boat only costs $10.
Dining in Orlando Recommendations for a Business Meeting Capital Grille: Located across the street from the Orange County Convention Center, the Capital Grille is a great place for hosting a business meeting. Using only the finest, freshest ingredients, the Capital Grille offers classic steakhouse fare such as the dry aged Porterhouse, creative seafood dishes like the Citrus Glazed Salmon, and world-class wines. The fine-dining restaurant has been named "Best Steakhouse” in Best of Orange County 2012, and “Best Wine List” by Orlando Sentinel 2012. The Capital Grille caters to the business clientele by offering private dining rooms perfect for hosting formal business proposals or company parties. Each room is equipped with state-of-the-art technology such as a digital presentation system that can receive television broadcasts, play DVDs or display laptop presentations all on highdefinition widescreen televisions.
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Seasons 52 For a dining experience that is sure to make an impression on business partners and clients, make your way over to Seasons 52, where the ambiance oozes class. Located less than 3 miles away from the Orange County Convention Center, the award winning eatery was listed as one of the “Top 50 Breakout Brands” in the Nation's Restaurant News in 2013, as well as the “Best Fine Dining Restaurant” for two years in a row by the Southwest Orlando Bulletin. The upscale restaurant offers healthy seasonally-inspired menus designed to excite and surprise the palate. Seasons 52 chefs use natural cooking techniques such as wood-fire grilling, brick-oven cooking and caramelizing vegetables to let the natural flavors shine through. Some of the guest favorites include Maui Tuna Crunch Salad, Oak-Fired Western Buffalo Burger,Caramelized Sea Scallops, MesquiteGrilled Garlic Shrimp and Saffron Risotto, and Grilled Lamb T-Bone Chops. The restaurant also offers an international wine list featuring diverse wine selections that personalize the dining experience. Seasons 52 is opened for lunch and dinner. Del Frisco's Prime Steak & Lobster As one of Orlando's oldest steakhouses, Christner’s Del Frisco’s Prime Steak & Lobster is the place to go for executive-style dining. The high-end restaurant, located 20 minutes away from the Orange County Convention Center, provides eight private dining rooms at no extra cost, and have become a popular venue for holiday parties, business meetings/dinners, and other special occasions. Here, the décor is rich, the ambiance is intimate and classy, and the steaks are all prime-aged, corn-fed and are cut fresh to order. Not only is this Central Florida steakhouse known for its mouth-watering steaks, ribeyes, and filet mignons, but it also offers cold water lobster tails imported from Australia and New Zealand. To top it off, Del Frisco's boasts an impressive wine cellar stocked with more than 5,500 bottles as well as the region’s most extensive list of single-malt Scotch. For a Quick Bite on a Budget Pizzeria Valdiano If you are looking for a quick bite on a budget, look no further than Pointe Orlando, situated just across the Orange County Convention Center. The shopping center offers 17 dining choices including national franchises like Johnny Rockets and Hooters. But if you would rather try a local favorite, grab a slice of New York style pizza at Pizzeria Valdiano. This family owned franchise has been voted “Best Pizza in Town” for 8 years in a row by the Orlando Sentinel. With more than 30 specialty pies, pizza by the slice, stromboli, subs, salads, pastries, espresso and more, Pizzeria Valdiano's family knowledge of the industry and its "secrets" provide the original taste of Italy in America.
Washington D.C.
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Getting to D.C. via Airplane: Most people heading into D.C. to for business arrive at one of Washington's two major airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airport. Located less than 5 miles south of The White House, the DCA is only a short ride away from downtown D.C. The Dulles International Airport is located about a half hour from the city. further But if your business is taking you to the Dulles Corrider in Northern Virginia, flying into Dulles International Airport makes more sense. Ground Transpiration: From the Reagan airport into downtown Washington, taxi fares will run between $8 and $17 because it is so close to the city. If you're coming from Dulles airport to downtown DC will cost more than $50 plus tax, with lesser charges along the Northern Virginia route into the city. Renting a car is another available option at both Dulles and Reagan airports. Public Transportation: If you're heading into Downtown D.C. from the Washington Reagan airport, the Metro can get you the in about 15 minutes and will cost about $2 one-way, depending on your stop. Stations are located in terminals B and C. Weather: Although weather in D.C. is relatively mild compared to the rest of the nation, you should still be mindful of the season when packing your suitcase because the capital region has four distinct seasons. In the Fall, the foliage changes colors and the temperatures are cool, so take a medium or light jacket and long pants. Wintertime temperatures in Washington D.C. fluctuate above freezing, so bring your rain boots and umbrella — there will be lots of rain and the occasional snowstorm. In the Spring, temperatures begin to climb to a comfortable range in the mid 60s and 70s. During the Summer, the weather can get hot, humid, and uncomfortable. Temperature highs rise to the upper 80s, so bring along some shorts and light blouses.
Off the Clock POV Roof Terrace and Lounge For those itching for a lively night in town, head up to the Point of View Rooftop Lounge and Terrace. Located in the heart of Washington D.C., this popular hotspot is renowned for its magnificent views of the city's historic monuments. The modern terrace is decorated with striking decor to complement the skyline; it provides patrons with indoor and outdoor seating for breathtaking views during any season. This unique venue is a great place for after-work cocktails, intimate gatherings, and late-night bottle service. P.O.V. is equipped with a full bar that offers a seasonal cocktail menu perfect as well as an eclectic tapas menu. On weekends, P.O.V. sets the standard for the ultimate nightlife experience by transforming into a high-energy dance club featuring the hottest Djs on the East Coast. P.O.V. is also offers guests an alternative W Living Room Lounge bar, which books live entertainment on Friday nights and a DJ on Saturday nights.
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McCormick & Schmick's at 16th and K Once the clock hits 5, head over to McCormick & Schmick's on 16th and K Street to relax after a long business day. The McCormick franchise has locations all across the country, and is best known for serving great seafood. The K Street branch, however, is especially popular because it is frequented by lawyers, lobbyists, business types, and politicos who work in the surrounding metropolitan area. Its clientele makes it the perfect place to grab a drink after work and mingle. The Washingtonian Magazine named McCormick & Schmick's the “Best Happy Hour� in town, with specials on draft beers, well spirits, wines, cocktails, and martinis. International Spy Museum For the business traveler who's off the clock, there is a plethora of museums, art exhibits, and historic monuments to check out. For those who are intrigued by the secretive world of spies, head over to the International Spy Museum. There you can live out your espionage fantasy by enrolling in spy school to learn how to morph your identity, hone your intuition and observation skills, and take a pathology workshop. The museum invites visitors to explore a realistic forensics lab, create ID cards with fingerprinting, and try out a lie detector test. The International Spy Museum is also equipped with a simulated FBI shooting range and high-speed police chase simulators.
Dining in D.C. Recommendations for a Business Meeting Brasserie Beck Established Spring 2007, Brasserie Beck is quickly gaining a reputation for serving quality Belgian cuisine all day from lunch to late night. Located at the heart of D.C.'s burgeoning McPherson square, the contemporary European style brasserie has become a popular place for Washingtonites to meet up both during and after business hours. The beautifully decorated dining room doesn't carry conversations across the room, so it's a great spot for business lunches and private meetings. Restaurant owner and critically acclaimed chef Robert Wiedmaier brings inspiration from his Belgian roots into his dishes. Guest favorites include the moules and frites with a trio of homemade dipping sauces, the Charcuterie Plate, the classic Belgian mainstay of Beef Carconnade, and the Crispy Skate Wing. Beck also features a raw oyster bar and a full-service bar that boasts the city's most comprehensive Belgian beer list outside Belgium with nine draught beers and over 100 offered by the bottle. Old Ebbitt Grill Just steps away from The White House, Old Ebbitt Grill is a popular dining destination for suits to discuss business over traditional American food. Its Beaux-Arts facade and Victorian interior is reminiscent of Washington saloons at the turn of the century. The 1856 establishment was a favorite amongst U.S. presidents like Grant, Cleveland, Harding, and Theodore Roosevelt. Its mahogany and velvet booths provide the perfect privacy for political insiders, lawyers, business executives, journalists, and celebrities to meet up, negotiate deals, or swap stories. This historic eatery serves upscale American saloon food with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal ingredients. Their menu offers a wide variety of traditional cuisine, from pasta to steak to seafood. If you are a fan of oysters, be sure to stop by D.C.'s most famous Oyster Bar in the back of the room.