Defense Nuclear Agency, 6801 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA, 22310- 3398

A -- FORECAST TO INDUSTRY POC Thomas McCabe, (703) 325-6961. The Defense Special Weapons Agency (DSWA) (formerly the Defense Nuclear Agency) will hold its third annual Forecast to Industry highlighting projected FY97 contracting opportunities supporting agency-wide programs. This year's Forecast will continue to stress the theme of post-cold war national security priorities, consistent with DSWA's recently revised name and organization. Agency Director, Major General Gary L. Curtin, USAF, will discuss the Agency's strategy for the sustainment and consolidation of core nuclear capabilities, while adjusting to meet the new emerging challenges related to DSWA's missions. The morning session will include a brief overview and update of DSWA's business practices. Both morning and afternoon sessions will provide detailed information regarding DSWA's investment strategy and technology needs, along with information on specific projects, milestones, projected contract periods, and planned RFP release and contract award dates. Topics of interest will span the following areas of the agency's mission; warfighter support, maintenance of nuclear expertise, nuclear weapons stockpile support, defeat of hardened targets/tunnels, counterproliferation advanced concept technology and exercise support, and arms control technology. The agency-wide forecast will be held on 30 Oct 96 at the Marriott Crystal Forum (affiliated with the Crystal City Marriott), 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Conference check-in will be from 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. Lunch will not be provided, but numerous eating establishments are within walking distance. (The Agency's mission of managing the Cooperative Threat Reduction/Defense Conversion Program assisting the former Soviet Union will not be a subject of this Forecast to Industry.) Persons wishing to attend the agency-wide Forecast should fax a registration form containing the names of persons attending, company name, address, phone number, and fax number to ''DSWA Agency-Wide Forecast to Industry,'' Fax No. (703) 325-2955, or mail to DSWA, ATTN: Sandy Short, AMC, 6801 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310-3398. Pre-registration is required for attendance. All registration forms must be received at DSWA by COB 23 Oct 96. A Conference Fee of $5.00, payable to ''Forecast to Industry,'' will be required at conference check-in. Questions regarding this announcement should be directed to Mr. Thomas McCabe, (Phone (703) 325-6961). No Telephone reservation will be accepted. Information on DSWA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DSWA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. Reference Synopsis No. (0257)

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