Introduction
Attend the ONLY APBI focused solely on USMC Acquisition and intended to increase industry's awareness of the Marine Corps' critical requirements for innovation and sustainment. Network with over 800 attendees and gain intelligence on USMC acquisition.
We are a Nation at war. The Ground War on Terror has placed unprecedented demands on America's ground fighting forces. Future operational environments will require Marines to apply speed and versatility in uncertain, chaotic, and austere environments.
At the same time, power costs and dependency on fossil fuels pose an increasing threat to our national security. We are reminded daily that innovative solutions are needed that will lighten the load, achieve greater energy efficiency, and reduce our footprint in the area of operations.
The United States Marine Corps is our Nation’s expeditionary “Force of Choice.” As the Commandant’s agents for acquisition and sustainment of systems and equipment used by operating forces to accomplish the warfighting mission, MCSC and PEO LS are charged with the responsibility of providing new or enhanced capabilities to meet warfighter requirements and for resetting the force. This is our challenge.
What we need from Industry:
- Science and Technology
- Energy Focus - "Green Thinking"
- Posture the Marine Corps for the Future
- Innovation
- Lighten the Load
- Unmanned Systems
- MAGTF Systems Engineering
- Quality, Reliable, and Affordable Systems
- Reset and Modernize
Throughout this conference, guest speakers from Industry as well as Marine Corps general officers and high-ranking Navy officials will present relative subject matter. Each MCSC Product Group Director and Independent Program Manager will conduct briefs followed by a panel question and answer period. PEO LS will also provide briefings. Simultaneously, we will conduct workshops on Commercial Enterprise Omnibus Support Services (CEOss) and doing business with the Command. International Programs and Small Business will also provide workshops. There will be an overview on the Marine Corps Systems Command’s budget and the Systems Engineering Interoperability Architecture and Technology (SIAT).
Throughout the entire event, static displays from Marine Corps Combat Development Command, PEO LS, Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, Marine Corps Logistics Command (LOGCOM), Office of Naval Research, Science and Technology, Energy, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) and each Product Group will be on exhibit. There will be subject matter experts and support staff in each display area to answer questions or set up appointments for more in-depth meetings. Please take advantage of all we have to offer.