Agenda

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Confirmed Speakers:

• BG Thomas J. Richardson, USA, Commander, Defense Supply Center Columbus
• VADM Alan S. Thompson, SC, USN, Director, Defense Logistics Agency
• Mr. Shay Assad, Director, Defense Procurement, Acquisition Policy and Strategic Sourcing
• Mr. Jeff Dretzka, VP of Sales and Marketing, Underground Pipeline, Inc. (UPI)

Breakout Topics Include:

• Land Supply Chain  
• Maritime Supply Chain 
• Procurement Systems and Supplier Interfaces
• Value Engineering Tools for Contractor Support
• DFAS Your Financial Partner @ Work
• Depot Level Reparables
• Maritime Federal Supply Class Supply Chain Partnership (FSC-SCP)
• Surge and Industrial Initiatives
• Procurement Opportunities for Small Businesses
• DLA Product Verification Program And Product Testing Centers
• Cost & Pricing Data
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) / Packaging & Markings

Breakout Descriptions (PDF)
DSCC Facility Tour Agenda (PDF)

Location

Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 North High St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 827-2500

General Session will be held in Ballrooms 1-3 and the Exhibit Hall is located in Hall C.

Directions from Port Columbus Int'l Airport:

• Departing from the terminal at the Port Columbus International Airport, you are on International Gateway Drive.
• Go through the traffic light at Stelzer Rd.
• Follow the signs to Rte. #670 West.
• Follow Rte. #670 West until you come to Third St./Convention Center exit.
• Take the Third St. exit and follow to Chestnut St.
• Turn Left on Chestnut St.
• Turn Left on to Fourth St. Turn Left onto Nationwide Blvd.
• Great Columbus Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Columbus are located on the right.

Lodging

Hyatt Regency Columbus
350 North High St
Columbus, OH 43215
Tel: (614) 463-1234

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. To make your reservation, please call the hotel directly. In order to ensure the discounted NDIA rate, you must make your reservations early and ask for the "NDIA - Land & Maritime Supply Chains Business Conference & Exhibition" room block. Rooms will not be held after July 25, 2009 and may sell out before then. Rates are also subject to increase after this date.

• Government Rate- $105/$132* (single/double)
• Industry Rate- $130/$157 (single/double)

*Or the prevailing government per diem. The government per diem rate is available only to active duty or civilian government employees. ID will be required upon check-in.  Retired military IDs do not qualify.

Parking

• Hotel Valet Parking:
  $18.00 per day / $23.00 for overnight guests
  Includes complimentary In/Out Privileges
  Clearance 6'3"
  
• Off-Site Parking Available at Chestnut Street Garage:
  1 block south of hotel $12 overnight self parking  Option to charge parking to room
  Includes complimentary In/Out Privileges and is accessible to and from the hotel via enclosed and covered walkway
  
• Additional Parking Provided By Convention Center Underground Garage:
  $14 per 12-24 Hrs
  No In/Out Privileges
  
• Convention Center East Lot:
  Outdoor self parking $14 per 12-24 Hrs
  No In/Out Privileges

Registration

3 Ways to Register:

1. Online Registration is now CLOSED!
   
2. Register via fax: (703) 522-1885.
   
3. Register via mail: NDIA, Event #9780, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201.

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DSCC Facility Tour:

The DSCC Facility Tour registration is NOW FILLED.  In order to be put on the wait list, please fill out the below form and fax in.  You will be notified, via email, if you get moved on the tour list.

Buses will depart from the Columbus Convention Center for DSCC.  Schedule includes a DSCC State of the Center Briefing, Tour of the Command Suite, Test Lab, DSCC Historical Museum, Ohio Army National Guard Facility and Small Business Office.  A maximum of 150 participants can attend

Download/Print/View the DSCC Facility Tour Registration Form

Please do not fax or mail any registrations after August 8, 2009.  After this date, please bring your registration form with you to the conference to register onsite.  Registrations will not be taken over the phone.  Payment must be made at the time of registration.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received before July 11, 2009 will receive a full refund.  Cancellations received between July 11 and August 8, 2009 will receive a refund minus a $75 cancellation fee.  No refunds will be given for cancellations received after August 8, 2009.  Substitutions are welcome in lieu of cancellations. Substitutions and cancellations must be made in writing to kseymour@ndia.org

Exhibits

Cost to Exhibit:

• Corporate Member Rate*: $23.00 / sq. ft. (Note: your corporate member dues must be current to be able to get the member rate).
  *Rate also applies to bona-fide government agencies
• Non-Corporate Member Rate: $23.00 / sq. ft.
• Membership Discount:  To qualify for the member rate on booths, or the small business package, your company has to join NDIA first as a Corporate Member,  Contact Zoila Burbano, Assistant Director, Membership, at 703-247-2565
• To purchase your booth in real time: www.ndia.org/exhibits/9780

Exhibit Rate Includes:

• Networking social functions in the exhibit hall.
• All scheduled meal events including lunches, breakfasts, etc.
• Two complimentary conference registrations for exhibit personnel, per 10' x 10'.
• Conference attendee list (via email).
• Company profile online.
• 24 hour security.
• Fabric back and side walls and 7" x 44" ID sign.

Please visit www.ndia.org/exhibits/9780 for exhibitor information.

Attendee Information

Attire:

• Class A for military
• Business for civilian

*In addition, your identification badge, received upon conference check-in, must be worn at all times*

NDIA supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Attendees with special needs should contact Kelly Seymour at kseymour@ndia.org

Sponsorship

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Alden Davidson at adavidson@ndia.org or 703-247-2582.

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Contact Info/Inquiries/Questions

NDIA POC: Kelly Seymour, kseymour@ndia.org or (703) 247-2583