FCSA Strategy Announcement Invitation

Over the past decade, Federal Government customers have procured Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) services through a combination of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and General Services Administration (GSA) contract vehicles. With the upcoming expiration of multiple contracts in the 2011-2012 timeframe, and to increase cooperation among federal agencies, DISA and GSA have agreed on a joint strategy to replace the expiring contracts. GSA, in partnership with DISA, cordially invites your company to attend the Future COMSATCOM Services Acquisition (FCSA) Strategy Announcement, 10 AM August 6, 2009 at the GSA Building, 18th and F Streets NW, Washington DC. The FCSA Strategy Announcement is essential for understanding how the Federal Government intends to purchase future commercial satellite services from industry. What you will learn at the FCSA Strategy Announcement: - The Federal Government Customer’s COMSATCOM needs - COMSATCOM Acquisition Vehicles - Solicitation and Award timeline You must RSVP to attend the event. Reserve your attendance now by sending an RSVP to [email protected] by 3:00 PM August 4, 2009. In the RSVP, please provide the following information: - Company name and contact information - Full name, phone, email, and the last 4 digits of the social security number of all attending individuals. (NOTE: If you are unable to provide social security number information, please provide a passport number) - Special needs requirements, if required It is requested that responses be coordinated by a single point of contact per company. Due to the limited amount of space, the number of attendees is limited to 2 per company. Pay parking is available, but limited. Attendees may also take Metro to the Farragut West Metro stop and use the 18th & I Streets, NW exit. It is requested that participants arrive 45 to 60 minutes in advance to allow for time to clear security check-in and be seated prior to the start of the event. Participants must show a photo ID at the main entrance security gate. If you cannot attend, information will be posted on the GSA.gov website at http://www.gsa.gov/fcsa after the announcement.