DARPA INDUSTRY DAY WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT -Networking in Extreme Environments (NETEX) - The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Advanced Technology Office (ATO) will be hosting an Industry Day Workshop on the topic of Networking in Extreme Environments (NETEX) for solicitation information. Reference BAA03-20 posted 14 March 2003 for program overview and technical background. Industry Day—Location, Contacts, Registration and Information: The Industry Day Workshop will be held at the George Mason University, Arlington Campus Professional Center, Ste 329, 3401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201 on 7 April 2003 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The objectives of this workshop are to: (1) release technical information relating to the DARPA NETEX program, (2) present current work and future needs related to NETEX, and (3) to promote technical exchange among government, commercial, academic, and other interested parties. Participants in the workshop are encouraged to explore teaming arrangements that might bring different skill sets to the table to enable integrated solutions to this problem. The workshop will be unclassified and open. Time will be allocated for invited presentations on UWB implementations and performer background; expect 10 minute speaking blocks. If interested in presenting, indicate your desire to present and submit your presentation by sending an email to Sharlene Kane, SYColeman Corporation:
[email protected]. Proprietary, classified, or sensitive information shall not be included in the workshop presentations. DARPA reserves the right to screen and edit the material before it is presented at the workshop. There will be an opportunity at the workshop to sign up for short one-on-one meetings with the PM on the following day. Due to limited seating, attendance may be limited to two representatives per organization, preferably one business and one technical representative, where applicable. Please declare your citizenship in the remarks block. Foreign nationals must complete and return a DARPA Foreign National Visitor Request (DARPA Form 60) not later than 26 March 2003 if they wish to attend the workshop. Foreign nationals must declare their citizenship in the remarks section of the registration page to prompt the DARPA Form 60 to be sent. Attendees at the workshop are responsible for providing registration cost fees of $40, travel arrangements, and hotel reservations. The Government will not reimburse the attendees for any costs associated with its participation and is under no obligation to award any related contract associated with this event. Participation in Industry Day is totally voluntary. Attendance at the workshop is not required to reply to BAA03-20. Points of Contact: Technical questions can be addressed to Stephen Griggs, DARPA Advanced Technology Office, Email
[email protected]. Alternate POC: Dan Erndle, 703-247-7715,
[email protected]. Pre-registration is required by COB 1 April 2003 for workshop attendance. A web site has been established at http://www.darpa.mil/ato/solicit/NETEX/index.htm that provides registration information, agenda, and information to be presented during the Industry Day. Participants are required to register for this event by sending an email to Sharlene Kane, SYColeman Corporation email:
[email protected], with the following information: (1) Name (2) Company Name (3) Mailing Address (4) Phone Number (5) Email address (6) Citizenship. You may contact Sharlene Kane via telephone at (703)247-7700 if you have any questions about the registration process. Questions on the workshop may be directed to Dan Erndle, SYColeman Corporation, at
[email protected] 703-247-7715. Questions of a contractual nature should be addressed to Anthony E. Cicala, Contracting Officer, DARPA/CMO, email:
[email protected].