THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS OR BIDS, AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS PUBLISHED TO ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT IN DEVELOPING MARKET RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY CAPABILITIES ONLY.  THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT OVERTLY STATE OR IMPLY THAT ANY CONTRACT ACTIONS WILL RESULT AT ANY TIME FROM THIS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

PURPOSE OF THIS SPECIAL NOTICE:

The Director of Logistics, United States Europe Command (USEUCOM J4) and United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM J4), plan to host the Joint EUCOM/AFRICOM Deployment and Distribution Conference, with a date of 18-21 May 2020.

For planning purposes, we are gathering information on potential business or commercial entities that may be interested in participating in the event. Interested parties may send their intent to participate to the following e-mail addresses:

(1)     Ms. Rebecca Steppling: [email protected]

Please include your company name, point of contact information, the number of potential attendees, your interest in exhibiting/demonstrating your products or services, and indicate whether US or non-US business entity.

State in the subject line: JEADDC

Please respond to this announcement NLT COB 01 May 2020.

This event will be held in Stuttgart, Germany and focus on increased strategic relationships and knowledge across the European and African distribution networks resulting in elevated paths toward operational efficiencies.  Specific details of the event are available on the website and can be obtained by contacting the designated representatives above.

United States European Command (USEUCOM) Logistics Directorate (J4) and United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Logistics Directorate (J4) are focused on increasing and improving both relationships and information flow across the European distribution enterprise. JEADDC 2020 is focused on strengthening partnerships with industry to improve our support to the warfighter and to provide options and decision space for our Combatant Commanders.  We hope to increase the understanding of stakeholder’s requirements, share our deployment and distribution opportunities, and to seek improved collaboration between the U.S., Allies, partners, and industry.

Relevant Commercial Technologies Include:

• Active Network Management
• Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations
• Airlift Platforms
• Airport Services
• Asset Management
• Automatic Identification and Data Capture
• Automated Identification Systems
• Automated Mobility Systems
• Broadband Internet
• Cloud Technology
• Command and Control Systems
• Cyber Security
• Global Transportation Network
• Information Technology
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• In-Transit Visibility
• Maritime Port Services
• On-Demand Transportation Management Systems
• Qualcomm Tracking
• Radio-Frequency Identification
• Real Time Communication and Navigation
• Road and Rail Services
• Satellite Tracking
• Satellite Visibility
• Sealift Platforms
• Secure Communication
• Supply-Chain Management
• Transportation Data Security
• Transportation Protective Services
• Video Networks
• VoIP

The event will provide an environment for participating attendees from both the government and commercial sectors to interact on the themed issues. The feedback generated from the event will be used by the government to plan for future requirements. The basic structure of the event will be a general session and workshops in addition to dedicated vendor/government interaction time in the exhibit hall and networking events.

All expenses and costs associated with attending or participating in the Joint EUCOM/AFRICOM Deployment and Distribution Conference are the sole responsibility for the individual attendee. 

Website and Registration:

https://www.ncsi.com/event/jeaddc/

Point of Contact:

Ms. Rebecca Steppling: [email protected]