Scott AFB to Hold Industry Day on Oct. 8


This week, SDDC announced the agenda for an “Industry Day” at the National Guard Facility located outside Scott Air Force Base on Wednesday, October 8th. This industry day comes on the heels of a Stop Ship announcement for the Defense Transportation Coordination Initiative, and a market research Request for Information from DoD Freight Transportation Services. The DTCI Stop Ship order can be viewed here. And the Request for Information can be viewed here.

Location: Illinois Army National Guard Readiness Center, 650 Seibert Rd, Shiloh, IL 62269

Agenda:

  • 0730-0800: Arrivals
  • 0800-0830: Welcome and Administrative Remarks
  • 0830-0900: Acquisition Process and Industry Engagement
  • 0900-0930: Small Business
  • 0930-1130: Requirement Overview, Way Ahead
  • 1130-1200: Questions and Closing Remarks

RSVP: email Christine Part at Christine.m.peart.civ@mail.mil by October 3rd with the name of your company and number of attendees. Gate passes are not needed as base access is not required.

TIA’s Government Freight Committee is beginning assembly of a framework to examine the costs, benefits, and best practices involved in moving government freight. If you are interested in participating in this process and sharing your expertise, please contact Will Sehestedt at sehestedt@tianet.org, 703-299-5713.