The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) will be holding "Industry Day 2012" on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 8:00AM–5:00PM at the Kerr McGee Center 100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA. The objective of this conference is to enhance NAWCWD-Industry collaboration in support of Naval Aviation and the Warfighter.

The agenda will include introductory presentations by NAVAIR/NAWCWD leadership, forecasted contracting opportunities for FY12, FY13 and FY14 and discussions on the use of Commercial Service Agreements (CSA) and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA).

The conference is open to all industry representatives whose companies can provide products and services to NAWCWD or are interested in the use of a CSA or CRADA. Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. You must be registered to attend and identification will be required at check-in.

Who Should Attend?

• Federal contractors (large and small) that are interested in NAWCWD contracting and subcontracting opportunities representing all industries.
• Companies interested in partnering with NAWCWD in efforts jointly shared and funded through the use of a CRADA.
• Commercial customers interested in using NAWCWD‘s extensive research, development, acquisition, test and evaluation capabilities through the use of a CSA.
• Representatives from Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a), HUB-Zone, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

**Please note that the forecast is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a specific offer or commitment by the Navy to fund, in whole or in part, any opportunities referenced herein.

General Information

Location.  Kerr McGee Conference Center, 100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA.

Security. No base access is required and no security badges will be needed or provided.

Dress/Attire. Business Attire for civilians. Uniform of the Day (Khaki) for military participants

Meals / Beverages. There are no fees to attend this event and no meals / beverages are provided.

Lodging Accommodations

• Lodging and Accomodations
  Users are encouraged to verify rates directly prior to planning a visit. 

Car Rentals

• Avis: 760 – 446-5556
• Dollar Rent-A-Car: 760-446-4554
• Enterprise: 760-384-2816
• Thrifty Car Rental : 760-377-4442
• Note: There is also a daily shuttle plane to and from the Inyokern airport to the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) each day.
  United Express: 800-241-6522 or 760-377-5000.

General Information Sources

• Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

• Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce

Specific Attractions (Few examples)

• Trona Pinnacles (30 minutes away)
• Jawbone Canyon Off-Road ATV Links
• White Water Rafting—Kernville (90 minutes away)
• Hiking Mt. Whitney (90 minutes away)
• Mammoth Mountain Year-Round Resort Links (3 hrs. away)

Parking

• Parking is free at the Kerr McGee Community Center.