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Matchmaking Event

The following is information on the Matchmaking Event that will take place at the Expo on 23 October (Thursday) from 1:30 – 4:45.
1. The Matchmaking Event is available only to Expo Exhibitors and Sponsors.
2. Table 1 below provides a brief description on the agency or organization participating in this event.
3. The description block also includes a link to the organization’s web-site.
4. Please review the organization description and visit the web-site for additional purchasing related info.
5. Table 2 below lists the available agency times.
6. Review Table 2 and note the participating organization and the four (4) corresponding times you wish to meet. See FAQ’s below for more information on your selections.
7. The person listed as the primary point of contact when you registered will be contacted by an Expo representative regarding your selections by no later than 17 October 2008.
8. If you have questions, please contact us.


Matchmaking Event FAQ’s

1. What is the process for selecting the agencies I wish to meet with at the Matchmaking Event?
The person listed as the primary point of contact (POC) when you registered will be contacted by an Expo representative regarding your selections by no later than 17 October 2008. If someone else is to make the selections, it is important that you provide the information to the POC.
 
2. Can I select more than four (4) organizations to meet with?
Yes, but this must be done when you pick up your registration package at the Expo. We will have a list of times which were not scheduled. You will be able to schedule at least two (2) additional times on a first come-first serve basis. You will be able to repeat this process at 1:30 when the Matchmaking Event begins on the 23rd. You will be able to select as many remaining times from those that remain.
 
3. Can I call-in or e-mail my selections?
Yes, provided you have first been contacted by an Expo representative.
 
4. How will the Matchmaking be managed on the day of the event?
The Matchmaking Event begins at 1:30 on the 23rd of October, immediately after lunch. A simple announcement will be made approximately every 12 minutes to alert attendees and agency representatives of the time so they may complete their meetings. You should note your appointment times and be at the designated hall one or two minutes before your scheduled time.
 
 

TABLE 1 – Matchmaking Organization/Agency Description

  Agency/Organization Description
1 Hunt Development Group Looking for subcontractors and supplier for general and commercial construction (trade firms) plumbing, framing and roofing and suppliers of electrical and interior furnishings for commercial buildings.

http://www.huntcompanies.com/
2 Los Alamos National Lab General Commodities:  multi-function copiers, business equipment (other than computers),  HEPA Filters, Glove Box supplies, and vacuum products;

http://supply.lanl.gov/
3 Los Alamos National Lab General Construction:  major line-item construction, including new buildings and/or upgrades (nuclear facilities and high hazard facilities), and general plant projects (i.e. construction less than $3M;

http://supply.lanl.gov/
4 Los Alamos National Lab Environmental;  Remediation, Environmental sampling, analytical work;

http://supply.lanl.gov/
5 Los Alamos National Lab General Services  - IT Services, Training, R&D, Hazard Operational Support, Project Management, Engineering Services, etc.

http://supply.lanl.gov/
6 Sandia National Lab Commercial Products & Services, Construction, A/E, R&D, Real Property Leases, Support Services, Staff Augmentation Manufacturing Services

http://www.sandia.gov/bus-ops/scm/what/whatwebuy.html
7 Sandia National Lab Commercial Products & Services, Construction, A/E, R&D, Real Property Leases, Support Services, Staff Augmentation Manufacturing Services

http://www.sandia.gov/bus-ops/scm/what/whatwebuy.html
8 State of NM Purchasing Data Processing, printing, office supplies, pharmaceuticals, medical, film, food

http://www.generalservices.state.nm.us/spd/spd_buy.html
9 Air Force Research Lab R&D, Construction, A/E, Engineering, Equipment, Maintenance, &  Repair, Support Services, Staffing & Training, Environmental, Data Processing, Printing, Office Supplies, Mechanical/Electronic Fabrication, Commercial Products & Services, Environmental Services, IT, etc…

http://www.kirtland.af.mil/
http://www.selltoairforce.org
10 UNM Purchasing All services , equipment, large-small construction

http://www.unm.edu/~purch/commcodes.pdf
11 UNM Purchasing All services , equipment, large-small construction

http://www.unm.edu/~purch/commcodes.pdf
12 Raytheon Coming Soon...
13 NM Office of Science and Technology State assistance with obtaining IS0 9000 certification

http://www.edd.state.nm.us/businessAssistance/iso9000/
14 Ft. Bliss Coming Soon...
15 NM Office of Veteran Services Veteran information on specific programs targeted at veteran-owned firms, certification processes, legislated programs, veteran advocacy programs

http://www.vba.va.gov/ro/west/albuq/docs/index.htm
16 NM Film Office Information on New Mexico’s fastest growing industry. The industry needs your products and services. Find out what the industry purchases, making contact with those who need your services, using our resource guides/web. film organizations and firms, industry expectations.

http://www.nmfilm.com/
17 NM Small Business Development Center Free Services on:
Business Planning & Financing, Business Start Up, Marketing, Women & Minority-Owned Business Programs, Financials, Computing, Selling To The Government, Technical Problems

http://www.nmsbdc.org/sbdc_services.html
18 NM Small Business Development Center Free Services on:
Business Planning & Financing, Business Start Up, Marketing, Women & Minority-Owned Business Programs, Financials, Computing, Selling To The Government, Technical Problems

http://www.nmsbdc.org/sbdc_services.html
19 NM National Guard Purchasing Services , equipment, all products, IT
20 Contract Opportunities Center Contracting opportunities - federal and state organizations in southern NM and Texas- All services, products, construction, technical/non-technical services.

http://www.elpasococ.org
21 Corp of Engineers Military and civil construction, A/E, environmental services

http://www.spa.usace.army.mil

 

 

TABLE 2 – Matchmaking Organization/Agency Description

    Exhibitors May Select 4 Time Slots For 1-On-1 Meeting Sessions
  Organizations 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 3:00 3:15 3:30 3:45 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45
1 Hunt Development Group                            
2 Los Alamos Nat'l Lab                            
3 Los Alamos Nat'l Lab                            
4 Los Alamos Nat'l Lab                            
5 Los Alamos Nat'l Lab                            
6 Sandia Nat'l Lab                            
7 Sandia Nat'l Lab                            
8 State of NM Purchasing                            
9 AF Research Lab                            
10 UNM Purchasing                            
11 UNM Purchasing                            
12 Raytheon                            
13 NM Office of Science and Technology                            
14 Ft. Bliss                            
15 NM Office of Veteran Services                            
16 NM Film Office                            
17 NM Small Business Development Center                            
18 NM Small Business Development Center                            
19 NM National Guard Purchasing                            
20 Contract Opportunities Center                            
21 Corp of Engineers                            
22 TBD                            
23 TBD                            
24 TBD