Cynthia
Gonsalves, DoD, Tech Transfer Program Manager, discusses tech transfer
opportunities in the Department of Defense |
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High-Tech Government Opportunities Seminar
for Businesses
September 18, 2002
On September 18, 2002,
The Federal Technology Center hosted a High Tech Government Opportunities
Seminar for small companies. Fifty small businesses attended and
learned information valuable to successfully compete for business
with local, state and federal government organizations as well
as defense contractors.
A wide variety of businesses
were represented, including semiconductor, technical staffing,
telecommunications, consulting and engineering firms. Attendance
was not limited to northern California firms, but also included
companies from as far south as San Diego and as north as Clarkston,
WA.
Highlight of the seminar
was the Keynote address by Cynthia Gonsalves, Department of Defense
(DoD) Technology Transfer Program Manager, who presented a global
perspective of the opportunities available in technology transfer.
Todd Norton, Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
at the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), gave an overview
of how his organization works with the commercial sector directly
via purchase contracts, credit card purchases, GSA Schedule purchases,
and indirectly through the Advanced Technology Support Program
II. Larry Johnson, Vice President, Operations, JMAR, made a presentation
about the lab they operate as a DMEA partner to solve microelectronics
obsolescence issues for major weapons systems. Attendees also
received information on patents and intellectual property from
Scott Pink, of the Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich Law Firm.
Bruce Pyle of Aerojet, a major defense contractor, gave the audience
insight into how his company evaluates companies when they award
sub-contracts. Luncheon speaker, Larry Kelley, gave his audience
an update on the activity and opportunities available at McClellan
Park. Finally, Nicole Arnold of The FTC’s Procurement Technical
Assistance Center (PTAC) introduced attendees to the services
they provide and Carol Bowyer also of PTAC discussed what is required
for businesses to prepare to bid on federal contracts.
At the conclusion of the
formal conference, attendees toured the laboratory facilities
at DMEA. Due to the heightened security at all nuclear facilities,
conferees were unable to enter the UC Davis Nuclear Radiation
Center. Instead, Dr. Wade Richards, the Center Director, gave
a briefing about the capabilities of the center and what projects
are currently being worked.
To learn more about DMEA
and opportunities for your business at The FTC, call (916)334-9388.
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