Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Bahrain hosted its first Industry Day, an interactive gathering of local professionals in logistics support, at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Bahrain, Jan. 26.

More than 100 businesses from across the Gulf Region participated in networking and collaboration while learning general information for conducting business with the U.S. government.

Planned and organized by Lt. Cmdr. Tiffany West, NAVSUP FLC Bahrain Code 200 contracting officer, Industry Day highlighted vendor awareness of regulations required for services procured by NAVSUP FLC Bahrain. During the conference, contracting officers provided an overview of logistics needs and acquisition cycles.

"The inspiration was to educate the local industry on who we are, why we are here, and how they can help support our mission," said Leah HerceAndino, NAVSUP FLC Bahrain deputy director of contracting. "The goal was to ensure synergy between the government and industry representatives. We wanted industry to know that we are here to support the warfighter, and how their service or material might be able to help us and the contractor(s) accomplish that mission."

One particular topic of interest for vendors during Industry Day was how to register as a U.S. government contractor. West, a contracting expert, guided participants through the specific websites required for the registration process. Vendors were then able to ask questions and give feedback on their experiences with submitting proposals.

Industry Day exemplifies the NAVSUP FLC Bahrain vision to be the first-choice logistics provider while building collaborative relationships with customers.

As NAVSUP FLC Bahrain continues to streamline logistics support, the constant communication with vendors is critical for new procurement opportunities. Later this year, NAVSUP FLC Bahrain plans to continue the process of building relationships with the local business community by hosting a subsequent Fleet and Maintenance Industry Day.

NAVSUP FLC Bahrain has more than 160 military and civilian personnel providing logistics support in the region. The command is one of eight FLCs worldwide in the NAVSUP Global Logistics Support enterprise.

NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of approximately 6,300 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide, providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.

NAVSUP provides U.S. naval forces with quality supplies and services. With headquarters in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and employing a diverse, worldwide workforce of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel, NAVSUP oversees logistics programs in the areas of supply operations, conventional ordnance, contracting, resale, fuel, transportation, and security assistance. In addition, NAVSUP is responsible for quality-of-life issues for naval forces including food service, postal services, Navy Exchanges, and movement of household goods.

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