With the presence of the U.S. Navy in Duqm, the event included procedures followed by the U.S. Government to obtain products and services in Bahrain, Oman and throughout the region.
This event is part of AmCham's mission to inform its members and the local business community about opportunities to do Business with the U.S. Government, and while it is usually two half-day workshops this session was condensed for an online event, as per the following:
Opening Remarks:
Qays Zu'bi, President, AmCham Bahrain
CAPT Timothy Griffin, Commanding Officer, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVASUP), Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Bahrain
Overview: How to Do Business with the U.S. Navy
Rick Bauer, Director of Contracts, NAVSUP FLC Bahrain
Topics included:
U.S. government contracting process
How to register as a U.S. government contractor
Vendor payment process
Ship repair and support
Retail concessions on base
Common services & supplies needed: construction, housing, health care, office supplies, food, cars, logistics, and much more.
