WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 - The Border Wait Time Working Group (BWT WG) is a group consisting of U.S. and Canadian Federal agencies that share the common goal of facilitating the legitimate flow of travelers and trade across Canada/U.S. land border crossings. The BWT WG is hosting a two-hour "Vendor Information Session" web conference to inform technology providers about an upcoming opportunity to participate in a test of automated border wait time measurement systems. The purpose is to ensure that prospective applicants (bidders) are informed regarding performance and testing requirements and evaluation protocols, and to gather input and suggestions from applicants.

The BWT WG invites all interested vendors and solution providers to attend the web conference on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 1 PM Eastern. Participation in the web conference is not mandatory to respond to the upcoming solicitation; however, it is highly recommended that vendors take part, since important information will be provided during the web conference and vendors will have the opportunity to ask questions and offer input regarding the solicitation that will follow.

Pre-registration is required, and advance materials will be distributed to those that register before 5 PM Eastern on December 10. To register, please email your name, company name, phone number and email address to the event coordinator Kari Beasily ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and reference "BWT" as the e-mail subject. Instructions for logging into the web conference will be provided once registrations are received.

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