NCMA-Distributed Books

Here are all the text resources NCMA offers you—some books we publish and others we distribute. Some of these books are associated with National Education Seminars, our certification program, or are in general book circulation. All NCMA titles are available at the NCMA Store. Shipping & handling fees apply to all orders.

NEW Pricing, Effective July, 2010.

NEW! CPCM Study Guide

Now available for the first time, a comprehensive study guide for the CPCM exam. All five competency areas covered on the CPCM exam, contract principles, acquisition planning/strategy, contract administration, specialized knowledge, and general business are discussed in detail. The guide includes sample test questions, answers, and explanations for each competency area, as well as recommended readings. This new tool is indispensable for CPCM candidates seeking to make the best use of their time in preparing for the exam.

128 PP., 2010 (NCMA), 0-9700897-9-3,
PRICE: $65 (member)/$80 (non-member)

NEW! Contract Types
By Federal Publications Seminars

Contract Types is an accelerated, comprehensive one-day course on the practical, legal, accounting, and management implications in the use of various contract types. It goes beyond consideration of the differences among the various types of contracts, and covers the practical, legal, accounting, and management implications from using each type of contract. Its end objective is to provide both new and experienced employees with a greater understanding of what should be done to better administer and manage their own contracts.

92 PP., 2010 (NCMA), 0-9700897-8-6,
PRICE: $65 (member)/$80 (non-member)

The NCMA Chronicle: Celebrating 50 Years

The NCMA Chronicle features more than 200 pages taken from the history and traditions of the association. Lavishly illustrated with photographs from the entire organizational timeline and handsomely bound into a coffee table-quality volume, the Chronicle is a unique and fitting testament to the struggles and triumphs of the first generations of NCMA members.

219 PP., 2009 (NCMA), 978-0-9700897-6-2,
PRICE: $150

The 100 Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting
By Richard D. Lieberman and Jason D. Morgan

Why repeat the mistakes of others? Sometimes reciting best practices and principles is not enough to drive the lesson home. Sometimes you have to look at the inverse. Perfect for government contractors, this book examines 100 classic mistakes to avoid, drawn from every phase of the government contract life cycle. The legal framework of government contracting is outlined with references to the most pertinent statutes and regulations.

138 PP., 2008 (NCMA), 0-9700897-5-5,
PRICE: $25 (member)/$35 (non-member)

Annotated Guide to the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK), 2nd Edition
By Catherine Z. Remley and Robert A. Ludvik

The annotated edition of the CMBOK expands, refines, and reorganizes the information presented in previous editions. It provides further definition of the field of contract management, the framework for the BOK, the practice(s) outlined, and the definitions and processes of contract management. This edition defines the contract and provides a step-by-step explanation of its life cycle, from its planning and administration to its closeout or termination. The guide provides procedural steps that apply to the contract management processing general, and discusses in Chapters 11 and 12 those processes that are unique to commercial or government contracting.

137 PP., 2006 (NCMA), 0-9700897-4-0,
PRICE: $35 (member)/$45 (non-member)

Commercial Knowledge Module: Preparatory Study Manual
By David Twomey, Marianne Moody Jennings, Ivan Fox, et al.

This study manual will help candidates prepare to take the Commercial Knowledge module of the certification program. This manual, written by experts, contains charts, photos, glossary, references, and information on such topics as ethics, customer relations, nature and classes of contracts, e-commerce, and other topics related to commercial contracting.

398 PP., 2003 (CENGAGE), 0-324-21308-5,
PRICE: $95 (MEMBER)/$110 (NON-MEMBER)

Contract Management Organizational Assessment Tools
By Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, CPM, PMP
and Rene G. Rendon, CPCM, CFCM

An excellent comprehensive toolkit for all organizations involved in buying/selling products, services, and integrated solutions, this book offers proven research-based tools to assess the effectiveness of your contract management processes—from all levels. Understand the new supply environment in today's world, learn how to create successful performance-based contract management organization, use the new Contract Management Maturity Model (CMMM), and learn how to apply other research-based survey assessment tools to improve buying and selling performance.

300 PP., 2005 (NCMA), 9700879-0-8, PRICE: $35

Contract Negotiations: Skills, Tools, and Best Practices
By Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, CPM, PMP

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of contract negotiations, with a compelling discussion of what skills and tools are needed to become a master contract negotiator. Learn about contract negotiation best practices in various marketplaces—U.S. federal government contracts, commercial contracts, and global contracts—as well as how to build a better relationships, deal with obstacles, develop effective strategies, tactics, and counter-tactics, and more.

365 PP., 2005 (CCH, INC.), 0-8080-1246, PRICE: $65 (MEMBER)/$80 (NON-MEMBER)

Contract Negotiations Book and DVD Package
By Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, CPM, PMP

Based on Gregory Garrett’s newest publication, Contract Negotiations: Skills, Tools, and Best Practices, this seminar offers comprehensive case studies, processes, tools, and best practices from both the public and private business sectors, to benefit both buyers and sellers in the use of performance-based acquisition.

PRICE: $95 (MEMBER)/$115 (NON-MEMBER) 

Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing
By Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, CPM, PMP

What should a product, service, or integrated business solution cost? How much is it worth to the buyer? What is the appropriate rate of return or profitability for a product or service? What constitutes a fair and reasonable price? How can a buyer ensure they are not paying too much? How can sellers maximize both sales revenue and profitability in a consistent manner? The answers to the above stated questions range from simple to complex and are the focus of this book.

284 PP., 2008 (CCH), 978-0-8080-1819-3,
PRICE: $65 (MEMBER)/$80 (NON-MEMBER)

Desktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms, Sixth Edition
Revised and Expanded, Originally Complied by Regina Mickells Bova, Revised by Margaret G. Rumbaugh, CPCM

The contract management profession relies on precision and proper interpretation of language. Therefore, this edition of Desktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms has been expanded to cover definitions that acquisition personnel may expect to encounter, and obsolete terms have been removed. The Desktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms can serve as an on-the-job reference for new entrants into the field, a review for more seasoned practitioners, and a study tool for NCMA’s certification exams.

264 PP., 2006 (NCMA), 0-9700897-3-2, PRICE: $35 (member)/$45 (non-member)

Federal Knowledge Module
Study Guide (V4.1)

This study guide provides candidates with a study outline for the Federal Knowledge Module of the CFCM examination. The guide has been updated to incorporate all changes up to and including FAC 2005-26, effective June 12, 2008. It provides the candidate with a detailed study outline of the main topics within each Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part to include specific references. In addition, it provides a practice test with 108 questions and answers designed to facilitate review and allow the opportunity to assess personal mastery of the FAR.
88 PP., 2008 (NCMA), PRICE: $30 (member)/$40 (non-member)

Volume I—Management. Comprehensive treatment of the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) competency 1.5.1, Management.
332 PP., 2005 (NCMA), PRICE: $65 (MEMBER)/$80 (NON-MEMBER)

Volume II—Marketing. Comprehensive treatment of the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) competency 1.5.2, Marketing.
302 PP., 2005 (Cengage), PRICE: $65 (MEMBER)/$80 (NON-MEMBER)

Volume III—Economics. Comprehensive treatment of the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) competency 1.5.6, Economics.
404 PP., 2005 (Cengage), PRICE: $70 (MEMBER)/$80 (NON-MEMBER)

Volume IV—Finance and Accounting. Comprehensive treatment of the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) competencies 1.5.4, Financial Analysis and 1.5.5 Accounting.
503 PP., 2005 (Cengage), PRICE: $80 (MEMBER)/$90 (NON-MEMBER)

Volume V—Operations Management and Quantitative Methods. Comprehensive treatment of the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) competencies 1.5.3, Operations Management and 1.5.7 Quantitative Methods.
259 PP., 2005 (Cengage), PRICE: $65 (MEMBER)/$80 (NON-MEMBER)

5-Volume Set
PRICE: $290 (MEMBER)/$360 (NON-MEMBER)

Guide to the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (2nd edition)
By Marlys Norby, Emmalyn Smith, and Ronald Smith

NCMA's certification program is based on the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK). This guide features a compilation of those areas of the body of knowledge on which the examinations are based.

76 PP., 2004 (NCMA), PRICE: $12

Leadership: Building High-Performance Buying and Selling Teams
By Gregory A. Garrett CPCM, C.P.M., PMP, and William C. Pursch, Ph.D., CPCM

Improve the performance of your organization with this comprehensive, practical, and compelling guide…providing practical and highly effective tools, best practices, case studies, personal stories, and engaging interviews of buying and selling business leaders.

300 PP., 2006 (NCMA), 0-9700897-2-4, PRICE: $65 (MEMBER)/$80 (NON-MEMBER)

Risk Management for Complex U.S. Government Cotnracts and Projects
By Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, CPM, PMP 

This book provides a unique and comprehensive view of what it takes to successfully manage large, complex, high-technology U.S. government contracts and projects. The contributing authors are a team of 12 experts with extensive experience in U.S. government agencies, military, and industry, with specialized knowledge and education in accounting, law, contracting, supply-chain management, and program/project management.

279 PP., 2009 (NCMA), 978-0-9700897-7-9, PRICE: $65 (MEMBER)/$80 (NON-MEMBER)

Performance-Based Acquisition: Pathways to Excellence
By Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, CPM, PMP

This book is filled with successful case studies, processes, tools, and best practices from both the public and private business sectors, to benefit both buyers and sellers in the use of performance-based acquisition. It discusses a variety of important topics, including e-business key trends and best practices, the new Contract Management Maturity Model (CMMM), critical components of performance-based contracts, and performance/balanced scorecards.

344 PP., 2005 (NCMA), 0-9700897-1-6, PRICE: $65 (MEMBER)/$80 (NON-MEMBER)

Performance-Based Acquisition: Pathways to Excellence
Book and DVD Package
By Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, CPM, PMP

This book is filled with successful case studies, processes, tools, and best practices from both the public and private business sectors, to benefit both buyers and sellers in the use of performance-based acquisition. It discusses a variety of important topics, including e-business key trends and best practices, the new Contract Management Maturity Model (CMMM), critical components of performance-based contracts, and performance/balanced scorecards.

PRICE: $95 (MEMBER)/$115 (NON-MEMBER)

Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection
By Gregory A. Garrett and Gail A. Parrott

Building a contract, in both the public and private business sectors, which meets or exceeds the requirements of the buyer and seller is indeed a challenge, especially in a world of high expectations and demanding customers. This book provides a comprehensive roadmap or series of steps, which can be taken by both buyers and sellers to achieve mutual business success.


368 PP., 2007 (CCH), 978-0-8080-1612-0, PRICE: $65 (MEMBER)/$80 (NON-MEMBER)