May 19, 2010
This dynamic two-day program provides a comprehensive and practical overview of the regulatory requirements for effective accounting systems for government contracts and compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). The focus is on understanding the FAR Cost Principles and accounting for allowable and unallowable costs with an emphasis on internal controls and managing DCAA audits. In addition, the program discusses certified cost and pricing data, overhead claims, claims processes, and fraud issues. Attendees will learn how to manage and account for allowable and unallowable costs, comply with CAS, and avoid false claims exposure and penalties for unallowable costs.
Call for 2010–2011 Contract Management Leadership Development Program Applications
Applications are now being accepted for admission to the 2010–2011 NCMA Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP). This program is designed to help develop the next generation of contract management leaders through an intensive year-long educational experience. Program participants will receive 180 hours of top-quality training in fundamental leadership, NCMA governance, and contract management. The program is quite relevant to contract management professionals regardless of their employer, location, or industry.
Marine Corps Systems Command Job Fair
You can serve your country and improve your quality of life by working at Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), where every day is mission critical. MCSC supports the Marine warfighters currently serving in harm’s way in Afghanistan and other areas around the world. You could become a part of this remarkable team by attending MCSC’s Job Fair. The Command is offering exciting civilian careers in engineering, program management, operations research/cost estimating, information technology management, contracting, financial management, and logistics management.
Federal Acquisition Councils Anticipate Mandate to Increase Transparency
The Obama administration could be inching closer to requiring federal agencies to post online copies of their contract documents.
World Congress 2010
July 18–21, 2010
Greater Fort Lauderdale–Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
World Congress, NCMA’s premier annual event, promises a full agenda focused on the needs and challenges of the federal and commercial contracting industry. High-profile panelists and speakers, top-quality educational programs, and unparalleled networking opportunities address the leading issues and requirements that all contract professionals deal with daily.
Proposal would Expand Contractor Performance Database
A new bipartisan Senate proposal would double the length of time contractors' past performance records remain in a government database and broaden the types of information stored.
Wartime Contracting Commission Team in Iraq to Examine Issues with Private Security Contractors
A team of commissioners and staff from the independent federal Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan has arrived in Iraq for an extended examination of issues with the use and oversight of private security contractors.
Federal Contract Spending to Drop Next Year, but IT Business Should Rise
Agencies will spend more on e-health records, performance management tools, and consolidation, report finds.
OFPP's Frontline Forum is Back
Dan Gordon, the current OFPP administrator, has brought the forum back, and it held its first meeting recently in the White House complex.
Industry Group Seeks to Highlight Impact of Insourcing on Small Businesses
Washington law firm Venable LLP announced Friday the formation of the Small Business Coalition for Fair Contracting.
Leadership Summit 2010
July 17, 2010
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Participate in this annual leadership event and you—NCMA's chapter volunteers (experienced, new, and potential)—will learn how to build and manage a successful chapter with best practices and practical examples.
Defense Acquisition University President to Retire
Frank Anderson, longtime DAU president, recently announced his plan to retire from the civil service.
Feingold Introduces Moderate Contracting Reform Bill
Yesterday afternoon, Sen. Russ Feingold (D–WI) introduced bipartisan contracting reform legislation, titled the Federal Contracting Oversight and Reform Act of 2010, that seeks to bring more transparency to the government contracting process.
GSA's Goal: No Environmental Impact
The General Services Administration has set a goal of reducing to "net zero" the federal government's environmental impact, Administrator Martha Johnson announced.
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Wednesday, June 2
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Explore successful techniques for creating an effective contract Statement of Work (SOW), including defined earned value metrics, and receive a downloadable Statement of Work Development Checklist. Also, learn more about continuing education courses offered as part of the Management of Business Contracts certificate program.
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NCMA Educational Opportunities, Tools, and Resources
Virtual Conferences
Save the Date—June 23, 2010
Task, Delivery Order, and Schedule Contracting Community of Practice Virtual Conference
This virtual conference will provide instruction on GSA federal supply schedule (FSS) contracts, government wide acquisition contracts (GWACs), multi-agency contracts (MACs), single and multiple award task and delivery order contracts. This event will be useful for any who award, bid on, provide services and supplies under or write orders against TDOS contracts. Watch the Conferences section of the NCMA website for more details!
E-Courses
NCMA is proud to announce its new suite of contract management e-courses. This is education at your fingertips! Contract management is an extraordinarily busy and ever-changing profession, and contract managers demand learning opportunities that are self-paced, relevant, and have 24/7 availability. NCMA is dedicated to the delivery of continuous learning opportunities supporting the contract management workforce.
Current course titles include:
- Competitive and Collaborative Negotiations
- Contract Modifications and Options
- Introduction to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Performance-Based Acquisition
- Planning
Webinars
NCMA’s webinars are live, 90-minute online educational events combining real-time presentation with telephone conferencing. Each month, NCMA presents timely topics drawn from both the government and commercial contracting arenas, given by subject-matter experts. Instructors use prepared presentation slides that are available for viewing during the live session. The typical format of the program includes 60 minutes of instructor(s) presentation, followed by a 30-minute Q&A period. The live event is scheduled from noon to 1:30 PM ET.
| Wednesday, June 9, 2010 | Government Contract Compliance: Current and Emerging Challenges |
| Tuesday, June 22, 2010 | ARRA Contracts and Grants: Taking Government Procurement to a New Place |
Full-length recordings of past webinars are also available—see our Webinars on Demand!
National Education Seminars
Risk Management for Complex U.S. Government Contracts & Projects
| Thursday, May 20, 2010 | Don Hall's Guesthouse Hotel and Conference Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Tuesday, May 25, 2010 | Kaman Aerospace Corporation, Bloomfield, Connecticut |
| Thursday, May 27, 2010 | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Global Supply Chain Services, Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
| Tuesday, June 8, 2010 | Holidome at Holiday Inn Conference Center, York, Pennsylvania |
| Tuesday, June 8, 2010 | Pierce County: Chambers Creek Properties, University Place, Washington |
| Thursday, June 10, 2010 | Sir Francis Drake Hotel, San Francisco, California |
| Thursday, June 10, 2010 | Embassy Suites Dulles Airport, Herndon, Virginia |
| Thursday, July 22, 2010 | Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing
| Thursday, July 22, 2010 | Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Performance Based Acquisition
| Thursday, June 10, 2010 | JT Daugherty Conference Center, Lexington Park, Maryland |
Leadership: Building High-Performance Buying & Selling Teams
| Tuesday, June 15, 2010 | Diamond Oaks Country Club, Haltom City, Texas |
Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, & Source Selection
| Thursday, June 10, 2010 | General Services Administration, Kansas City, Missouri |
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