NCMA's Contract Management News
February 1, 2012
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Navy to Purchase Gigawatt of Renewable Energy by 2020

Politics of Defense Cuts: Emphasize the Positive

DOD's Audit Goals Achievable, Congressional Inquiry Finds

Obama: Global Supply Chain Security Part of National Security

Army Contracting Command to Welcome First Commanding General

In Contracting, the Details may be the Devil

Navy Faces Crushing Demand for Information Warfare Systems

Small Biz Trying to get Piece of DOD Procurement Pie

 

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Wearing Two Hats: The Duel Roles of In-house Counsel and Compliance Officer

This Time, It's Personal: PCIs in Government Contracting

The Empowered Customer: Getting What You Need, When You Need It

 

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Message from an Education Partner

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NCMA Educational Opportunities, Tools, and Resources

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February 15: CAS Applicability to IDIQ Contracts

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February 29: NDAA Section 818: Detection and Avoidance of Counterfeit Electronic Parts—Implications for Contractors

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E-Courses

  • Ethics and Compliance

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  • Competitive and Collaborative Negotiations
  • Contract Modifications and Options
  • Introduction to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Performance-Based Acquisition
  • Planning

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National Education Seminars

  • 100 Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Contract Types
  • Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing
  • Leadership: Building High-Performance Buying and Selling Teams
  • Performance-Based Acquisition
  • Risk Management for Complex U.S. Government Contracts and Projects
  • Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection

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Awards and Recognition

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Who has made significant contributions to your organization's success this past year? Nominate your staff or colleagues for the Excellence in Contracts Professionalism Award or the Global Contracting Award now! Deadline extended to February 15, 2012!

NCMA Awards are a great way to recognize your staff or colleagues. Learn more>>

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