July 10–13, 2011
Denver, Colorado 

Join more than 1,600 contract professionals at this premier conference focused on the most critical challenges of contract professionals from both government and industry. Attendees are provided with several external training opportunities, the chance to meet with potential employers, and several networking and social events.   

Earn up to 20 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours/Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) by attending this event. 

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Learning Corner

This section is dedicated to answering the questions you submit. Definitions and basic contract learning tools will also be provided here. 

Definitions:

• Best Value: Method of evaluating bids in which the contract officer uses many criteria, including the capabilities of the bidder, to determine which offer is in the best overall interest of the buyers. 
• Defense Contractor: Any person or organization who enters into a contract with the United States for the production of material or for the performance of services for the national defense.
• Sole Source: A procurement where only one source is available for the goods or services required. Competition is not available in a sole-source procurement.

NCMA Resources:

NCMA has established the Guide to the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) as the prevailing guidance for how universities should align their contract management curricula. The guide provides the knowledge areas and competencies that are integral to the contract management process and the contract management profession. Visit the NCMA Bookstore to learn more about the CMBOK and other NCMA publications.

Benefits of NCMA Student Membership include:

• Networking opportunities with experts;
  
• Real-life experience in your field;
  
• Great savings on advanced training; and
  
• The opportunity to have your work published in NCMA publications, such as Contract Management magazine and the annual Journal of Contract Management.

Sign up for NCMA Student Membership!

If you know others who would benefit from an NCMA membership, please forward this newsletter to them and encourage them to join. Also, please feel free to send this newsletter to any faculty members who may be interested in learning more about contract management or NCMA. If there is enough interest, your school may be eligible to charter a student chapter and receive all of the benefits of a regular chapter.

For more information, contact NCMA Customer Service at memberservices@ncmahq.org or call 800-344-8096.

ContractManagementJobs.com 

ContractManagementJobs.com is the premier electronic recruitment resource for the contract management profession. Here, active job seekers can showcase their skills and work experience to prospective employers to find the best job opportunities, while others can take advantage of networking, training, and career development services. 

Whether you’re looking for a new job or ready to take the next step in your career, you can take advantage of the networking, training, and career development services we offer. Whatever your career needs may be, we’ll help you find the opportunity that’s right for you.  

NCMA University Outreach Committee Members