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What's New
Call for 2009 – 2010 Contract Management Leadership Development Program Applications - 12/09/2008
Applications are now being accepted for admission to the 2009 – 2010 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, soft skills, and contract management. The program is quite relevant to contract management professionals regardless of their employer, location, or industry
Bid Protests Reach 10-year High - 01/06/2009
Federal contractors filed more bid protests at the Government Accountability Office during fiscal 2008 than they did any other year in more than a decade, but many of those cases were mediated by the agencies, making it unnecessary for GAO to issue a decision.
Connecticut Strengthens "Nation's Toughest Contracting Law" - 01/05/2009
Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell's Office said that on Jan. 1 the state has added new provisions to the "nation's toughest contracting laws."
Many Issues Still Unaddressed by Gates - 01/05/2009
The story of Robert Gates's impact in 2008 is incomplete without acknowledging that there are major issues he must still address.
Deadline Extension: The 2008 W. Gregor Macfarlan Excellence in Contract Management Research and Writing Program - 12/17/2008
Each year, NCMA invites the submission of high-quality papers in the for the W. Gregor Macfarlan Excellence in Contract Management Research and Writing Program. Papers may be submitted for consideration in one of three categories: graduate research, professional research, and undergraduate paper writing. This year's program deadline has been extended until January 23, 2009.
Self-reporting Rule for Contractors Takes Effect - 12/14/2008
The controversial new Federal Acquisition Regulation rule requiring contractors to disclose government overpayments and their own criminal contracting violations went into effect Dec. 12 at 9 a.m.
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Contract Management Magazine
Inside the January 2009 issue...
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Spotlight
Government Contracting Weekly Starting October 21, tune in to Federal News Radio Tuesdays at 10am EST to hear agency and industry experts discuss topics relevant to all aspects of contract management, such as planning, conducting, and documenting successful contract negotiations. In the DC metro area, tune into Federal News Radio AM 1500. Live outside the area?
Go to http://www.federalnewsradio.com/?nid=467 and click on LISTEN LIVE.
Upcoming Events
Jan 15, 2009 |
Foreign Sourcing and Foreign Sales in Government Contracts: Issues Involving Country of Origin and Export Controls
Audio Seminar |
Jan 20, 2009 |
Cost Estimating Fundamentals - Q&A
Audio Seminar |
Jan 23, 2009 |
Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing
National Education Seminar |
Jan 24, 2009 |
Mid-Year Leadership Conference 2009
Education Conference |
Jan 27, 2009 |
Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection
National Education Seminar |
Jan 28, 2009 |
Contract Negotiations
National Education Seminar |
Jan 29, 2009 |
Develop Effective Performance Management Strategies: Trust but Verify
Audio Seminar |
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2007 NCMA Salary Survey
Did you know that the median annual salary reported by respondents is $85,800 and the typical respondent has worked in the contract management field for 13 years? Follow the link above to read more!
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