Recorded on April 10, 2026

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Outcome-Based Contracting (OBC) represents a significant evolution in public sector procurement strategy. It marks a shift from traditional, specification-driven models toward an approach that defines success through measurable results rather than process compliance. Instead of focusing solely on prescribed activities, OBC establishes shared accountability between agencies and suppliers for delivering meaningful public outcomes.

This session draws on research conducted by Commerce & Contract Management Institute in collaboration with the IBM Center for The Business of Government, examining how public sector organizations can transition from activity-based contracting toward models that emphasize measurable outcomes and mission impact.

Implementing OBC within established regulatory environments, including FAR-based structures, requires more than revising contract language. The research identifies five critical foundations for success: Requirements, Data, Trust, Governance, and Oversight. Together, these demonstrate that OBC is not simply contract reform, but an institutional transformation requiring alignment across acquisition, program management, finance, and oversight functions.

In this webinar, attendees will explore the extended definition of OBCs developed through the research and understand how it differs from traditional performance-based approaches. They will also gain insight into the organizational capabilities required to implement OBCs within existing federal acquisition frameworks and learn practical ways agencies and suppliers can align around measurable outcomes and stronger accountability.

• Define Outcome-Based Contracting and distinguish it from traditional and performance based models 
  
• Explain the five foundations of OBC: Requirements, Data, Trust, Governance, and Oversight
  
• Identify the organizational capabilities needed to implement OBC within FAR-based environments
  
• Describe practical strategies for aligning agencies and suppliers around measurable outcomes

Who Should Take This Webinar: This webinar is ideal for professionals involved in federal acquisition, program delivery, and oversight.

CMBOK Competencies: 1.4 Regulatory Compliance

• Kraig Conrad, CEO, NCMA
• Dr. Daniel Finkenstadt, VP of Research and Senior Fellow
• Tim Cummins, President and Head of Research and Learning, WorldCC
• Daniel J. Chenok, Executive Director, IBM Center for The Business of Government

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