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Check Out NCMA’s Video Highlights From World Congress 2008! - 07/07/2008
Check out the World Congress 2008 conference video! Celebrate NCMA's 50th Anniversary next year in Long Beach, California at World Congress 2009!

Checking on Contractors’ Work - 09/16/2008
Federal procurement executives soon might be able to get details about contractors’ past fines and penalties related to their federal work through a new database.

Coalition To Address Government Procurement - 09/16/2008
Four major textile trade associations have formed a coalition to address ways to improve federal government procurement of textiles and textile end products ...

GSA to Build Panel on Service-Disabled Vets - 09/16/2008
General Services Administration officials are seeking to fill a panel to aid the agency's efforts to award more contracts to service-disabled veterans, according to a notice posted today.

Pentagon Down Plays Tanker Termination Fees - 09/15/2008
Isleib said the termination was for the government's convenience, "not for cause or default," an important distinction in the government-contracting world. ...

NCMA Announces Winners of the Albert Berger Outstanding Chapter Leadership Award - 09/10/2008
The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) recognizes the winners of the Albert Berger Outstanding Chapter Leadership Award.

Contract Management Magazine

Inside the September 2008 issue...

Safeguarding Trust and Confidence in the Contracting Process: Guidelines for Implementing an Ethics and Integrity Program, PDF Format — 1336KB
By: Bruno S. Wengrowski

The Risks of Department of Defense Outsourcing, PDF Format — 833KB
By: Scott Schofield

Professional Development: The Decisive Manager: Improving Your Effectiveness and Success in the Decision-Making Process, PDF Format — 567KB
By: Kenneth E. Fracaro

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Spotlight

Membership Benefit Highlight

FREE Student Membership

Do you want to prepare yourself for a career that fully utilizes your skills as a business advisor and problem solver? If so, there has never been a better time to investigate the challenges and opportunities offered in the dynamic career field of contract management. Through its FREE student memberships, the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) can provide you with unique insight into contract management.

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	Presentations from Aerospace and Defense Contract Management Conference 2008 are now available!
NCMA Habitat for Humanity Project 2008: Call for Volunteers

Upcoming Events

Sep 24, 2008	Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection National Education Seminar
Sep 25, 2008	Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System Audio Seminar
Oct 09, 2008	Contract Law Basics - Compliance Programs for Government Contractors Audio Seminar
Oct 23, 2008	Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection National Education Seminar
Oct 23, 2008	Building Performance-Based Business Arrangements Audio Seminar
Oct 30, 2008	Contract Administration Challenges on Biotech, Medical and Life Sciences Contracts Audio Seminar
Nov 06, 2008	FAR Overview (Parts 33-37, Subchapter F) Audio Seminar

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Manage Your Career

Featured Employment Opportunities

	Government Contracts Manager NAVISTAR US - IL - Warrenville
	Supervisory Contract Specialist / Branch Chief National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute / NIH US - MD - Bethesda
	Procurement Specialist/ Sr. Procurement Specialist. Washington TRU Solutions (WTS), LLC US - NM - Carlsbad

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!