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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!
Acquisition Workforce Called Underdeveloped - 09/18/2008
Rep. Chris Carney (D-Pa.) said today the Homeland Security Department’s problems with contracts stem from its “overlooked and underdeveloped” acquisition workforce.
“Independent government investigations have told the tale, as has testimony before Congress…there simply aren’t enough personnel in the DHS acquisitions shop,” said Carney, chairman of the Homeland Security Committee’s Management, Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee.
Boeing Studying "Lessons Learned" From Tanker Saga - 09/18/2008
Boeing Co (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) is taking time to do an internal assessment of "lessons learned" from a $35 billion competition for aerial refueling aircraft that became so heated it has now been canceled, the company's top tanker executive said on Tuesday.
GSA Boasts Improvements in Small Business Contracting - 09/18/2008
The General Services Administration says it is sending an increasing percentage of its contract dollars to small businesses.
House Panel Probes Failed Homeland Security Contracts - 09/18/2008
In the past five years, the Homeland Security Department has spent about $15 billion on contracts that failed or were behind schedule and over budget, according to data released Wednesday by Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee.
Interest Groups Prepare Last-Ditch Battle Over Contracting Measures - 09/18/2008
Even as the Senate weighs a series of federal acquisition-related measures offered as amendments to the fiscal 2009 defense authorization bill, congressional aides and industry lobbyists are deferring their fights to the conference with the House over a final version.
Contract Management Magazine
Inside the September 2008 issue...
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We are Accountable: The Current Reality for Contracting Professionals
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 22, 2008 |
The Coalition for Government Procurement Presents: Fall Conference 2008
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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 |
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2007 NCMA Salary Survey
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