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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...

Case Commentary: Trade Usage, PDF Format — 269KB
By: Robert D. Witte

Guiding Principles, FAR Part One, PDF Format — 629KB
By: James N. Phillips Jr., Susan M. Phillips, Scottie Paramoure

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

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Spotlight

We are Accountable: The Current Reality for Contracting Professionals

	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 22, 2008	The Coalition for Government Procurement Presents: Fall Conference 2008
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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Manage Your Career

Featured Employment Opportunities

	Procurement Specialist/ Sr. Procurement Specialist. Washington TRU Solutions (WTS), LLC US - NM - Carlsbad
	Government Contracts Manager NAVISTAR US - IL - Warrenville
	Sr. Contracts Administrator Meggitt Whittaker Controls US - CA - North Hollywood

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!