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
More Procurement Reform - 01/13/2009
The Project On Government Oversight just released this very interesting document, which proposes a set of tough regulatory and legislative reforms to make government contracting cleaner and more efficient.
Women's Small Business Program Postponed Again - 01/13/2009
The Bush administration has postponed changes to two key federal contracting rules, leaving them in the hands of the next president.
Supply Chain News: If Suppliers are Struggling Financially, What Should Procurement Organizations Do? - 01/08/2009
The economic downturn continues to manifest itself in many ways, and certainly one of them is the risk many companies will face in terms of some of their suppliers being under significant financial pressures.
5 e-Procurement Mistakes to Avoid - 01/06/2009
It's a new year — and with it comes a new chance to avoid making last year's mistakes. Here are some of the most common implementation blunders made in regards to e-procurement.
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.
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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 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 |
Feb 12, 2009 |
FAR Overview (Parts 42-45) 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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