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Jun08

REMINDER: CON educational opportunity - Leadership Excellence in Acquisition Program

On April 30, 2015, I provided information on the Leadership Excellence in Acquisition Programs accepting applications for the Fall 2015 program.  This is a reminder applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through September 25, 2015 and ...[Read More]
Published: Jun-08-15 | 0 Comments

Jul31

Ever Wonder What Drives DAWIA Certification Changes?

Workforce members often ask us what drives Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification training requirements.  As a public service, wanted to share a few insights. First and foremost, it is important to understand that each d ...[Read More]
Published: Jul-31-14 | 0 Comments

Apr01

Nomination Extension: 2013 Elmer B. Staats Young Acquisition Professional Excellence Award nominations due by April 15, 2013

EXTENSION TO APRIL 15, 2013 FOR NOMINATION PACKAGES FOR ELMER B. STAATS YOUNG ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL AWARD   As young professionals, many of you have done some remarkable work in Contracting and are very deserving of an Award.  If it's you ...[Read More]
Published: Apr-01-13 | 0 Comments

Mar28

Reminder: 2013 Elmer B. Staats Young Acquisition Professional Excellence Award nominations due by April 1, 2013

As young professionals, many of you have done some remarkable work in Contracting and are very deserving of an Award.  If it's you, please share this award with your supervisor and your organization.  If you are one of the leaders of your organi ...[Read More]
Published: Mar-28-13 | 0 Comments

Feb28

Agreement Signed!--DAU and NCMA Formalize Certification Partnership on 28 Mar 12!

The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) share a commitment to the professional development of the acquisition workforce.    In light of that commitment and in recognition of the comprehe ...[Read More]
Published: Feb-28-12 | 2 Comments

Oct11

Acting USD(AT&L) Priorities

With the appointment of The Honorable Ashton B. Carter to the position of Deputy Secretary of Defense, Mr Frank Kendall will be serving as Acting Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics). I call your attention to this mor ...[Read More]
Published: Oct-11-11 | 0 Comments