World Congress is the National Contract Management Association’s largest training and networking event for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals. 2,000+ participants from government (federal, state, and local); industry; and commercial business come together for networking and training for all career levels. This event is worth up to 20 CPE/CLP credits. View photos and the recap video from last year's event in C...

The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) will host its 37th Annual National Education Conference (NEC) in Detroit, Michigan from June 25-27, 2019. The conference is the largest annual event in the government meetings industry and where government planners and suppliers from across the country come together for non-stop education, resources and connections. Pre-conference sessions to extend learning are also available. Continuing...

Spring Greetings! NASA SEWP is hosting a FREE "SEWP Training and Industry Day" training event on June 12, 2019 at the Denver Marriott West. NASA SEWP TRAINING & INDUSTRY DAY: Where: Denver Marriott West 1717 Denver West Boulevard Golden, Colorado 80401 When: Wednesday, June 12 (8:00 am - 3:00 pm) Cost: FREE! Sessions and event details are outlined below: Two tracks will be offered in the morning: One for Federal Government and one for Indu...

The Coalition is pleased to invite you to our annual Spring Training Conference on May 16, 2019, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Fairview Park Marriott, located at 3111 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church, VA 22042. As always, the day will consist of a Keynote address, numerous panel discussions on the latest issues in Federal procurement, and our famous Breakout discussion sessions. Draft agenda and additional details coming soon!

Join NCMA HQ as we host a full-day education and networking seminar. Attendees will receive extensive hands-on learning and scheduled opportunities to network with peers! Participants will earn 6.5 CPE/CLPs. Through hands-on experience you will learn how commercial contracts are priced and negotiated. Participants will work in buyer and seller teams (either government-to-industry or business-to-business perspectives) to perform assignments. P...

OTA Seminar Description What is OTA - Other Transactional Authority? It is a legally binding instrument more like a commercial-sector contract between the government and industry. Synopsis of the Seminar: “OTAs are on the rise for two primary reasons: 1) their flexibility is well-suited to the less predictable, more accelerated process of innovative R&D, and 2) they are not subject to most standard acquisition laws and regulation fro...

NASA SEWP is hosting a "SEWP Training and Industry Day" training event onApril 3, 2019 at the JW Marriott Washington1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004. This event is FREE and we're excited to invite you to attend! NASA SEWP TRAINING & INDUSTRY DAY: Where: JW Marriott WashingtonWhen: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 (8:00AM - 3:00PM)Cost: FREE! Two tracks will be offered: One for Federal Government and one for Industry (select the A...

Join NCMA HQ as we host a full-day education and networking seminar. Attendees will receive extensive hands-on learning and scheduled opportunities to network with peers! Participants will earn 6.5 CPE/CLPs. Through hands-on experience you will learn how commercial contracts are priced and negotiated. Participants will work in buyer and seller teams (either government-to-industry or business-to-business perspectives) to perform assignments. P...

The DFARS provides Department of Defense (DoD) implementation and supplementation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The DFARS contains requirements of the law, DoD-wide policies, delegations of FAR authorities, deviations from FAR requirements, and policies/procedures that have a significant effect on the public. Relevant procedures, guidance, and information that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in the DFARS are issued in the...

The Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), formerly the Service Contract Act, is one of the most challenging acts in federal contracting, and it is surrounded by a lot of misinformation. Our attorneys and instructors know the law.How Our Course Is Different:This is not a seminar taught by bureaucrats obligated to preach the DOL party-line. Centre’s program is taught by expert lawyers who offer real-world, practical advice.Our instru...