Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection Building a contract, in both the public and private business sectors, which meets or exceeds the requirements of the buyer and seller is indeed a challenge, especially in a world of high expectations and demanding customers. This seminar provides a comprehensive roadmap or series of steps, which ca...

As the 21st Century unfolds, the agricultural community and water resource managers will confront an array of challenges. One of the greatest challenges of the past several decades has been addressing the impacts of agricultural production on nutrient loading to streams and rivers, and the resultant problems with freshwater and coastal eutrophication. AWRA provides leadership in the national dialogue on agriculture and water resources, both he...

Objectives »» Learn new skills using various online tools to assist in decision-making processes »» Gain an understanding of the limitations of public data sources Description Government leaders and decision-makers are pressured to make “evidence-based” decisions, but what does that mean? With seemingly endless sources of data available and limitless interpretations, how do we know which data sources to trus...

One of our most popular events, Annual Review provides everything you need to stay current in the ever-changing field of government contracts. Use this as a refresher on the developments in contracting over the past year and as an opportunity to network with others. Hear Jim Phillips and Barbara Kinosky’s predictions for 2013. Gain a solid understanding of recent events and changes in the contracting world—a great way to start the...

Professor Ralph C. Nash Jr. wrote the book on government contract changes. Here is an opportunity to spend two days with Professor Nash on this core course in Government Contracts and work through the most definitive and comprehensive coursebook in print on this subject. Course will include full coverage of the Changes Clause: What it really means What triggers it Determining its impact on profit Each party's rights Strategies for effective co...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! Leadership: Building High-Performance Buying & Selling Teams This highly interactive one-day seminar offers buying and selling business professionals from both the public and private business sectors the opportunity to improve their leadership skills. "A subject that needs greater emphasis amongst the acquisition community. Great job!" James N. P...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! 100 Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting This course examines 100 classic mistakes to avoid when doing business with the government. The course draws on every phase of the government contract life cycle. During this one day course, professionals will learn best practices and guiding principles as it pertains to: Solicitations Proposal preparation...

NCMA's 51st Annual Aerospace + Defense Contract Management Training Forum will be held in San Diego, California, March 14–15, 2013, at the Westin San Diego. Charting the Course for Contract Management Excellence! This year's event focuses on four core competencies: • Fiscal Responsibility & Accountability • Ethics & Compliance • Collaboration in Government & Industry • Developing a Quality Workforce Atten...

The 360 Government Contracting Workshop is a weeklong immersion into the basic elements of government contracting taught by leading experts in their field, and is designed for new professionals in both government and industry. This program combines detailed discussion on the foundational history of government contracts including formation and awarding of government contracts. It will also cover the major FAR principles that every government co...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar at the Aerospace and Defense Contract Management Training Forum! The COR Member of the Acquisition Team: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Guide to Performance and Quality The "COR Member of the Acquisition Team” National Education Seminar (NES) is designed to better illustrate the important role that the contracting officer...