The Service Contract Act (SCA) covers the award and administration of covered contracts and is one of the most challenging acts in federal contracting. This course is taught by experts in the field, and provides attendees with a detailed comprehensive text that covers the regulations, board and court decisions and the latest compliance issues from the Department of Labor. This class provides detailed information on how to identify and mitigat...

Gain an in-depth understanding of the basic framework and core principles governing federal procurements, from the issuance of the solicitation to contract closeout. This course is specifically tailored for procurement professionals who desire both a strong overview of federal contracts, including GSA Schedules, and a current and in-depth understanding of the legal, policy, and performance issues associated with government contracts. You will...

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) – Training for Government to Avoid the Frustration of Not Awarding a Contract the Government Knows May Not Meet its Best Long Term Program and Cost Interests.Almost every discussion with government CXOs, Program Managers, Contracting Officers and other Managers revolve around the challenges of evaluating proposals and selecting contractors based upon Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) a...

Contract changes are inevitable and must be anticipated and properly managed. They can involve everything from the interpretation of the statement of work to the minutes of a meeting. Changes can impact the success of your contract, as well as the relationship between the parties. This seminar will address what constitutes a change, how changes arise, who is authorized to issue and respond to changes (and how to respond), knowing when and how...

Supply Chain Management and the Comptetive Advantage NCMA’s newest event, first held in 2013, was created in response to the demand for training focused exclusively on subcontract management and its professional community. Now in its third year, attendees are excited for the opportunity to gain specific insight into overcoming today's challenges, as well as to participate in unique networking opportunities with supply chain leaders and 2...

Who Should AttendWhether you are an Alaska Native Corporation or a government contractor doing business in Alaska, you will find this seminar to be valuable and informative. It is intended for professionals in the areas of: accounting or finance compliance or internal audit program or contract management in-house counsel What You Will LearnUpon completion of this course, the participant should be aware of recent legislative, regulatory and DCA...

APICS has another great opportunity for acquisition and logistics professionals to expand their knowledge on Supply Chain Risk Management. This professional development seminar will be presented by Christopher Tafe, National Program Manager and Special Agent for DHS, ICE and Irvin Varkonyi, President, Supply Chain Operations Preparedness Education (SCOPE). Attendees will receive credit for their APICS SCRUM Certificate. Federal Acquisition Pro...

Join Us For... The National Contract Management Association's World Congress 2015 is this July in Dallas, TX! This is the premiere education event for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals. Individuals from government and industry come to conduct an open dialogue to exchange ideas, conquer challenges, and innovate for the future of the profession. Why Attend World Congress? In 2014, World Congress broke an attendance...

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 and submission Defective pricing and the Truth in Negotiations Act Protests Contract Types Mul...

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 and submission Defective pricing and the Truth in Negotiations Act Protests Contract Types Mul...