More and more, buyers and sellers are seeking ways to structure contracts that will "flex" post-award to accommodate varying priorities. Properly structured contract incentives can provide motivation tailored to what is important to the federal government as well as what is of value to contractors. This webinar will provide a step-by-step approach to planning contract incentives to increase the likelihood that both parties get the results they...

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...

NEW! Developing Winning Proposals – Proposal Preparation Tips and Techniques National Education Seminar About the Program This seminar is designed for everyone involved in the development and response to a request for proposal (RFP). In addition to contract management professionals, this program also benefits anyone involved in the acquisition process: managers, directors, financial analysts, engineers, and business development employees...

Attend an upcoming NCMA National Education Seminar! The COR Member of the Acquisition Team: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Guide to Performance and Quality This one-day seminar provides all the right tools and techniques to strengthen your team’s performance throughout the entire acquisition cycle. Implementing the practices from this seminar will result in a team that completely understands the COR’s role and funct...

100 Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting National Education Seminar About the Program 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...

NCMA WORLD CONGRESS 2013Collaborative Contract Management Training: Embracing Change in a Dynamic Environment Join Us For... The National Contract Management Association'sWorld Congress 2013 this July in Nashville, Tennessee—with 140+ breakout sessions, you can customize your training experience to suit your individual needs! Why Attend World Congress? World Congress is hailed as a must-attend event because it's the most comprehensive t...

Attend an upcoming NCMA National Education Seminar! 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’s representative (COR) plays in ensuring that the contract specialist or contracting officer properly manage...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! Contract Types Contract Types, an accelerated, comprehensive one day course on the practical, legal, accounting, and management implications in the use of various contract types. This course is designed for both new and experienced contract professionals. For new professionals, it explains the different contract types and their uses. For experienced...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing This seminar offers best practices and answers important questions in cost estimating and contract pricing. What should a product, service, or integrated business solution cost? How much is it worth to the buyer? What is the appropriate rate of return or profitability for a product or service? What constitutes a f...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! Contract Negotiations Based on Gregory Garrett's publication Contract Negotiations: Skills, Tools, and Best Practices, this seminar provides a comprehensive treatment of contract negotiations, with a compelling discussion of what skills, tools, and best practices are needed to become a master contract negotiator. Attendees will learn: Contract negoti...