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 Wynne
"Wins" NCMA's Prestigious Roback Award
During his presentation at World Congress 2007, keynote speaker,
Michael W. Wynne, secretary of the U.S. Air Force, Washington,
DC, emphasized the vital role of the contracts professional in
putting together business deals, supporting the defense of the
nation, and building win–win solutions for the government and
industry. Following his presentation, NCMA proudly presented
Wynne with the Herbert Roback Memorial Award. Wynne knows the
myriad details of the acquisition business and has been
published in numerous professional journals on cost estimating,
engineering, and contracting. A Fellow of the association, Wynne
has been a consistent supporter of the acquisition workforce and
NCMA. He upholds the standards of the profession and ensures
trust, confidence, and integrity throughout the acquisition
process. In his years following September 11, 2001, Wynne served
his country with distinction. In recognition of his significant
contributions, NCMA was honored to present this award to Michael
W. Wynne.
Comment Period Extended for Contractor Code of Ethics Rule
The comment period for FAR Proposed Rule 2006-007, Contractor
Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, has been extended to May
23, 2007.
Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 35
The California Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision
validating Proposition 35 which gives Caltrans broader authority
to contract out for private design and engineering services. The
use of private design and engineering firms would augment the
efforts of State-employed engineers in the design of future
state highway projects.
World Congress 2007...A Big Success in "The Big D"
This year's event opened in Dallas, Texas, a city rich on big
dreams and an attitude that all things are possible. Just like
this diverse city, our 2007 Congress offered a variety of
possibilities and opportunities to enhance your professional
development, network with your peers, and have some fun...Texas
style!
NCMA would like to thank all those who attended, spoke, and
exhibited at this event. This program brought together more than
2,000 participants gathered for the three-day conference to
network, discuss the impact of contract management processes,
and share best practices for increasing the efficiency of
contract departments. We hope ya'll enjoyed the conference and
will join us again for World Congress 2008, in Cincinnati, Ohio,
April 13–16.
Conference presentations are now available:
To view the Daily News from this event...
FAR Case 2005-036, Definition of Cost or Pricing Data
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense
Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing several
amendments the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Full story
in page 1, column 3 of the linked pdf document.
Proper Use of Award Fee Contracts and Award Fee Provisions
Over the past several years there has been an increased use of
cost-plus-award-fee contracts and award fee provisions,
particularly for development efforts and low rate initial
production (LRIP) efforts. The purpose of this memorandum is to
state the Department's policy with regard to the proper use of
award fee contracts and award fee provisions.
Announcement of the 2007–2008 Contract Management Leadership
Development Program Members
NCMA is proud to announce the members of its 2007–2008 Contract
Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP). This will be
the second year for this highly successful program. The
objective of the CMLDP is to help develop the next generation of
contract management leaders through an intensive year-long
educational experience. Program participants will receive 180
hours of top-quality training in leadership, association
governance, and contract management. The CMLDP is designed to
quickly close the gap in leadership progression by accelerating
the preparation of a select group of contract management
professionals.
Professional Input Sought for Outsourcing Research Study
The Supply Chain Management Research Group at The Ohio State
University is conducting a research survey pertaining to the
outsourcing of product/component manufacturing or business
processes. The main requirement for participation is that
respondents have experience with at least one outsourcing
decision about which they can provide information concerning the
multitude of financial factors and costs that were considered
and evaluated in making the decision. Interested members are
encouraged to complete the survey by May 31, 2007.
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American Graduate University is the premier provider of
professional development courses and master's degree programs
for acquisition, contract management, and program/project
professionals since 1976. AGU's distance courses are conducted
using our exclusive text-based, web-assisted format. Our
dynamic, content rich classroom courses are conducted onsite for
both industry and government organizations.
www.agu.edu
Mandatory Procedures for Exceptions on the Procurement of
Specialty Metals
This memo establishes new mandatory procedures for specialty
metal domestic non-availability determinations (DNAD) pursuant
to
DFARS Clause 252.225.7014 (Deviation) and its Alternate I
(Deviation). Contracting Officers with contracts that
contain DFARS Clause 252.225.7014 and Alternate I should become
familiar with the new mandatory procedures.
Panel Backs Measure to Curb Contract Bundling
In a show of strong bipartisan support, the House Small Business
Committee on Tuesday quickly pushed through a bill that would
make tougher the practice of "contract bundling."
House Holds Hearing on Small Business Contracting Issues
House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez called
a hearing entitled "Expanding Small Businesses' Access to
Federal Contracts" at 10:00am on Thursday, April 19.
Coast Guard to Take Over Management of Fleet Upgrade
In a major reversal, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen
announced Tuesday that the service would take over as lead
systems integrator for all assets acquired under the
problem-plagued $24 billion modernization program known as
Deepwater.
For more contracting news, see our
News Links.
GAO Updates
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Meet your FAC-C and DAWIA training requirements! Management
Concepts courses are equivalent to mandatory DAU contracting
courses; fulfill requirements for continuous learning; carry
college credit recommendations from the American Council on
Education; and provide specific guidance in specialized areas.
We also publish newsletters and textbooks that teach the
requirements and philosophy of the Federal Acquisition
Regulation and related policies, guidance, and best practices.
Visit our website for more information:
www.managementconcepts.com/acquisition/acquisition.asp
In this Month's Contract Management Magazine:
Good Read!
NCMA Educational Opportunities, Tools, and Resources
Audio Seminars
Topic: Performance-Based Contracting
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2007
For more information,
click here.
National Education Seminars (NESs)
Performance-Based Acquisition
Leadership: Building High-Performance Buying & Selling Teams
Project Management in the Contracting Process
The Contracting Professional as a Risk Manager
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New Publications |
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Desktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms,
Sixth Edition
Revised and Expanded, Originally Complied by
Regina Mickells Bova, Revised by Margaret G.
Rumbaugh, CPCM
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here to read more. |
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Leadership: Building High-Performance Buying
and Selling Teams
By Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, C.P.M., and William
C. Pursch, Ph.D., CPCM
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here for more details. |
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Annotated Guide to the Contract Management
Body of Knowledge (CMBOK), 2nd Edition
By Catherine Z. Remley and Robert A. Ludvik
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here for more details. |
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NCMA Events |
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June 22, 2007
Leadership Summit
Chateau Sonesta Hotel
New Orleans, LA
Learn more! |
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July 26–27, 2007
Aerospace and Defense Contract Management Conference
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Garden Grove, CA (near Disneyland!)
Learn more! |
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Other Events |
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May 15, 2007
GSA Schedule Audits Webinar
For more information,
click here. |
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