The ability to develop, support, and manage how costs and prices are derived is essential for everyone involved in U.S. federal acquisition—both buyers and sellers—and is a skill in high demand. Cost and price analysis affects everything from requirements development to the price that is ultimately agreed upon, and the fundamental importance of this critical competency cannot be ignored.

Does a good report from a contractor assessment on your GSA Schedule contract mean you are fully compliant with your Schedule obligations? The short answer is “no.” It is important for Schedule contractors to understand what a contractor assessment is and is not intended to cover, and how that differs from an Office of the Inspector General (OIG) audit. Armed with this knowledge, contractors will learn how to conduct their own int...

An integral part of the proposal process is the cost/price volume, yet this is often the last volume to be completed. This webinar will review the government versus business definitions of cost and price, why cost/price really matters, how and why each section of the uniform contract format impacts cost/price and the implications on your business, common cost/price volume mistakes, and considerations in achieving a compliant submission. Learn...

Learn how to strengthen and protect your organization!This four-hour virtual conference will help you and your organization prepare for compliance and audit reviews. Our keynote presenters will kick off the event by continuing their conversation from the 2016 Subcontract Management Training Forum revealing issues they saw in their former positions at DCAA and DCMA. Join two government contracting leaders as they reveal issues they saw in their...

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...

Contracting officers don’t always receive specific, “hands-on” training related to source selection. Instead, they must learn through on-the-job training that provides invaluable insight into the best practices for surviving the evaluation process. This webinar will dive into lessons learned, tricks of the trade, and practical tips for those involved with source selections. Attendees will walk away with advice and suggestion...

Prepare your small business for success! Join us and our expert presenters on March 3, 2016, for a three-hour VIRTUAL conference to learn the strategies you need to win government business. Learn how to write winning proposals, how to access General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules, and tips and tricks for teaming agreements. Earn 3 continuing professional education (CPE) hours when you attend this event and view it LIVE from your home...

The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) invites you to... The Government Contract Management Symposium (GCMS)! GCMS is held annually in the Washington, DC metro area. Formerly intended for those in the federal sector, it has grown to provide training for professionals in both government and industry contracting. GCMS is a two-day event filled with keynote addresses, executive panel discussions, 20 interactive breakout sessions, an...

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...