The 35th Annual Government Contract Management Symposium (GCMS) is held annually by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) 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 brings together 900+ government contract management professionals for two days of keynote addresses, executive panel discussi...

Seminar Information: Learn to fully comply with Letters of Credit requirements. Get involved in the set-up process, learn the basic terminology and significance of various documents, and learn how to prevent and handle discrepancies. Learn how to insure that you receive payment for your shipments, how to get paid faster and how to lower bank fees. Registration includes a copy of "Letters of Credit in International Trade: A User’s Guide"...

Cloud Computing continues to grow in importance in the public sector. Agency personnel responsible for developing and implementing cloud-based solutions -- for implementing data center consolidation and other technology efficiencies -- continue to look for opportunities to learn about the best technologies, configurations, service and deployment models and appropriate mix of cloud services -- based on their government agency requirements. Digi...

The use of video surveillance has become an imperative part of securing our society: Military and intelligence agencies conduct aerial surveillance, terrain mapping, and urban reconnaissance via video surveillance. Mass transit monitoring is taking place in airports, in-bus cameras, train stations, and freight trains. Law enforcement agencies are using dashboard and body-mounted cameras, license plate recognition, prison and detention and dron...

Understand how to navigate the minefields of procurement code and public contracting in Florida with ease. If you perform public work in Florida you know that almost all public work in Florida is competitively bid. But did you know that different state and local public entities in Florida have unique procurement codes and requirements, different methods for competitive bidding, and strict time frames for protesting a bid or solicitation? This...

This course will familiarize you with commonly-used methods of acquisition: issuing task or delivery orders under GSA’s Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) (FAR Subpart 8.4), and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13 or negotiating a stand-alone contract under FAR Part 15. This course will explore the differences and similarities between Subpart 8.4 and Parts 13 & 15 procedures, advantages and disadvantages for various situation...

In this course, you will learn about the GSA eBuy program, and how it functions to benefit both the government buyer and the vendor. Learn how to use this electronic Request for Quote (RFQ) tool. Two (2) CLP credits. As a busy acquisition workforce professional, you need best-value solutions that save time, and leave more budget for your agency’s mission. Take advantage of our Schedules training. It provides an interactive learning exper...

SEMINAR SERIES in Miami FL DECEMBER 2016 EAR Export Controls / ITAR Defense Trade Controls Seminar Series at the Doubletree Ocean Point Resort & Spa 17375 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33160 REGISTER NOW DOWNLOAD SEMINAR BROCHURE EAR & OFAC Controls SEMINAR SEMINAR AGENDA ECoP® EAR renewal credits = 4 DEC 5-6, 2016 USD $1175 ITAR Controls SEMINAR SEMINAR AGENDA ECoP® ITAR renewal credits = 4 DEC 7-8, 2016 USD $1175 BOTH SEMIN...

The Service Contract Act (SCA) is one of the most challenging acts in federal contracting. The SCA covers the award and administration of covered contracts. Attendees are provided with a detailed comprehensive text that covers more than the regulations, board and court decisions and the latest compliance issues from the Department of Labor. You will learn how to do price adjustments, handle conformance requests and SCA contract management issu...

Similar to the Maintaining Control Workshop conducted by the US Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Traffic Engineering Agency, this class is intended for government, military and contractor SECURITY or ENGINEERING personnel involved in designing entry control facilities. The curriculum focuses on the design features required for the effective and efficient operation of access control points at installation perimeters and controlled areas...