NCMA’s new SubCon Training Workshops (SubCon) event is designed to provide targeted subcontracting training by industry and government instructors and practitioners. We held the first SubCon in March 2017 in Dulles, Virginia, and it was a huge success, so we’re bringing it to the west coast for round two! SubCon consists of two concurrent full-day workshops. Choose to attend one of the following: WORKSHOP A—SUBCONTRACT PROPOS...

California and its utility companies (such as PacifiCorp, PG&E, Southern California Edison, Sempra Utilities, AT&T, Comcast, Frontier, T-Mobile, California Water Association etc.) want your business. Join us to learn of opportunities and how to get contracts! Take advantage to network with public agencies, utility companies, prime contractors and business resource centers! The event will feature business matchmaking (one-on-one pre-sch...

A brief overview of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)—what they are, who they apply to, and their importance; compliance requirements for contractors with CAS-covered contracts; and the process of preparing cost impact calculations. Key Takeaways: CAS applicability and administration; The potential consequences of noncompliance with the CAS; Compliance requirements, including “disclosure statement” requirements; and The cos...

SBA’s 8(a) and HUBZone certifications have become an essential instrument for helping Small Business Owners gain a foothold in government contracting. Join us for an introduction to the 8(a) BD and HUBZone programs and learn: Who is Eligible and How to Apply Contracting Opportunities Other benefits of the 8(a) and HUBZone Programs

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the source document when contracting with the procurement offices of both federal defense and civilian agencies for the purchase goods and services. A close and detailed working knowledge of the FAR is mandatory for government, contractor, and subcontractor personnel in order to maintain the best possible contracts and compliance with its requirements. This two-day FAR “Less Complicated...

Technology is changing procurement—in nearly all aspects. Whether it's data visualization and spending transparency, or marketplaces that make it easier to shop and compare offerings, or blockchain and its ability to streamline processes, procurement technology is reshaping and transforming the way governments purchase and suppliers interact with government. The benefits stretch to government programs, procurement and acquisition profes...

Are you an in-house attorney working for a federal government contractor? Or does your business want to enter the federal space? Whatever your business’s stage, your employer is counting on you to understand the issues that come with federal contracting. Law school only covers the basics of contract law and the basics of business law. When you begin working for a corporation, you have to handle federal contracting issues that will influe...

As the fiscal year comes to a close, industry is eagerly looking forwards toward FY2018. Many changes are on the horizon, such as the reorganization of the GSA's Technology Transformation Service (TTS) being placed under the purview of the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS). Join the Potomac Officers Club and industry experts in a discussion about future federal spending programs, procurement initiatives, Alan Thomas' vision for FAS and how it...

NCMA will be hosting its first "Spotlight on Cost" webinar series. Particpants earn 3.0 CPE/CLP credits for the webinar series and 1.5 CPE/CLP credits for the individual webinars. There is no limit to the number of people who can participate in each webinar. This discounted series allows an entire staff to be trained for one low cost, and with 14-day unlimited access to the webinar streams. Sign up now! October 12: Cost AnalysisKey Takeaways:...

Are you facing increased competition and changing requirements because of task and delivery order contracts? They are becoming increasingly popular contracting vehicles for federal agencies, but contractors who understand how to compete at the order level will be better positioned to take advantage of these changes. Whether you are competing for a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), Multiple Award Contra...