Live Webinar Series: Navigating the Contract Lifecycle
Five-Part Webinar Series Starts October 22, 2025Kick off the 2026 Fiscal Year with our 5-Part Contract Lifecycle Series. Professor Katie Keller (DAU) will walk us through the contract lifecycle framework, highlight the latest FAR/DFARS regulatory changes, and answer your toughest GovCon questions.
Program Description
- How the FAR/DFARS regulatory updates will affect your contracts in GFY26
- Roles and responsibilities across the acquisition team
- Best practices for aligning pre-award, award, and post-award efforts
- Practical tips to avoid common pitfalls and ensure compliance
- Strategies for cross-functional collaboration to achieve mission outcomes
Bring your questions! We’ve set aside 30 minutes specifically for participant Q&A. Submit them in advance when you register.
- Contract managers, specialists, and administrators
- Program managers and acquisition professionals
- Industry business development, capture, and compliance teams
- Students and early-career professionals building their GovCon foundation
- A refreshed understanding of the full contract lifecycle
- Clarity on how GFY26 regulatory updates will shape your work
- Practical insight into teaming, collaboration, and risk mitigation
- 1.5 CPE credits to support your professional development goals
This webinar is Part 1 of a 5-Part Series. Future sessions will focus on:
- Part 2: Nov 5, Pre-Award Excellence: Market Research, Requirements & Strategy
- Part 3: Dec 3, Award Phase in Action: From Proposal to Contract Formation
- Part 4: Jan 7, Post-Award Performance: Administration, Oversight & Compliance
- Part 5: Feb 4, Contract Closeout & Lessons Learned
When
How To Join
Zoom Webinar using Windows, Mac, tablet, or mobile. Download the latest Zoom client here.
The Presenter
Professor Katie Keller
Defense Acquisition University
Other Details
Our webinar has an ID number and is password protected. Your confirmation email has a link that will not require you to enter the ID number or password. If you decide to join by phone only, you will be prompted to enter the webinar ID number and password contained in your confirmation email.
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Special Registration Offers:
🎁 Individual Bundle: Register for all 5 webinars, pay for only 4.
👥 Group Discounts:
• 2-5 attendees: 10% off individual price
• 6+ attendees: 20% off individual price
💼 Group Bundles:
• 2-5 attendees: 30% off series bundle
• 6+ attendees: 40% off series bundle
📧 Contact president@ncmadulles.org before registering to receive your group discount.
NCMA Member
- 1.5 Hours of Continuing Professional Education (C.P.E.) Credits
- Must Register (click button below)
Non-NCMA Member
- 1.5 Hours of Continuing Professional Education (C.P.E.) Credits
- Must Register (click button below)
Current Government Employee
- FREE registration for current U.S. Government employees. A valid Government email address, e.g., .gov or .mil, is required to confirm eligibility.
- 1.5 Hours of Continuing Professional Education (C.P.E.) Credits
- Must Register (click button below)
Current Student
- FREE registration for current students pursuing a career in contracting or acquisition. A valid student email address, e.g., .edu, is required to confirm eligibility.
- 1.5 Hours of Continuing Professional Education (C.P.E.) Credits
- Must Register (click button below)
5-Part Series Bundle (All Attendees)
- Register for all five sessions and get the fifth session FREE.
- 1.5 Hours of Continuing Professional Education (C.P.E.) Credits per session
- Must Register (click button below)
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