Join us for NCMA’s newest NES on March 7th. Early bird pricing until February 28th; group discount for 5 or more people available. Sign up today!

Program Date and Time

Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 8:30AM – 4:30PM. Registration, breakfast and networking starts at 7:30AM. Lunch is also included in the price!

Program Location

UNICOM Technology Park Conference Center, 15000 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151.

Program Description

Key Contract Terms and Conditions is a one-day National Education Seminar (NES) that focuses on the most negotiated contract terms and conditions in the U.S. federal government contracting environment. “Most negotiated” refers to the amount of upfront time and effort typically required to reach agreement. The seminar will also discuss the negotiation of terms and conditions from three practical, day-to-day perspectives: the U.S. federal government buyer, the prime contractor (as seller and buyer), and the subcontractor.

At the completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Implement risk management strategies in negotiating terms and conditions
• Determine the impacts of the hybrid nature of subcontract terms and conditions
• Select appropriate contract types and their associated terms and conditions
• Know the audit rights associated with FAR Part 12, 13, 14, and 15 acquisitions
• Apply basic delivery and transportation terms and conditions
• Apply the appropriate contract quality requirements and their related terms and conditions
• Understand the concept of acceptance and the associated terms and conditions
• Implement liquidated damages clauses when appropriate
• Use warranty terms and conditions to reduce risk
• Evaluate the terms and conditions for bilateral and unilateral changes
• Negotiate the terms and conditions for termination for convenience, stop work, and termination for default
• Limit liabilities and risks by negotiating clauses such as insurance, limitation of liability, indemnification, and liability for U.S. government property
• Obtain rights to use intellectual property and protect intellectual property by using proprietary information agreements and rights in data and software clauses
• Identify and negotiate an appropriate prime or subcontract disputes clause

Every attendee will receive a copy of the Desktop Guide to Key Contract Terms and Conditions. 

The guide has 20 essential topics organized into the following major headings:

• General (Risk Management and Subcontracts)
• Pricing Clauses
• Delivery and Quality Assurance Clauses
• Post-Delivery Clauses
• Changes, Stop-Work, and Termination Clauses
• Liability Clauses
• Intellectual Property Clauses
• Disputes Clauses

Earn 7 hours of Continuing Professional Eduction (CPE) credits and register today!

About The Speaker

Jim Kirlin, CPCM, CFCM, Fellow, has 30 years of contracts and supply chain experience in government and industry and holds 17 professional certifications. He has been honored with the NCMA Charles A. Dana Distinguished Service Award, the NCMA National Achievement Award, and the NCMA Education Award (twice). Kirlin has served on the NCMA Board of Directors and as chair of the policy committee. He has presented at NCMA’s World Congress six times and at numerous National Education Seminars and chapter meetings. He is a frequent contributor to Contract Management Magazine, one of the authors of Desktop Guide to Key Contract Terms and Conditions, Desktop Guide to FAR Essentials, and author of Subcontract Management from A to Z. In 2015 he was awarded NCMA’s Alvis D. Keen Honorary Life Member Award.

Program Cost

Early bird price of $275 (NCMA member); $300 (non-NCMA member) per person until February 28, 2018; Regular price of $300 (NCMA member); $325 (non-NCMA member) per person after February 28, 2018.

Group discount of $25 per person when registering 5 or more people at the same time! Use promo code GROUPNES when registering.

Our event cancellation policy is here and our inclement weather policy is here.

Register by clicking below. Registration closes Friday, March 2, 2018.

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Join us for NCMA’s newest NES on November 18th. Sign up today!

Program Date and Time

Friday, November 18, 2016 8:30AM – 4:30PM. Breakfast and networking starts at 7:30AM. Lunch is also included in the price!

Program Location

UNICOM Technology Park Conference Center, 15000 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151.

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Program Description

FAR Essentials is a one-day National Education Seminar (NES) that presents the essential topics from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)—the source of the uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by all U.S. federal government agencies. This seminar will explore in-depth the 28 essential topics of the FAR to be mastered by government and industry contract management professionals.

These essential topics are organized under the following major headings:

• General
• Acquisition Planning
• Contracting Methods and Types
• Socio-Economic Programs
• General Contracting Requirements
• Contract Management.

At the completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Identify key players (roles) in the acquisition system;
• Make appropriate decisions based on relevant dollar thresholds throughout the FAR;
• Navigate the acquisition planning process, including publicizing contract actions and determining responsible contractors;
• Recognize full and open competition requirements (by FAR part);
• Select contract types;
• Determine the best Contracting methods;
• Determine whether to use FAR Part 12 for an acquisition;
• Determine whether to use FAR Part 13;
• Implement socioeconomic programs, including small business programs, labor laws, and environmental programs;
• Allocate costs based on accounting principles;
• Evaluate acceptable forms of payments for contract financing;
• Assign, allocate, and protect data rights;
• Follow appropriate procedures for filing and handling disputes and protests;
• Manage contracts after award; and
• Assess and remedy subcontract management issues.

Every attendee will receive a copy of the Desktop Guide to FAR Essentials.

Selected Topics Covered

General

• FAR System
• Dollar Thresholds
• Title of Procurement Acts
• Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest
• Administrative Matters

Acquisition Planning

• Publicizing Contract Actions
• Competition Requirements
• Acquisition Planning
• Contractor Qualifications

Contracting Methods and Types

• Acquisition of Commercial Items
• Simplified Acquisition Procedures
• Sealed Bidding
• Contracting by Negotiation
• Types of Contracts

Socioeconomic Programs

• Small Business Programs
• Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisition Environment

General Contracting Requirements

• Patents, Data Rights and Copyrights
• Cost Accounting Standards Administration
• Contract Cost Principles and Procedures
• Contract Financing
• Protests, Disputes, and Appeals

Contract Management

• Contract Administration and Audit Services
• Contract Modifications
• Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
• Government Property
• Quality Assurance
• Termination of Contracts

Earn 7 hours of Continuing Professional Eduction (CPE) credits and register today!

About The Speaker

Jim Kirlin, CPCM, CFCM, Fellow, has 30 years of contracts and supply chain experience in government and industry and holds 17 professional certifications. He has been honored with the NCMA Charles A. Dana Distinguished Service Award, the NCMA National Achievement Award, and the NCMA Education Award (twice). Kirlin has served on the NCMA Board of Directors and as chair of the policy committee. He has presented at NCMA’s World Congress six times and at numerous National Education Seminars and chapter meetings. He is a frequent contributor to Contract Management Magazine, one of the authors of Desktop Guide to FAR Essentials, and author of Subcontract Management from A to Z. In 2015 he was awarded NCMA’s Alvis D. Keen Honorary Life Member Award.

Program Cost

Early bird price of $275 (NCMA member); $300 (non-NCMA member) per person until October 31, 2016; Regular price of $300 (NCMA member); $325 (non-NCMA member) per person after October 31, 2016.

Group discount of $25 per person when registering 5 or more people at the same time! Use promo code GROUPNES when registering.

Every NES participant will receive a copy of the Desktop Guide to FAR Essentials.

Our event cancellation policy is here and our inclement weather policy is here.

Register by clicking below. Registration closes Tuesday, November 15, 2016.

Join us for NCMA’s newest NES on April 8th. Sign up today!

Program Date and Time

Friday, April 8, 2016, 9:00AM to 4:00PM (Registration, Networking, and Breakfast Start at 8:00AM)

Program Location

Holiday Inn Chantilly-Dulles Expo, 4335 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, Virginia 20151.

Program Description

Contract changes are inevitable and must be anticipated and properly managed. Contract Changes, Disputes, and Terminations—Mastering the Fundamentals is a one-day National Education Seminar (NES) designed to provide the information you need to handle any and all ambiguities, differences of opinion, or potential and real conflicts between the parties. These can arise by verbal discussion, letter, the proposal, the basic contract, or any of its subsequent modifications. They can involve everything from the interpretation of the statement of work to the minutes of a meeting. Changes can also come from various sources—some with the authority to make them and sometimes not. They can also impact the success of your contract as well as the relationship between the parties.

This seminar will equip you to understand the following:

• What constitutes a change,
• How changes arise,
• Who is authorized to issue and respond to changes and how to respond,
• The various actions to be taken to successfully incorporate changes both parties agree to, including the next steps when agreement is not forthcoming; and
• Knowing when and how to expect contract changes, as well as disagreement.

Avoiding escalation of those issues, along with working through them when (not if) they occur, is vital to success or failure of your program as well as organization. At the end of this one-day seminar, you will be confident in protecting you and your organization from surprises that can derail your program’s success.

Anyone involved in the acquisition process will benefit from the content covered: managers, directors, financial analysts, engineers, technical managers, auditors, reviewers, quality inspectors, business development employees, and senior leaders and executives, among others. The learning provided will help not only those with only a rudimentary understanding of government contracting, but those with mid- or even senior-level experience as well.

To work within this field, there is no more valuable way to invest seven hours than gaining a deep understanding of the changes, disputes, and termination process within government contracting.

Program Cost

Early bird price of $275 (NCMA member); $300 (non-NCMA member) per person until March 25, 2016; Regular price of $300 (NCMA member); $325 (non-NCMA member) per person after March 25, 2016.

Group discount of $25 per person when registering 5 or more people at the same time! Use promo code GROUPNES when registering.

Every NES participant will receive a copy of Contract Changes, Disputes, and Terminations–Mastering the Fundamentals and its accompanying workbook.

Our event cancellation policy is here and our inclement weather policy is here.

Register by clicking below. Registration closes Tuesday, April 5, 2016.