Chapter Events
Here you’ll find all the current and past Chapter events.
Seminars
February 21, 2020: Assisted Acquisition — FEDSIM
Chris Hamm, Director for GSA FEDSIM, will speak with the Chapter about his organization and how it assists DoD and civilian agencies with their IT and professional services acquisitions.
January 17, 2020: CPSR Debrief
Our first seminar of the new year is about a very popular topic: CPSRs. We welcome back Mark Hijar from ProcureLinx to talk review the hot button issues from 2019 and what to look forward to in 2020. In addition, we are offering attendees to purchase a professional headshot picture before the seminar. Join us!
November 22, 2019: Leading In Times Of Change
We welcome Major General (Ret.) Darryl Scott to talk about leading in times of change. We will also have an extended networking session with Major General Scott.
October 16, 2019: Proposal Adequacy
Ever wonder how the Government determines your proposal is adequate? Join us on Wednesday, October 16, as a DCAA Program Manager breaks it down.
September 20, 2019: Constructive Changes
At our first seminar of the 2019-2020 Program Year, we will talk about constructive changes. What are they? What can a contractor do when it happens? Sign up today! Can’t make it in person? Watch it live on Periscope!
National Education Seminars
April 15-16, 2021 NES: Contract Compliance
Join us for a two-day virtual National Eduction Seminar on Contract Compliance.
March 11, 2020: Leadership Strategies for Contracting Professionals
Join us for NCMA’s newest all-day National Education Seminar (NES) on Leadership Strategies for Contracting Professionals. Whether you work for the Federal Government, a Prime Contractor or Subcontractor, this NES is for you!
March 29, 2019: NES on Key Contract Terms and Conditions
This all-day seminar will focus 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 guide also discusses 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.
Study Groups
Spring 2020 CFCM Study Group
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Chapter is cancelling this Spring’s CFCM Study Group.
Spring 2019 CFCM Study Group
A Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification validates your education, training, experience, and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. We are offering a ten-week study group this spring to prepare for and take the exam.
Webinars
January 28, 2022: An Overview of Select Contract Administration Components
We are pleased to bring in the new year with an exciting presentation by Dr. John McCarthy, professor at UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies!
Are you a seasonedprofessional or new to the world of contract management? Then this presentation is for you! Join us as Dr. John McCarthy takes us through An Overview of Select Contract Administration Components.
December 17, 2021: CPSRs in the Time of Quarantine
The Chapter wraps up 2021 with a webinar featuring popular speaker Mark Hijar and a discussion on CPSR trends during the pandemic and what to expect in 2022.
Other Events
December 11, 2020: Executive Council Meeting and FAR Jeopardy
Join the Executive Council to listen in on its regular monthly meeting and hear about some of the things the Chapter is planning for the rest of the Program Year. Afterwards, stick around for a fun game of FAR Jeopardy! We will give out prizes to the winning team as well as additional prizes for Best Zoom Holiday Background and Ugliest Holiday Sweater. Best of all, it’s FREE!
Networking
April 8, 2021: Virtual Paint & Sip Networking Event
Just because we can’t get together in person doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun as a group! Join us for an evening of painting while enjoying your favorite libation.
Join Us June 6th At Dave and Buster’s For Food, Drink, and Fun!
Join us at Dave and Buster’s in Fairfax for a fun evening of games, food, drink, networking, and fun! $10 (pre-register; $15 at the door) gets you two drinks, appetizers, a $20 power play card, and free pool!
Upcoming Lunch With Leaders: Robert Rabinek and Kim Rupert
Lunch with Leaders provides an opportunity for new and/or young professionals to meet with different leaders in a small conversational setting. Hear different perspectives on what it means to be successful, different approaches on how to become successful, and personal stories on how these leaders succeeded and challenges they faced, and career advice they want to share. We welcome Rob Rabinek from GDIT in April and Kim Rupert from SAIC in May.
February’s Lunch With Leaders Features Lowell (Jake) Jacoby
This month’s Lunch With Leaders mentoring program features Jake Jacoby of Jacoby Associates, LLC. Mr. Jacoby has held senior leadership positions within industry and the Department of Defense. If you’re a young contracts professional or new to the profession, join us for an informal discussion on obtaining success!
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P.O. Box 231324
Centreville, VA 20120