Chapter Events
Here you'll find all the current and past Chapter events.
Seminars
January 17, 2025: Implementing AI Within Your Federal Purchasing System
Our first seminar of 2025! We welcome back popular speaker Mark Hijar to discuss AI and how your company can leverage it within your Federally-approved purchasing system.Program DescriptionFederal Supply Chain Management SME and patent-pending inventor Mark Hijar will...
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.
National Education Seminars
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.
Join Us for Key Contract Terms and Conditions, NCMA’s Newest National Education Seminar
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.
Join Us for FAR Essentials, NCMA’s Newest National Education Seminar
Join us November 18th for FAR Essentials, an all-day National Eduction Seminar. Learn the essential topics from the 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. NES co-author Jim Kirlin is our presenter!
Study Groups
Spring 2018 CFCM Study Group
A Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification validates your education, training, experience, and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and we are offering a ten (10) week study group to prepare for the exam. Space is very limited so sign up today!
Fall 2017 CPCM Study Group
This study group is full. Please check back for future study groups!
Webinars
May 26, 2023: Five Skills to be a Procurement Champion
Learn the five essential skills needed for contracting professionals to take their career to the next level and be true assets to their organization.
April 28, 2023: Negotiating Flowdowns as a Member of a Fed Supply Chain
Popular presenter Mark Hijar discusses the process of flowdown clauses in Federal Government contracting. What flowdowns apply to a subcontractor? And how do you, as the prime or the sub, negotiate flowdowns? Find out by signing up for this webinar!
Other Events
Special May Workshop: Best Practices in a Prime’s Subcontractor SOW Development
Eliminate poor subcontractor statements of work by attending this 4-hour workshop. Learn about the different types SOWs, where they’re used, key SOW elements and best practices to achieve your desired outcomes with managed risks and control over your costs. Bring a Program Manager with you for FREE! Additional PM’s pay a reduced rate so bring all of them!
Networking
October 26, 2023: Program Year Kickoff Happy Hour
Join us on October 26th for a fun-filled evening of networking, food, and drinks! Our Chapter will be hosting a happy hour networking event at Bourbon Boulevard in Chantilly, VA.A Great Networking OpportunityA great way to learn more about your profession and grow...
March 22, 2023: Spring Networking Event
Join us for for a fun-filled evening of networking, food, and drinks! Our Chapter will be hosting this FREE happy hour networking event at Tiki Thai in Reston.
November 15, 2022: Pre-Holiday Happy Hour
Join us for a fun-filled evening of networking, food, and drinks! Our Chapter will host a FREE happy hour networking event at Sedona Taphouse in Chantilly.
September 27, 2022: Fall Networking Event
Join us on September 27th for a fun-filled evening of networking, food, and drinks! Best of all, it’s FREE!
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Centreville, VA 20120