Chapter Events
Here you’ll find all the current and past Chapter events.
Seminars
June 21, 2019: Other Transaction Agreements – Trends and Opportunities
This is our last seminar of the Program Year and we’re talking about a timely topic: Other Transaction Agreements (OTA). Learn more about this non-FAR-based acquisition method and how it impacts both current Federal Government contractors and new entrants to the market.
May 17, 2019: FAR-eopardy! Have Fun While Learning About the FAR
Something different this month! Form a team of three people and play a competitive game testing your knowledge of Government contracting and the FAR. Brought to you in conjunction with GMU and Public Contracting Institute.
April 12, 2019 Seminar: Beyond Basics Strategic Pricing
This month the Chapter welcomes back Marsha Lindquist to discuss how you go beyond the basics in developing your pricing strategy.
March 2019: 10 Tips For Negotiating Your Teaming Agreement
Are teaming agreements enforceable? The answer is “it depends.” Join us this month as we partner with the George Mason University and Public Contracting Institute and how you can draft a teaming agreement to accomplish your business objective.
February 2019: Preparing for 2019 CPSRs–A Primer
We welcome back popular speaker Mark Hijar to discuss the 2019 CPSR process, what’s new, and how to prepare for one.
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
March 17, 2023: Building, Leading, and Sustaining a Great Business
This month, we present the important concepts for business startup, offering focus, working with the right people, striving for significance, dealing with failures, and moving forward for success.
February 24, 2023: Small Business, Big Impact
This month’s webinar is designed to help start-up small business owners succeed in the Government contracting industry.
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
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!
June 16, 2022: Happy Hour Networking Event
Join us on June 16th for a fun-filled evening of networking, food, and drinks! Our Chapter will host this season’s happy hour event at Founding Farmers in Reston, VA.
February 22, 2022: Happy Hour Networking Event at Cooper’s Hawk
Join us at Cooper’s Hawk in Reston for networking, food, and drinks. Best of all, it’s FREE (click the link below for details)!
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.
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P.O. Box 231324
Centreville, VA 20120