National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

What’s shaping the contractor community right now? This week’s CM News explores where performance-based acquisition falls short and how new federal cybersecurity guidance is shifting toward a smarter, risk-based approach. ➡️ Stay informed, subscribe now at ncmahq.org/cmnews

Join acquisition professionals from across government, industry, and the broader federal contracting community at World Congress 2026 – prices go up after Wednesday, June 10th! Earn up to 45 CPEs virtually and up to 65 CPEs in person to support annual continuous learning requirements.   World Congress is where you need to be to help navigate change, strengthen capability, and prepare for what’s next in our profession.   ➡️ Save on registration today and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gQVWkrEn #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPE #WorldCongress2026

As an association that works closely with the U.S. Armed Forces community, today holds special meaning. We honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country and pause in gratitude and remembrance. #MemorialDay

Applications are now open for NCMA’s Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP), an award-winning, 12-month leadership development experience designed to help early career professionals grow their skills, confidence, and leadership capability. More than a training program, CMLDP is a community where participants build meaningful, lifelong connections across the profession. As Molly Kovacs, General Dynamics Information Technology, shares, CMLDP offers an invaluable opportunity to network and exchange ideas within a diverse community of peers and mentors. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gYbgHjkQ

When contract management and information governance come together, powerful things happen. “We are all in it together.” That couldn’t be more true. Thank you to Tori Miller Liu, MBA, FASAE, CAE, CIP for the thoughtful insights. https://lnkd.in/g42TFXs7. This blog perfectly captures what we saw firsthand in our recent webinar, 'Better Together: Building Understanding Between Contract Management and Information Governance.' From FAR transformation to emerging AI disclosure challenges, one thing is clear: collaboration isn’t optional anymore, it’s essential. Appreciation to Michelle Currier, CPCM, CFCM and Susan M Gleason for leading such an important conversation. We’re proud to be building this bridge together and shaping what’s next for our professions. Explore this webinar and more in NCMA’s “Free to All” learning catalog: https://lnkd.in/gB3dazKv

This new episode of Fastest 5 Minutes covers a new Executive Order on fixed-price contracting, a new DOJ initiative targeting coordination with data-mining qui tam relators, and a proposed rule that would extend FOCI reviews to uncleared defense contractors. Hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou, Crowell & Moring’s Fastest 5 Minutes is a biweekly podcast delivering a concise breakdown of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/g9wH3Pxf

Reminder: The live virtual Cost and Pricing Fundamentals Certificate Program begins May 18–21, 2026. This Certificate Program gives professionals a clear, practical foundation for developing, analyzing, and defending cost proposals. Whether you’re a seller preparing proposals or a buyer reviewing them, this program covers cost principles, fair and reasonable pricing, regulatory requirements, and proposal analysis equipping you to navigate federal pricing with clarity and confidence. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gefbJBed

Designed in response to participant input and key questions emerging from the FAR Overhaul Series, Winning in the New FAR is a strategy-focused training series for acquisition professionals who understand the RFO framework and now need to know how to succeed because of it.   This 4-part series, running from June 23-July 14, 2026, is a playbook for action: helping acquisition professionals move beyond understanding change to applying it successfully. - What should you do differently to get selected today? - How will these changes impact your ability to win and what can you do about it? - How can you partner more effectively in a more flexible, judgment-based environment? Across each session, participants will understand how to operate and compete effectively in a faster, more streamlined acquisition landscape and learn how to translate regulatory change into clear, actionable strategies that improve outcomes across planning, evaluation, and performance. ➡️ Register today: https://lnkd.in/gmKnHKPT

Reminder: The live virtual Mastering Other Transactions Certificate Program starts next week, May 18–21, 2026. Learn how to confidently plan, negotiate, draft, and execute OT agreements while earning 10.0 CPE/CLP, a certificate, and digital badge. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gNZ9ZNQB

Every day, our supply chain is under constant cyber attacks. In response, the United States Department of War (DoW) is imposing new requirements on the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) through the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to secure the supply chain and protect its most valuable asset: the warfighter.   Join Fernando Machado, CISSP, CISM, CCA, CCP, Managing Principal and CISO at Cybersec Investments, at NCMA World Congress 2026 for "CMMC Unraveled," where he will cover common contractor pitfalls, DoD Assessment Methodology scoring, DFARS 252.204-7012, the 32 CFR Part 170 CMMC rule, and DFARS 252.204-7021 clause: https://lnkd.in/gBVk8ZSi ➡️ Register for World Congress: https://lnkd.in/gQVWkrEn