Vana ’s Post

The 25th National Contract Management Association (NCMA) World Congress starts Tomorrow! Discover an abundance of opportunities to broaden your expertise in Government Contracting at NCMA World Congress. Whether you're soaking in keynotes, attending sessions, or manning the booth, it's a fantastic experience! This year, we sought the input of our Director of Business Development, Meghan Hilbruner, to share her valuable insights on the sessions offered at NCMA. Here's what she had to say about the session “Elevating Small Business Success: Pre-Solicitation Communication and Debriefings Are Key”: “As a small business the pre-solicitation communication and debriefings are so important to us in not only submitting an effective proposal for the solicitation but to improving how we effectively support pre-solicitation market research going forward. Any time we can have a dialogue pre-solicitation with the government that assists both our understanding of the requirements, it helps the Government understand how a small business can support the effort and open future opportunities for similar work for not only ourselves but the small business industrial base as a whole.” Want to connect? Reach out to our Director of Business Development, Meghan Hilbruner. #NCMA #NCMAWorldCongress2024 #innovation #SBIR #SmallBusiness

🌟 Insights from the Public Sector Live Chat: Legal Trends in Public Procurement A dynamic discussion on 'Legal Trends in Public Procurement' unfolded during our first series of Public Sector Live Chats with National Public Sector Champion OECM. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our speakers, Kasim Salim and ShellyAnn Henry, CSCMP, for sharing their expertise and insights, enriching our understanding of legal trends in public procurement. Key Insights: 👉 Dispute Avoidance: Dispute avoidance is key in procurement. Clear and comprehensive contracts mitigate risks and provide a framework for resolving conflicts. Effective communication with suppliers can prevent disputes from escalating. 👉 Utilizing Buying Groups: Utilizing buying groups like OECM can streamline procurement processes, but compliance with trade agreements is essential. Proper documentation and adherence to legal requirements are paramount. 👉 Procurement Compliance: Misconceptions about procurement thresholds and exclusions can lead to compliance issues. It's crucial to analyze all aspects of a procurement process to ensure alignment with legal obligations. 👉Supplier Management: Engaging in meaningful dialogue with suppliers fosters collaboration and problem-solving. Effective supplier management is essential for ensuring project success and minimizing legal risks. If you missed out or cannot wait for more, you can start registering for our next series of live chats. 👉Technology and Tools for Streamlining Procurement Processes and Administration on September 17th, 2024 https://lnkd.in/e2PJFQgy 👉ESG Factors for Enhanced Procurement Practices on January 22nd, 2025 https://lnkd.in/e4ubKSag We also thank our sponsor OECM for their generous support in making this event possible, and our attendees for their active participation. Your engagement is what makes our events successful. #PublicSector #SupplyChain #OECM #NISCL #LegalTrends

Join us for the upcoming Small Business Alliance CPARS Forum! 🎉 This exciting event is one you don’t want to miss—What You Don’t Know About CPARS Can Hurt You! 🚨 You might dislike CPARS but you’ll need to deal with them! Here’s a chance to hear candid insights and advice on CPARS from both Government procurement officials and federal contractors. All federal contractors will come face-to-face with CPARS at some point (and probably many more times) in their pursuit and performance of federal contracts and quickly realize how CPARS ratings can either promote or kill your federal business. Learn about best practices to manage CPARS before they manage you.   Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gyRQBW8r Key Topics:  📋 Overview of CPARS: How they’re issued, used, and why they matter.  ⭐ Understanding CPARS Ratings: The importance of performance and setting correct expectations.  📊 CPARS Trends and Survey Insights: What you need to know and why it matters.  🛠️ Improving CPARS: Simple strategies to benefit both industry and government.  📝  Contractor Self-Assessments: Is this a CPARS best practice? Learn from government and industry perspectives.  🎤 Tonya Lovelace, a leading figure in federal contracting, will guide us through the forum. She’ll provide a well-rounded discussion helping professionals deepen their understanding of CPARS.   Don’t miss out on the chance to:  🤝 Connect with industry and government peers  💡 Receive expert advice  🗣️ Join meaningful conversations aimed at improving the CPARS process. This event is brought to you with the support of Gold Sponsor GovConRx LLC. 🏆 Looking forward to seeing you there! 😊 American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) #cpars #forum #federalcontracting #federalcontractors #governmentcontracting #governmentcontractors #insights #tips #discussion

"With this opportunity before us, the synergies between NIGP and NCMA are boundless," says Rick Grimm NIGP-CPP. Earlier this summer, #NCMA CEO, Kraig Conrad, CAE, CTP and NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement CEO, Rick Grimm discussed the significance of their collaboration. They highlighted how adopting the CMS™ naturally complements NIGP’s Public Procurement Competency Framework, creating a strategic partnership that enhances procurement practices and professional development across our community. 🎬 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gv82_DZ4 📕 Download your free copy of the CMS today: https://lnkd.in/gKYjkbzN #CMS #commonlanguage #contractmanagement #procurement

Powerful collaboration for the contracting profession!

In our first #AskMeAnything, the experts at EMMA answer the industry's biggest questions regarding the QMSR. ✅ To discover how EMMA can support your transition to the new QMSR, click the link here: https://lnkd.in/eGy9B47 #AMA

Our first-ever Day on the Hill, this past spring, was a platform for knowledge of the CMC profession within the federal government and has created positive momentum for our policy recommendations. CMC-Canada’s specific recommendations to government include: - Implement a plan to hire ethical consultants through procurement. - The federal government should prioritize ethical foundations in the bidding process. - Federal officials should work with CMC-Canada to increase knowledge of the CMC designation with procurement officials. - Reverse the decision to reduce funding for the Management Advisory Services program. - Work to expand delivery of the Management Advisory Services program through partnerships with Canada’s Regional Development Agencies as an entry point to business scale-up opportunities. The feedback we’ve received from participating members has been overwhelmingly positive, and future Day on the Hill events are a strong recommendation to continue our work in advocating for the CMC designation. Read our full Day on the Hill Overview Report here: https://bit.ly/3V8DMNU #CertifiedManagementConsultant #CMC #CMCCanada #ManagementConsulting

Do you want to learn more about the newest trends in Contract Management and CLM Software? Look no further and book your calendar for the Nordic Contract Management Day in Denmark organized by ARC Contract Management and World Commerce & Contracting! #contractmanagement #CLM

Thanks, Dr. Saadi Adra, for sharing your expertise on the roundtable discussion today for the principles of an effective and efficient Project, Programme, Portfolio Governance, and Practices on Giga Projects by P3GQA by demonstrating the theory that underpins P3G and derives the key principles for effective P3G governance frameworks. ✳ Principle 1: Treat Change differently from Business as Usual ✳ Principle 2: Ensure a single point of accountability for each project or programme ✳ Principle 3: Business outcome accountability determines project or programme accountability ✳ Principle 4: Support the person accountable for a project or programme with a governance board ✳ Principle 5: Separate project and programme decision making from stakeholder engagement ✳ Principle 6: Align investments with strategic objectives. ✳ Principle 7: Maintain the business case ✳ Principle 8: Design portfolio governance to drive investment outcomes ✳ Principle 9: Ensure consistent and logical decision – making rights ✳ Principle 10: Enable evidenced-based decision – making Loay M. Aly #project #programme #portfolio #governance #gigaprojects

In this year's World Commerce & Contracting report, +40% of respondents said there is no clear responsibility for contract management oversight in their organization. Bernadette Bulacan provides insight into clarifying contract lifecycle murkiness in her latest blog. #CLM #contractintelligence https://bit.ly/3SebEZw