Contract Management articles from January 2003

Contract Management archives from January 2003

It's all about pride. (President's Forum).
January 1, 2003... As I recall, pride is one of the seven deadly sins, along with gluttony, avarice, sloth, envy, lust, and wrath. In the biblical context, I guess it should be avoided, but in my mind, there is nothing wrong with being just a little proud of your...

Coaching to increase productivity. (Professional Development).
January 1, 2003... Want to boost productivity with someone on your team? Here is a look at two key components--skills you need to acquire and a useful model to follow. Setting the Scene "Good morning. Do you have a few minutes to talk?" asked the...

Supply chain management through E-Commerce.
January 1, 2003... E-Commerce can fulfill mission-critical supply chain requirements for both government and commercial organizations. By understanding a few key trends and practices, IT companies and organizational buyers can use this fundamental business model...

Outsourcing--what everyone should know.(well-planned and executed procurement/relationship management structure needed for contract management professionals)
January 1, 2003... A well-planned and executed procurement and relationship management structure gives contract management professionals a great vehicle for looking beyond the legal details of a static contract. Facing ongoing budget struggles and limited...

Fuel contracting in Afghanistan.(contractors may also have to offer logistics, eonomic analysis and security services)
January 1, 2003... Contracting professional charged with providing fuel for U.S. military aircraft found themselves facing extraordinary logistical and political challenges during operation enduring freedom. Economic analyst...logistician...political...

Outsourcing for environmental services.(for government agencies)
January 1, 2003... Contracting for certain environmental services on a fixed price basis can lead to costly mistakes. Smart procurement strategies can save taxpayer dollars. Staff limitations are forcing many agencies to contract out services that were...

Best value in design and construction.(Environmental Chemical Corp. as federal government contractor)
January 1, 2003... The term "best value" is batted around frequently these days in contracting. As a federal government contractor, Environmental Chemical Corporation (ECC) incorporates the spirit of best value in its daily procurement activities. One recent...

Contract for results: taking charge of your telecom services spending.(outsourcing)
January 1, 2003... Outsourcing the management of your telecom spending may be one way to turn chaos into clarity. If your organization decides to go this route, be sure to carefully evaluate options among providers to find the best resource for your specific...

Delays, regulatory functions, and cost recovery. (Case Commentary).(case study of Custom Blending & Packaging Inc. contract from 1993 shows how facts can be used to support result that court/board considers proper)
January 1, 2003... In December 1993, Custom Blending and Packaging, Inc. (CBP), contracted with Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) to supply milk shake mix in #10 cans for soft ice cream and milk shake machines. Deliveries were due in February and May 1994,...

Getting smart: taking sum of the parts. (E-Business).(parts for products that may no long be produced can be found on the Internet; Inventory Locator Service)
January 1, 2003... For decades, the aerospace and defense industries have focused on providing the world with a reliable and convenient transportation systems in a safe and secure environment. Millions of people and pieces of equipment must work together smoothly...

Detailing a large-scale software solution package. (Information Technology).(Covigna)(Product/Service Evaluation)
January 1, 2003... Looking for an enterprisewide contract management software solution? Covigna, headquartered in Mountain View, California, may provide your answer. Recently, I had the opportunity for a Web-ex demo of Covigna's Contract Administrator (see...

Contract consolidation. (Small Business Briefs).(Office of Federal Procurment Policy offers guide to federal contracting opportunities)
January 1, 2003... As reported in last month's "Small Business Briefs," small businesses have lost a substantial share of the federal contracting marketplace, as a result of contract consolidation or bundling. To help mitigate that negative impact, in October...

Multiple-award contracts. (Small Business Briefs).(with DOD)
January 1, 2003... The picture just got bleaker for small businesses contracting with the Department of Defense (DOD). The DOD has issued a final rule in compliance with Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, which mandates...

Size standards. (Small Business Briefs).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... SBA has issued a final rule implementing the size standards it published on February 22, 2002, in an interim final rule (Federal Register, October 24, 2002, effective same date). The 15.8 percent adjustment is made to account for the effects of...

E-Business. (Small Business Briefs).(small business use of Internet)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Small businesses are taking advantage of the Internet to gain new customers and improve their revenues, according to a report released by SBA, titled E-Biz.com: Strategies for Small Business Success, by Joanne H. Pratt (available at...

Construction contracting. (Small Business Briefs).(form available online)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division has made the "Report of Construction Contractor's Wage Rates, Form WD-10" available for electronic completion. This form is used to submit wage data and/or the...

President Bush signs military construction appropriations act for FY 2003. (Legislation).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... On October 23, 2002, President Bush signed into law a bill regarding military construction appropriations for fiscal year 2003. The bill, among other things. (1) prohibits the expenditure of military construction funds for payments under...

President Bush signs Homeland Security Act. (Legislation).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... On November 25, 2002, President Bush signed into law the "Homeland Security Act of 2002." The bill required the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by no later than January 24, 2003. The bill provides a consolidated...

DOD, GSA, and NASA issue final rule regarding administrative records retention. (Regulations).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The DOD, General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a final rule to amend FAR Part 4 (Administrative Matters) regarding the administration of record retention requirements. On...

DOD, GSA, and NASA issue final rule regarding government neutrality toward contractor labor relations. (Regulations).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The DOD, GSA, and NASA have issued a final rule to implement an executive order (E.O.) regarding government neutrality towards contractor labor relations. On February 17, 2001, President Bush signed E.O. 13202 entitled "Preservation of Open...

DOD, GSA, and NASA issue final rule regarding financing policies. (Regulations).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The DOD, GSA, and NASA have issued a final rule to amend the FAR to permit the use of performance-based payments on fixed-price contracts prior to definitization and to establish a time period during which contractors must pay their vendors. As...

DOD, GSA, and NASA issue proposed rule regarding order placement with suspended or debarred contractors. (Regulations).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The DOD, GSA, and NASA have issued a proposed rule to amend FAR [section] 9.405-1 (Contractor Qualifications--Effect of Listing--Continuation of Current Contracts) regarding contractor debarment. Currently, FAR [section] 9.405-1(b) provides...

DOD, GSA, and NASA issue proposed rule regarding procurement of printing. (Regulations).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The DOD, GSA, and NASA have issued a proposed rule to amend FAR Parts 6 (Competition Requirements), 8 (Required Sources of Supplies and Services), and 52 (Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses) regarding the agencies' procurement of...

DOD issues final rule regarding Foreign military sales customer involvement. (Regulations).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The DOD has issued a final rule to amend the Defence Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) regarding the participation of foreign-military-sales (FMS) customers in the development of contracts that are awarded on their behalf by the...

EPA issues final rule regarding evaluation of contractor performance. (Regulations).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule amending the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) [section] [section] 1509.170 and 1552.209-76 (Contractor Performance Evaluations) to revise the EPA's policy and procedures...

DOD issues proposed rule regarding cost-plus-award-fee contracts. (Regulations).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The DOD has issued a proposed rule to amend DFARS Part 216 (Types of Contracts) regarding provisional award fee payments under cost-plus-award-fee contracts. According to the DOD, the general practice of award fees under cost reimbursement...

Members-getting-members. (Cravens Award).
January 1, 2003... "Convince me." The late James E. Cravens was an NCMA member who worked avidly to convince prospective members to believe that they needed NCMA benefits for professional enhancement. An advocate of both recruitment and retention, he spent most...

Healthy competition: raising the bar on excellence. (Graalman Awards).
January 1, 2003... The founder of this award, Walter R. Graalman, was all about pushing for increasing professionalism among the ever-increasing membership of NCMA. Retired from the Air Force, BGen Graalman was NCMA's first vice president in 1965-66. Setting an...

CM 2003 editorial calendar.
January 1, 2003... May Articles Due: Feb. 1, 2003 Finance/Cash Flow Sources of financing, accounting, cash flow cycle, payment collection, FAR Part 30, accounting/estimating systems, estimating/auditing techniques, appropriations, income statements,...

National Contract Management Association.
January 1, 2003... 1912 Woodford Road Vienna, Virginia 221 82 www.ncmahq.org 703.448.9231 800.344.8096 fax: 703.448.0939 December 2002 Dear Friends, The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is proud to announce the...

Events calendar.
January 1, 2003... January 1 Articles for April Contract Management issue due to editor (Theme: E-Business) 10 Advertising Space Close for the March Contract Management issue 13 Register for the NCMA Commercial Contract Management Conference,...

Listing Directory. (The NCMA Buyer's Guide 2003).(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2003... Accruent, Inc. 1601 Cloverfield Boulevard, Suite 500 South, Santa Monica, CA 90404 310-526-5700 Fax: 310-526-6300 www.accruent.com sales@accruent.com AcqCenter 14280 Park Meadow Drive, Suite 400, Chantilly, VA...

Listings by category. (A-C).(buyers guide)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2003... Accounting: Audit Specialists FedSource U.S. Department of the Treasury Beaufort, Sc 843-524-1136 beaufort@fedsource.gov Chicago, IL 312-886-9358 chicago@fedsource.gov St. Louis, MO 314-539-6015 ...

Listings by category. (E-T).(buyers guide)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2003... Education/Seminar Programs: Certification ESI International 4301 Fairfax Drive Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22203 888-ESI1-8884 Fax: 703-558-3001 www.esi-intl.com esi-info@esi-intl.com Prepare for the CPCM and PMP...

NCMA Chapter Presidents: sharing knowledge and creating opportunity in the pursuit of professional excellence. (Chapter Presidents 2002-2003).(Directory)
January 1, 2003... What are your dreams? In your wildest imagination, what do you see yourself doing? Now, what is standing between you and that dream? The answer is leadership. "Everything rises and falls on leadership," says Dr. John C. Maxwell, author...