Contract Management articles from June 2001

Contract Management archives from June 2001

PRESIDENT'S FORUM.(James McGovern says goodbye)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... This is the June issue of Contract Management and, therefore, my last chance to address you as NCMA's National President. Accordingly, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve. NCMA is a wonderful association and it has...

Quieting the Chronic Complainer.(management techniques)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Chronic complainers can make a manager's life miserable. They have a unique talent for spotting inconsistencies and injustices and are quite skilled in making everyone aware of them, too. Chronic complainers are negative thinkers and while...

FISCAL SPEAK Understanding Contract Financing.(glossary of terms used in government contracts)
June 1, 2001... A discussion of common terms can help contracts practitioners understand the complex field of fiscal law and government finance. How often have you sat through meetings and heard the words "expired funds, color of money, crossfiscal year...

Reforming Financial Management.(legal changes in government contract finance)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Like acquisition reform, financial management reform has rapidly swept the federal sector for the last few years. For the most part, these two trends have traveled full speed in parallel lines. Now, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce)...

Partnering to Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse.
June 1, 2001... By partnering with Inspectors General, contracting professionals can retain the integrity of the procurement process, save taxpayers millions of dollars, and maybe even generate a personal monetary reward. To some government and contractor...

The Offset Profession and Offset Associations.
June 1, 2001... Over the past 20 years, a number of associations and organizations have become involved with offsets. In the United States, there are primarily two organizations involved with offsets. The first is the Defense Industry Offset Association...

Strategies for Implementing Accounting Software.
June 1, 2001... If you have ever implemented a new accounting software package, you know it can be a difficult and painful process. Companies typically implement new accounting software packages either because a start-up firm has outgrown its current system or...

FINAL EDITION JUNE 2001.
June 1, 2001... Legislation & Regulations is contributed by Functional Director for Legislation & Regulations C. Stanley Dees, with assistance from associates at McKenna & Cuneo, L.L.P. Legislation Bill Regarding Accountability and Reduction of...

Improving Your Company's Cash FLow.
June 1, 2001... In the last several years, numerous companies have put a greater emphasis on improving cash flow. Small businesses tend to be more focused on cash because it is often needed to pay current bills. If you work in a large business, with the...

SAB 101: Guidance on Contract Issues.
June 1, 2001... On December 3, 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 (SAB 101), summarizing the staff's views on certain revenue recognition issues. Revenue recognition is the process by which a company...

Veteran-Owned Businesses.
June 1, 2001... The Center for Veterans Enterprise, Department of Veterans Affairs, is attempting to identify all businesses owned and controlled by Service-Disabled Veterans and Veterans. Owners of such businesses are asked to provide the following...

Web-Based eSourcing for Purchasing Professionals.
June 1, 2001... With electronic sourcing (eSourcing), purchasing professionals can use Internet technology to determine the full spectrum of procurement activities. From sourcing to negotiating to final purchase, the Internet has become the way that activities...

Unexpressed Intent.
June 1, 2001... By the late winter of 1986, Librascope, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin (LML) had one of its contracts with the Army partially terminated for the government's convenience. This fixed price incentive (FPI) contract was for tactical computer...

True Management Capability.(MyContracts.com)
June 1, 2001... If you are a contracting professional in the commercial real estate, consulting, accounting, high tech, or consumer goods industries, MyContracts.com offers an innovative Web-enabled contract management service. However, if you are a government...

Council of Fellows Welcomes New Fellows.
June 1, 2001... George Belev, CPCM Capitol Region New York Chapter George Belev has been an NCMA member since 1982, and has served as national director and president of the Capital Region New York chapter, of which he was a founding member. He...

NCMA Congratulates 2000 Blanche Witte Award Winners.
June 1, 2001... The nine Blanche Witte Memorial Award winners for 2000 are recognized for their outstanding achievements as contract management professionals. First place honors go to Suzanne N. Snyder; second place to Capt. Timothy Glenn Hawkins; and third...

Los Angeles/South Bay Still the "Best in the West".
June 1, 2001... The members call themselves "The Best in the West," and as the West Coast's largest chapter, Los Angeles/South Bay may have a legitimate claim to that title. A Strong Beginning The chapter was chartered on May 16, 1961, at the...

Training for the New Millennium.
June 1, 2001... Software Licensing Software and Internet contracting is more important than ever as a result of recent developments in technology. In fact, software license agreements may be the most important form of contract for many business,...

Get Hold of Information Faster.(Information Management Research Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... According to Information Management Research, 80 percent of most firms' data is not maintained in a formal database or cannot be easily located, retrieved, and distributed. Document Management from Wind2, a fully integrated software module,...

Waiver of Nonmanufacturer Rule.(Small Business Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Small Business Association (SBA) is proposing to waive the Nonmanufacturer Rule for SIC code 3562, NAICS 332991, for annular ball bearings, cylindrical ball bearings, linear ball bearings, linear roller bearings, needle roller bearings,...

8(a) Awards under GSA MAS.(General Services Administration and the Small Business Administration)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... On June 7, 200, the General Services Administration (GSA) entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Small Business Administration covering GSA's multiple award schedules (MAS) program. The MOU permitted agencies ordering from...

Public Building Construction Contracts.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Executive Order 13204 (February 17, 2001) revokes Executive Order 12933 (October 20, 1994), which required that successive public building contractors must offer a right of first refusal of employment to employees of the prior contractor. In...

FAR Delay.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Implementation of changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation contained in Federal Acquisition Circular 97-22 Items I, II, III, IV, and V was delayed until mid-May pending further review and consideration (Federal Register, March 9, 2001)....

HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program.
June 1, 2001... The Small Business Administration has implemented an electronic application capability for the HUBZone Empowerment Contracting program. At https://ewebl. sba.gov/hubzone/internet/application/dsp_apps_home, companies can read a guide to the...

Subcontractinq Guide.
June 1, 2001... As many are aware, with increased competition and federal contract consolidations, there are substantially fewer opportunities for small businesses (SBs) to compete for and win federal contracts. Many SBs have turned to pursuing subcontracting...