Presents a National Education Seminar : Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection

1. Presents aNational Education Seminar: Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection Wednesday, 28 May 2014at The Bridgewater Marriott 7:30A to 3:30P (Check-In: 7:30-7:50A) Breakfast and Lunch will be served. Featuring Distinguished Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Professor and former NCMA President: Michelle Currier Attendees are eligible to receive 8 CLP’s. NCMA Picatinny Chapter See Program Description >>>>>>

2. Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection Program: This training program will provide an accelerated one-day tour through the procurement cycle from an integrated Industry/Government viewpoint. Participants will gain valuable insight into the process from a Government perspective. Along the way, Ms. Currier (an engaging speaker), will touch on key hot topics and provide anecdotes from her own experiences in the contract management field. The program will also feature a lunchtime speaker from the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) Legal Office. View Instructor Biography >>>>>

3. Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection Instructor: Michelle Currier, CPCM, CFCM, Fellow -Director Michelle Currier is a professor at the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and currently serves as the Mid-Atlantic course manager regional representative for the "FAR Fundamentals" course and the "Ask-A-Professor" program. Over the course of her 32-year career, she has served with distinction as a contracting officer, division chief, and director of contracts at the Naval Research Laboratory, Military Sealift Command, Small Business Administration, Naval Sea Systems Command, and the Army Contracting Command. She is a graduate of the inaugural class for the U.S. Army's Senior Leadership Development Program in 2007. She holds a BS and an MS in contracts and grants management from American University. She is a past national president of NCMA (2001–2002) and has received numerous NCMA awards. See Registration Instructions >>>>>

4. Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection Registration: Please submit your registration request via e-mail to both NES Registrars: victoria.r.bocchino.civ@mail.mil and gloria.thoguluva.civ@mail.mil Please include your name, organization, address, and phone number. NCMA Members: $260 per person if registered by 9 May 2014 ($280 after 9 May) Non-NCMA: $275 per person (Register by 9 May 2014)/$295 after 9 May) Please make checks payable to: NCMA Picatinny Chapter Mail checks to: NCMA Picatinny ChapterPO Box 425 Wharton, NJ 07885 Registration closes at COB on 16 May 2014. Payment must be received by 20 May 2014 ** Cancellation Policy: Cancellation and substitution requests must be submitted in writing to Vicki Bocchino by COB on 16 May 2014. Cancellations after that date, but prior to 21 May, shall be subject to a $50.00 cancellation charge. No refunds will be made for cancellations made on or after 21 May. Location:Bridgewater Marriott, 700 Commons Way Bridgewater, NJ 08807