2026 NCMA World Congress

The Defense Contract Management Agency is awarding a firm fixed price purchase order to the National Contract Management Association for participation in the 2026 NCMA World Congress, scheduled for July 26–29, 2026, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This event is recognized under federal training regulations as meeting the criteria for professional development under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 41 and 5 CFR 410.404, offering six structured education tracks covering business skills, contracting competencies, innovation alley, leadership exchanges, small business, and supply chain to support career development in contract management. The NCMA, as the global leader in contract management education and credentials, will host attendees from government agencies, contractors, commercial enterprises, state and local governments, and academic institutions. No proposals are being solicited; the award is a single-source transaction. The purchase order is tied to solicitation number S5121A26PE003, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026, and is administered by the Department of Defense through DCMA, with primary point of contact Gina D. Dedmon.