All glossary terms
Professional Associations

National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

A professional association for contract management practitioners across government and industry, known for its Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification and Contract Management Body of Knowledge.

Related terms

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
A nonprofit association linking military, government, industry, and academic professionals in communications, IT, intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Coalition for Government Procurement (CGP)
A nonprofit association of commercial companies selling to the federal government, advocating for a more efficient federal acquisition system.
National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
A professional association for contract management practitioners across government and industry, known for its Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification and Contract Management Body of Knowledge.
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
A trade association representing companies, individuals, and academic institutions across the U.S. defense industrial base, connecting government and industry on defense technology and acquisition.
National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC)
An advocacy and education organization for veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses pursuing federal contracts.
Professional Services Council (PSC)
A leading trade association representing companies that provide technology, engineering, and professional services to the federal government, and an influential voice on acquisition and budget policy.
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
An association uniting public- and private-sector professionals across engineering, architecture, construction, and facilities disciplines in support of national security.
The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP)
A nonprofit association serving procurement professionals in state, local, and other public-sector agencies, distinct from federal contracting.