NCMA Mid Florida Chapter
Contracting News | Volume # 2 | November 28, 2011
NCMA
MID-FLORIDA INVITES YOU TO JOIN US AT OUR NEXT MEETING:
Presidents
Message:
NCMA December Meeting
December 8, 2011
5:30 pm light snacks and beverages served
6:00 pm Presentation:
Contract Management: contract types and the risks and
management associated with each type.
Presented by Mr. Kent Wong – Raytheon Director of Contracts
(please see attached BIO)
This event is open to both members and non-members.
Member Cost: $20
Non-Member Cost: $25
Students: $10
Location: Raytheon Technical Services
12792 Research Parkway
Orlando, FL 32826
Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 to sandra.m.fumei@raytheon.com (RSVPs are
encouraged so that we are sure to have plenty of refreshments, but walk-ins are welcomed)!
We hope you can make this event and we look forward to seeing you!
President’s Message:
We think you will find the December 8, 2011 workshop very informative, especially in today’s
economy when Government budgets are increasingly constrained. Since the 2008 elections,
government has mandated increased oversight and transparency, inspiring movement towards a
focus on Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) contracting. What does this all mean for Government contractors?
Kent Wong, Director of Contracts for Raytheon Technical Services Company (RTSC), will be
presenting an overview on contract types, and the management and risks associated with different
types. If you have any specific related topics you’d like to address as part of the discussion, please
feel free to forward to a committee member in advance of the meeting, so it will be incorporated into
the presentation.
As always, we are open to suggestions on useful and worthwhile topics. We hope you will be able to
join us and provide us your inputs/questions/comments, as your participation will greatly enhance our
chapter experience.
SAVE THE DATE: February 9, 2012 -- we are pleased and honored to have our Government panel
join us for another open forum/discussion:
Joe Giunta, Jr. PEO STRI, PARC
John Lynch, PM TRASYS, MARCORSYSCOM CONTRACTS CHIEF
Anthony Delicati; NAWCTSD, Director of Contracts
Listed below please find POC information for this year’s Mid-Florida NCMA volunteers:
President
Vice President (Programs)
Vice President (Education)
Treasurer
Secretary
Newsletter
Chair (Membership)
Chair (Employment)
Audrey Fogelman
Jeffrey Stingle
Todd Haas
Ken Meyer
Sandra Fumei
Tom Quatrini
Ward Dumigan
Catherine Margopoulos
UCF Chair
Hospitality Chair
Lisa Balash
Vicky Fernandez
BJ Watson
audrey.l.fogelman@raytheon.com, 321-235-1779
jeffrey.j.stingle@lmco.com,
407-306-2404
todd.c.haas@lmco.com,
407-356-5781
meyer_ken20@hotmail.com,
407-823-8409
sandra.m.fumei@raytheon.com,
407-207-9408
Thomas.j.quatrini@raytheon.com
407-207-9261
ward.dumigan@kratosdefense.com, 407-678-3388
catherine.a.margopoulos@us.army.mil
407-384-5431
lisa.balash@lmco.com
vicky.fernandez06@gmail.com,
407-595-6032
watson@novatechnologies.com,
407-381-4064
ext. 304
Please feel free to contact any of the above individuals with ideas, comments, or suggestions, and let
us know if you are interested in joining our committee!!!
Together…..WE can make a difference! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Kindest Regards,
Audrey L. Fogelman
President, NCMA Mid-Florida Chapter
Kent Wong
Director of Contracts
Raytheon Technical
Services Company LLC
12792 Research Parkway
Biography
Kent Wong is the Director of Contracts for Warfighter Support Services
(WSS) business area in Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC. WSS
provides world-wide integrated training support services, operations,
maintenance, sustainment, instruction and training for devices,
simulators, simulations, Combat Training Centers and ranges. Since
joining RTSC in June 2008, Kent is responsible for all contract
negotiations, contract management and execution matters under this
business area that includes “Warfighter FOCUS”, an $11.2 billion, 10
year indefinite delivery – indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle.
Kent brings many years of successful experience with diverse
commercial and government customers (international and
domestic) and has held various management positions of
increasing responsibilities in several Raytheon’s businesses.
Kent re-located to the Florida area in July 2007 for Raytheon
Network Centric Systems (NCS) to assume and provide capture
lead subject matter expertise for proposal, negotiation strategy
and contract formation supporting Middle East Region Initiatives
for potential border security and border guard development
pursuits in the Middle East.
Joining NCS in 2004, Kent directed contracts and supported new
business pursuits for Border and Homeland Security, International
Air Traffic Management, and Highway Transportation Management
Systems product lines. Through his innovation and diverse
experience, Kent pioneered the captures of several “first of its
kind” contract awards to NCS for TxDOT open road tolling and
perimeter protection/detection system for the Port Authority New
York/New Jersey.
Prior to NCS, Kent was on Raytheon Global Headquarters (GHQ) –
Contracts staff where he supported negotiations and led the close
out of various commercial issues on
Orlando, FL 32826 USA
outstanding project contracts in the Philippines and in Everett
and Weymouth, Massachusetts. He also provided subject
matter expertise in contracts to Raytheon Company Evaluation
Team (RCET) as part of a small hand-picked team of highly
experienced professionals chartered to assess organizational
effectiveness for the CEO and Business Leaders on a wide range
of business or enterprise issues
Based in New York City, from 1997 to 2000, Kent performed as
the Director, Contracts for the Infrastructure business unit of
Raytheon Engineers & Constructors, Inc. (RE&C), headquartered
in Princeton, New Jersey and served as Vice President, Contracts
for Raytheon Infrastructure Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
RE&C in New York City’s World Trade Center.
Kent began his career with Raytheon through its Leadership
Development Program in contracts management.
A member of and an advisor to Raytheon Asian Pacific
Association (RAPA), Kent is also a Boston Chapter member of
National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
and life member of the Chinese Institute of Engineers (CIE) –
USA, Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter. He has volunteered time to
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) as a RMHC
college scholarship evaluation committee member for promising
high school Asians and is a graduate of LEAP’s leadership
development program.
Kent was born in New York City. He received his Bachelor of
Science (BS) degree in finance and marketing from Boston
University. Kent earned his Master in Business Administration
(MBA) degree with honors from Boston University’s Executive
MBA program.
NCMA Certification
Study Group’s for NCMA Certification Exams to begin in January 2012
The Mid Florida NCMA Chapter will be forming Study Groups to prepare for the Certified Federal Contracts
Manager (CFCM) or the Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) Exams to begin in January 2012.
The scheduling format and meeting locations for the Study Group’s can be flexible and determined based on
the interest of the candidates which sign up. Please contact Todd Haas by e-mail at todd.c.haas@lmco.com or
phone #: 407-356-5781 with the exam module and scheduling format you are interested in. Also indicate if you
would be willing to act as a Study Group Facilitator. SIGN-UP NOW!!
CPAG Calendar of Events
NCMA is a member of CPAG (Combined Professional Associations Group).
The CPAG is made up of the Program VP's or Presidents from the Orlando Area Defense Professional
Associations Chapter. The primarily purpose of the group is to address issues of mutual interest and
coordinate program activities. Attached is the CPAG Calendar for remainder of 2011 and beginning of 2012;
we encourage you to support any events that strike your interest. Also attached is a flyer for the very popular
CPAG Defense Forum that is held the first Friday morning of the year.
CPAG Calendar 2011
2012.docx
CPAG Def Forum
2012.pdf
NCMA Student Outreach
The success of the Mid Florida Student Internship Program depends on our ability in finding
internships for students interested in Contract Management as a career field, and providing students
the opportunity to present the Student Internship Program to your organization. In these times of
economic uncertainty, student interns provide flexibility in developing your acquisition workforce at
very competitive salaries. Why not learn more about the student requirements for participation and
the opportunities the Mid Florida Internship Program offers to your organization by contacting Shuya
Huang at ncma.outreach@gmail.com or Ken Meyer at meyer_ken20@hotmail.com. She will
coordinate a time where a group of students can present the internship program to your management
and contracting workforce. This is a great opportunity for your organization to help develop
tomorrow's leaders in Contract Management and augment you current acquisition workforce.
Featured NCMA Leadership Biography
In an effort to introduce our membership to those of us who have volunteered for leadership positions
within the Mid-Florida NCMA organization, we feature biographies in our newsletters. We hope that this
information will allow you to feel connected with the Mid-Florida Chapter leadership.
BJ Watson
Vice President of Contracts
Nova Technologies
An Employee Owned Engineering Company
Ms. BJ Watson is currently the VP of Contracts at Nova Technologies, An Employee-Owned Engineering Company and
recently named a Corporate Officer. Prior to her employment with Nova Technologies, BJ held the position of Contract
Manager and Manager of Trade Shows and Exhibits for Raytheon Technical Services Company (RTSC) in Orlando, FL and
Contract Manager at Lockheed Martin for many years, starting her career in Defense contracting at Singer Link, Flight
Simulation Division, Binghamton, NY. Her specialization is in simulation, training and services contracts, both Service
Contract Act and production types. BJ's education includes an Associate Arts and Science degree in Accounting from
Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY, a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Management and
Marketing) from Jacksonville University, FL, graduate courses from Binghamton University in the School of Business &
the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering - Simulation and Modeling, and numerous certificate courses in the field of
Defense Contracting. BJ is also a long term member of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Sunshine
Chapter, Orlando FL, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA),
National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Hospitality Chair, Central Florida Chapter Women in Defense
(WID), Director of Communications; also on the Parish Council of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.
Employment Opportunities
Please contact Cathy Margopoulos at catherine.a.margopoulos@us.army.mil with any employment
opportunities you would like to have added to our next newsletter or our website
(http://intranet.ncmahq.org/midflorida/default.aspx).
Mid-Year Leadership Conference
Interested in chapter leadership and networking with Contracts professionals from around the
country? NCMA is holding the Mid-Year Leadership Conference this year, January 20-21, 2012 in
Las Vegas at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. If you are interested in attending, please
contact Audrey at her contact info above or check out the following link for more info:
http://www.ncmahq.org/Events/conference.cfm?ItemNumber=10768&navItemNumber=10825 .