Do you currently have or are you considering bidding on a federal contract for transportation, janitorial, lawn mowing, catering, repair/maintenance or similar services? If you answered yes, then you have a SERVICE CONTRACT or are looking to obtain one. Under a service contract, contractors have additional requirements and obligations. This webinar will help you learn […]
This is Part 4 of a five part Acquisition Hour: Cyber Security series. The details of NIST 800-171 r1 always seem to drive any conversation about CUI and being in compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012. Of course the details are important but so are the broad overarching ideas and requirements which may help businesses to better […]
There are several procurement methods used by federal agencies when acquiring services, supplies and construction. The procurement method that the government utilizes directly impacts what offerors should submit when competing for contracts, and how the government selects the awardee. This webinar will cover: Sealed Bidding Competitive Negotiations Commercial Items Acquisitions, Simplified Acquisitions, and Exercising Options Speaker: Helen Henningsen, Wisconsin […]
Learn from the DNC MKE 2020 Host committee, in collaboration with planners and entrepreneurs from the DNC meeting in Philadelphia and others how to participate in the activities before, during, and after the DNC MKE July 2020. There are options to be prime and subcontractors supplying goods, services, and venues to the Host Committee or […]
Meet the new SAM.gov! beta.SAM.gov will become the official U.S. government website for people who make, receive, and manage federal awards. It will be the central HUB for the entire federal awards community –assistance, grants and procurement. General Services Administration (GSA) went public with the new site last August. Once integrated, 10 systems (including fbo.gov, fpds.gov, Wage Determination, CPARS, […]
There are numerous types of federal contracts. The type of contract can affect how much a contractor is paid, risk allocation on cost overruns, and the contractual obligations of the contractor and the government. This webinar will cover: • Fixed Price Contracts • Cost-Reimbursement Contracts • Indefinite-Delivery Contracts • Time and Materials/Labor Hour Contracts, Letter […]
This is Part 5 of a five part Acquisition Hour: Cyber Security series. Cyber-threats are pervasive and the ranks of cyber-criminals continues to grow as do their tools and techniques. In some cases, just by powering up an electronic device we are at risk. The cyber-threat landscape is also not static; it continues to evolve […]
Businesses that are considered Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) due to social and economic disadvantage may qualify for certification under the 8(a) program. This presentation is recommended for any small business that may qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged, and wants to take advantage of the benefits of the 8(a) program. While there is no goal […]
The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program can help small businesses in designated areas of Milwaukee (and other designated urban and rural communities) gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities (both as direct and subcontractors). Currently, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a significant potential […]
Effective Cost Estimation is key for securing Federal government construction contracts and for ensuring a reasonable profit is made. Attendees will learn strategies that will help contractors to analyze financial risks associated with projects and establish complete and accurate pricing for their bids. This webinar will discuss: • Thumb in the Air Estimates • Unit […]
