Acquisition Hour: Registering in SAM.gov

For many businesses intent on contacting with the federal government, registration in SAM.gov is often a significant hurdle, with its many legal questions and references to the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations). But the hurdles can be surmounted with professional expertise on your side. Join WPI as we de-mystify the quest for the all-important CAGE code! […]

Cyber Friday: Building a CMMC Program: 3.1.3 Audit and Accountability Policy, Log Review Procedure

To address the pressing need for cybersecurity compliance within the defense industry, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) is proud to offer a series of no-cost webinars dedicated to assisting companies in navigating the complexities of the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Model. Recognizing the challenges businesses face in understanding and implementing the […]

Emerging Issues: Beyond Contracts: Conducting Business with the Federal Government

This series, WPI’s Emerging Issues Series, is intended as an information tool and resource for contract managers and those with a compliance function. The topics selected for the initial group of Webinars are just some of the important topics. Some have not held the spotlight like others but nevertheless they are important. Others, such as […]

Emerging Issues: Regulation Making – the Process and the Important Role Businesses Play

This series, WPI’s Emerging Issues Series, is intended as an information tool and resource for contract managers and those with a compliance function. The topics selected for the initial group of Webinars are just some of the important topics. Some have not held the spotlight like others but nevertheless they are important. Others, such as […]

Cyber Friday: Building a CMMC Program: 3.1.4 Configuration Management Policy, Change Request Process, Baseline Configurations

To address the pressing need for cybersecurity compliance within the defense industry, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) is proud to offer a series of no-cost webinars dedicated to assisting companies in navigating the complexities of the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model  Certification (CMMC) Model. Recognizing the challenges businesses face in understanding and implementing the requisite […]

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Acquisition Hour: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Overview

If you are currently, or are planning to be a contractor or subcontractor to the Federal government, it is important to know and understand the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The FAR is the principal set of rules governing the acquisition process and critical to your success as a contractor.   What you will learn:  How the […]

Emerging Issues: Industry 4.0 – The Next Generation of the DIB

This series, WPI’s Emerging Issues Series, is intended as an information tool and resource for contract managers and those with a compliance function. The topics selected for the initial group of Webinars are just some of the important topics. Some have not held the spotlight like others but nevertheless they are important. Others, such as […]

Cyber Friday: Building a CMMC Model: 3.1.6 Incident Response Policy, Incident Response Plan

To address the pressing need for cybersecurity compliance within the defense industry, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) is proud to offer a series of no-cost webinars dedicated to assisting companies in navigating the complexities of the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Model. Recognizing the challenges businesses face in understanding and implementing the […]

Acquisition Hour: Flow-Down Clauses: Management and Responsibilities for Federal Contractors

 A Federal prime contractor flows down to the subcontractor mandatory terms and conditions. The subcontractor must comply with these obligations under their contract with the prime. The level of risk and associated costs, for both prime and subcontractors, can be significantly impacted by these flow-down clauses.  A contractor must be aware and have a thorough understanding […]

Acquisition Hour: Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings

Opportunities are coming up for small businesses to meet with Government Agencies and their Prime Contractors. To take full advantage of these opportunities, you must do your homework and be prepared. In preparation, a business must have done their market research on the buyers / primes, determine the value or solution that their business can […]