Acquisition Hour: Preparing a Winning Government Proposal

Your proposals are not generating government contract awards. You think you are submitting the greatest option. Why are they not selecting you? Your proposal may offer wonderful things but is it RESPONSIVE and EFFECTIVE? Writing a proposal takes time, careful planning and a complete understanding of the requirement. A proposal must provide credible evidence that […]

Acquisition Hour: SAM.gov – Tools for Contracting

SAM.gov offers data and tools to perform market research and enhance your awareness of opportunities in Federal Government spending. This knowledge is critical to developing a successful Federal Government market strategy. During this session, we will be learning how to locate opportunities and awards, as well as how to develop tailored ad hoc reports for […]

Acquisition Hour: Overview of the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

Past Performance will impact future contract awards. As a Federal Contractor it is critical for you to understand the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), which collects and maintains Contractor’s Past Performance Information. Past performance is now included in the selection criteria in Government contracts. It is essential for the Contractor to review the comments […]

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Acquisition Hour: How To Quickly Analyze Solicitations

Not every Government requirement is a good fit for your business.  Join us and learn how to quickly review solicitation documents to determine if your company’s capabilities meet the requirements.  You will also learn how to quickly make a Go/No Go decision.  Speaker: Carol Murphy, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute  This webinar is eligible […]

Cyber Friday: Building a CMMC Program: 3.1.1 Access Control Lists, Account Request Documentation, and Acceptable User Policies

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: Negotiation Strategies in Federal Contracting

Negotiating with the federal government can seem challenging and, at times, even frustrating.  Negotiators must not only be familiar with the positions and motivations of the Government, they must also know and understand the rules and regulations that govern the negotiation process in federal procurements.  Further, the scope of what is negotiable can vary.  Negotiations […]

Emerging Issues: Vetting and securing your supply chain

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: 3.1.2 Security Awareness Training, Role-Based Training, and Insider Threat Training

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 […]