Emerging Issues: Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)

WI, United States

Over the last several years, cybersecurity has been front and center and garnered most of DoD’s contractor’s time and energy as it should. Cybersecurity is a major issue that needs to be addressed but it is not the only issue. There are existing and evolving issues that DoD contractors need to know about and in […]

Cyber Friday: NIST SP 800.171 3.11 Risk Assessment and 3.12 Security Assessment

If you are currently, or are planning to be, a contractor or subcontractor within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) you must comply with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) 252.204-7012. These regulations state that a contractor or subcontractor must implement the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-171. To help you know […]

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 […]

Cyber Friday: NIST SP 800.171 – 3.13 System and Communications Protection and 3.14 System and Information Integrity

If you are currently, or are planning to be, a contractor or subcontractor within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) you must comply with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) 252.204-7012. These regulations state that a contractor or subcontractor must implement the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-171. To help you know how to […]

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 […]

Emerging Issues: Vetting Subcontractors and Suppliers

WI, United States

Over the last several years, cybersecurity has been front and center and garnered most of DoD’s contractor’s time and energy as it should. Cybersecurity is a major issue that needs to be addressed but it is not the only issue. There are existing and evolving issues that DoD contractors need to know about and in […]

Acquisition Hour: Service Contracts with Federal Agencies

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 may have or will be bidding for a SERVICE CONTRACT. Under a service contract, contractors have additional requirements and obligations. This webinar will help you learn […]

Emerging Issues: Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI)

WI, United States

Over the last several years, cybersecurity has been front and center and garnered most of DoD’s contractor’s time and energy as it should. Cybersecurity is a major issue that needs to be addressed but it is not the only issue. There are existing and evolving issues that DoD contractors need to know about and in […]

The Contracting Academy (TCA) – Virtual

Virtual Sessions

Registration and full agenda to be posted at this page.  The December 5 TCA will focus on federal government contracting and opportunities. Sessions will explore best practices in business development and market research, as well as how to leverage various types of business partnerships, including Mentor-Protégé programs, joint ventures, and subcontracting. Additionally, sessions will feature […]

Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Regulations

The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in designated urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This presentation is recommended for any business that is interested in becoming an SBA HUBZone certified business. The HUBZone program qualifies your business to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses […]