Acquisition Hour: How the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Will Impact Your Business

Companies interested in conducting business with the Department of Defense in late FY-20 and beyond will have to meet a new and stringent set of cybersecurity requirements including review and certification by a DoD identified Third Party. These requirements will apply to all businesses – Primes, and Subcontractors at any level. This webinar will provide […]

Selling to the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Milwaukee

Technology Innovation Center, Room 121 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Registration is now closed. Onsite registration is available. Doing contract work for the VA can be challenging.  Join WPI to hear about how the VA works, how to respond to solicitations, VA verification process for veteran owned businesses, and maximize your success in selling to the VA.  WPI special guest speakers are Steven Maier, VA […]

WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 1: Intro- CFCM Requirements: Basic Refresher – Government Contracting – Webinar

Advanced registration is now closed. Please contact Benjamin Blanc with questions at benjaminb@wispro.org. The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) are hosting a series of CFCM study sessions for 2020. The first session will discuss the CFCM requirements, an overview of the FAR and the basics of federal contracting. These sessions […]

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Woman Owned Businesses

Woman-owned businesses can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. This webinar will […]

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Minority Owned Businesses

Minority owned business can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. This presentation […]

Doing Business With DLA – Webinar

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Office of Small Business Programs offers monthly webinars to educate small businesses and others about DLA's mission and opportunities to participate in our various supply chains. In order to obtain access to the virtual platform send the following information via email to Alandra.Jones@dla.mil. 1. Organization/Company Name 2. Attendees Name 3. […]

SAME Lake Michigan Post Luncheon- Great Lakes, IL

National Museum of the American Sailor Building 42, Naval Station Great Lakes, Great Lakes, IL, United States

In a recent briefing by Ms. Lord on Jan 31 2020, she stated “we needed to consistently and clearly communicate the desired end state to build a cyber-safe, cyber-secure and cyber-resilient defense industrial base.” DOD contractors and subcontractors now have a well-defined and relevant new objective to achieve.  Join Harry Koujaian, Principal Engineer – Technical […]

USACE Rock Island District Business Opportunity Open House – Bettendorf, IA

Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center 2021 State St, Bettendorf, IA, United States

The Rock Island District will be hosting a Business Opportunities Open House which will give contractors (large and small) the opportunity to engage in an open house/reverse trade show setting with main program areas supporting the district mission, contracting, small business office, and key leadership. You will also have the opportunity to network with some […]

Acquisition Hour: Data Insight for Government Contractors – Turning Data Into Usable Information

Information drives business – raw data doesn’t. Being able to transform data into information is the key step in gaining insights into your marketplace and developing a competitive strategy. This webinar will provide information on a variety of information sources, tools available for processing data and being able to develop the needed insights to answer […]

WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 2: FAR Parts 1-9 – Webinar

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM, Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc. The second session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 1-9. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. Part 1: Federal Acquisition Regulations System Part 2: Definitions of Words […]