Acquisition Hour: Certifications for Veteran Owned Businesses

The next Acquisition Hour webinar on "Certifications for Veteran Owned Businesses" will be held on November 16 at 11:00 AM. To register, please click here. Securing government contracts and subcontracts is not easy. As a Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) you may gain preference when competing for […]

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

The next Acquisition Hour on, “Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings” will be held on Wednesday, November 16 at 1:00 PM. To register, please click here. 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 […]

DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Developing a DoD Business Strategy

The next DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinar on “Developing a DoD Business Strategy” will be held on November 17 at 1:00 PM. To register, please click here. Welcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand […]

Cyber Friday: Incident Identification, Reporting Requirements, and Recovery

The Cyber Friday series will discuss the topic, “Incident Identification, Reporting Requirements, and Recovery” on Friday, November 18, at 11:00 AM. To register, please click here. Both FAR 52.204-21 and DFARS 252.204-7012 require companies to report cyber incidents. In addition, DFARS 252.204-7012 requires companies to implement NIST 800-171 r2 and to formally investigate the incident, […]

Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Regulations

The next Acquisition Hour webinar on "The HUBZone Program - Certification Benefits and Regulations" will be held on November 29 at 11:00 AM. To register, please click here. 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 […]

Cyber Friday: Designing and Using Security Exercises to Test and Improve Security Programs

The fall Cyber Friday series will conclude with the topic, “Designing and Using Security Exercises to Test and Improve Security Programs” on Friday, December 2 at 11:00 AM. To register, please click here. Cybersecurity plans are developed with the best of intentions, the utmost care, and are stored "on the shelf" ready to go. Are […]

Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Program and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Program

The next Acquisition Hour webinar on "The SBA 8(a) Program and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Program" will be held on January 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Click here to register. 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 […]

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Acquisition Hour: Overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

To register, please click here. 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. This […]

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 […]

10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 1: Introduction and FAR Part 16

The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, "10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 1: Introduction and FAR Part 16" on February 7 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. This session is part of the 10th annual FAR Evening Sessions. To […]