14th Annual Wisconsin Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) – VIRTUAL

Congratulations to the 2020 GOBC CAPABILITIES STATEMENT CONTEST Winners! 1st Place: Phoenix Products 2nd Place: Concord Group 3rd Place: Pro-Active Engineering  View the full event website for the agenda, speakers, and much more. We will be going VIRTUAL and hosting Industry and Government representatives for panel discussions, updates and 1-on-1 Buyer Meetings. Hosted by WPI, […]

Moving the Northwest Wisconsin Advantage Forward – Virtual

Please join us for a discussion on financial preparation, current programs and resources as well as government contract opportunities for Northwestern Wisconsin businesses. Moving the Northwest Wisconsin Advantage Forward will be about making sure your business is financially fit BEFORE accepting additional funding or government contract and developing new market opportunities. With lending changes and […]

Acquisition Hour: Overview of CPARS

Past Performance may 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 one of the most important selection criteria in Government contracting. It is critical for the Contractor to review the […]

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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 […]

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! […]