Federal Market Insights: Manufacturing in Wisconsin: Insights on what’s good and what’s concerning manufacturers in our state

FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

Acquisition Hour: How to Analyze Federal Solicitations

You’ve found a posted solicitation in SAM.gov that might be a good fit for your business. What should you do next? How should I read through all these documents?  WPI will explore classic analysis techniques such as: Forming a working team within your company to analyze requirements Identifying mandatory requirements to match your capabilities Breaking […]

Finding the Right Resources to Get Your Business Ready for Procurement (virtual)

Registration closes promptly at 2:45 PM, Central Time on the day of the event. This session is part of a series of quarterly events that support Wisconsin businesses in accessing procurement opportunities and the resources needed to succeed. Program collaborators include: City of Madison – Department of Civil Rights City of Madison – Office of […]

Government Certification Workshop – Federal Certifications – Madison, WI

Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus 2429 Perry Street, Madison, WI, United States

Are you a Disadvantaged, Small, Women, or Veteran owned or HUBZone-located business? Join the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Tru Mwololo, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute's Manager of Small Business Programs, for a once a month Government Certifications Workshop where you will learn about what local, state, or federal certifications your business may qualify for and how these […]

Cyber Thursday: FAR 52.204-21: The Forgotten Baseline of Federal Cybersecurity

Often overshadowed by more complex frameworks, FAR 52.204-21 remains the essential foundation for safeguarding federal contract information. We will be breaking down its 15 basic safeguarding requirements and explaining how it connects to broader compliance efforts like NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC. Attendees will gain practical insights into why FAR 52.204-21 matters, how to assess […]

Federal Market Insights: DLA’s Master Solicitation – Are You Reading It, and Why Not?

FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

Federal Market Insights: Cracking the Code of the Procurement Instrument Identification (PIID) – How understanding these codes can help you identify customers

FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

Acquisition Hour: Writing a Winning Government Proposal

Decided to bid on a solicitation? What should this proposal package include? Join us to look at pieces of the proposal puzzle, including: The proposal writing team at your company, and who should have input? Writing to the solicitation: action plans vs. promises The Cost Estimate: what’s realistic and forward pricing proposals Cover Letter purpose, […]