• Federal Market Insights [FMI]: 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 […]

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: 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 [FMI]: 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, […]

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Where’s the Market Research Data? Proxity, SAM, FPDS, and Other Sources

    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: The 8(a) Business Development Program

    Sections 7(j)(10) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 636(j)(10) and 637(a)) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a business development program, which is known as the 8(a) Business Development program. Businesses that participate in the program receive training and technical assistance designed to strengthen their ability to compete […]

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Joint Certification Program, U.S. and Canada – An Overview of the Military TDA and Governing Directives

    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: Federal Invoicing: PIEE / Wide Area Workflow

    The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) is the primary enterprise procure-to-pay (P2P) application for the Department of Defense and its supporting agencies and is trusted by companies reporting over $7.1 billion in spending. The PIEE suite evolves continually, and DOD contractors must understand how new features support their contract administration process. This webinar will focus […]