On October 3, 2025, the US DOT removed race- and sex-based presumptions of disadvantage for DBE ACDBE certification. This requires all DBE and ACDBE firms to undergo recertification. Until the recertification process is complete, no DBE or ACDBE goals can be set on federally funded projects. Wisconsin is pleased to announce its DBE ACDBE Recertification […]
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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]
Join us on February 25-26th, 2026 for the 40th Annual DBE Workshop and Networking Summit at Chula Vista Resort – Wisconsin Dells. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosts the Annual DBE Workshop and Networking Summit to engage and connect small businesses with prime contractors, professional consultants and government contracting officers to discuss and create […]
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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]
Today’s construction landscape is defined by volatility, compressed timelines, and evolving project scopes. As material costs fluctuate, labor markets tighten, and architectural plans arrive in progressive stages, industry professionals face increasing pressure to make critical decisions amid uncertainty—all while protecting their organizations from significant legal and financial exposure. Blueprints Our Construction Academy will bring together […]
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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]
This webinar will provide an overview of the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and its role in the Department of Defense acquisition and risk management ecosystem. It will explain how SPRS is used to capture and evaluate NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment scores for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), as well as how those scores are viewed and applied by […]
Join us for our Conference & Vendor Expo at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Thursday, March 12 & Friday, March 13, 2026 Sustainable and Green Procurement On our Agenda we have: WAPP Business Meeting Sponsor Presentations Sustainable Purchasing by City of Middleton NIGP Updates by our Chapter Ambassador Vendor Expo Refraining Conflict in […]
Event Location **Subject to update, the event will take place in room 103 at the MATC Goodman South Campus. --- --- --- Per the DBE Interim Final Rule published on October 3, 2025, all Wisconsin-based DBE and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) firms previously certified using race- or sex-based presumptions of social and economic […]
Postponed - will be rescheduled - please watch for updates. This introductory workshop presented by Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) provides small businesses with a clear, practical overview of how to begin pursuing government contracting opportunities at the city, county, state, and federal levels. The presentation explains how public agencies buy goods and services and where […]