BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Wisconsin Procurement Institute - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wispro.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wisconsin Procurement Institute
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20180311T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20181104T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20190310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20191103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20200308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20201101T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T074609
CREATED:20190103T001544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T001544Z
UID:10001913-1551808800-1551814200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA Wisconsin Chapter CFCM Session 4: FAR Parts 13-15 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\,  Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. \nThe fourth session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 13-15. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nPart 13: Simplified Acquisition Procedures\nPart 14: Sealed Bidding\nPart 15: Contracting by Negotiation \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-ncma-wi-cfcm-4-far-parts-13-15-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpistacked.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T074609
CREATED:20181130T233309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T233309Z
UID:10001767-1552395600-1552399200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Growing Your Small Business With the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
DESCRIPTION:In Wisconsin\, a number of local government entities including Milwaukee County\, WisDOT\, MMSD\, Dane County and the City of Madison\, require participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in their procurement process. Both Woman owned and Minority owned businesses can potentially qualify for this program. \nThe Unified Certification Program (UCP) allows applicants for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program to apply only once for a DBE certification that will be honored by all recipients in the state. In Wisconsin\, a number of local government entities including Milwaukee County\, WisDOT\, MMSD\, Dane County and the City of Madison\, require participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in their procurement process. \nThe DBE program targets Socially and Economically Disadvantaged firms.  Under the DBE program\, woman owned businesses are considered “disadvantaged”. \nThis certification can be of significant advantage for firms working with government entities that utilize the DBE program.  For example\, the DBE program sets aside part of federal highway and transit funds with persons who qualify as disadvantaged small business operators. \nFor the current fiscal year the goals were calculated at 12.32% for Federal Highway\, 6.04% for Airport Construction project and 1.10% for Transit.  WisDOT invests $600-700 million annually in federal and state dollars for highway\, airport and transit projects.  These funds translate into millions of dollars in transportation-related contracts and project work for DBE firms. \nIn this webinar you will learn about: \n\nEligibility requirements\nApplication process\nWhich government entities use the DBE\nLeveraging your DBE certification\n\nSpeaker: Benjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-growing-small-bus-with-dbe-program/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T074609
CREATED:20190103T002158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T002158Z
UID:10001915-1552413600-1552419000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA Wisconsin Chapter CFCM Session 5: FAR Parts 1-18 - Practice Test Review - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\,  Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. \nThe fifth session of the FAR review will be a practice test review. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-ncma-wi-cfcm-5-far-1-18-practice-test-review-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpistacked.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T074609
CREATED:20190130T191707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T191707Z
UID:10001937-1552478400-1552482000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Preparing for a CPSR Audit - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:*Note – This webinar has been cancelled and rescheduled for April 2\, 2019* \nThe objective of a contractor purchasing system review (CPSR) is to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness with which the contractor spends Government funds and complies with Government policy when subcontracting \nThis webinar will provide an overview of the CPSR and recent changes that affect contractors. \nThe webinar will cover the following topics: \n\nThe recent threshold change for CPSR eligibility and how it may affect your business.\nThe CPSR process.\nWhat elements of the review have changed recently.\nThe most common deficiencies found in the past year.\nRisk assessment of subcontractors and necessary contract clause flowdowns.\nResources and references.\n\nSpeaker: Mark Dennis\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-preparing-for-a-cpsr-audit-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T074609
CREATED:20190103T002553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T002553Z
UID:10001917-1553018400-1553023800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA Wisconsin Chapter CFCM Session 6: FAR Parts 19-29 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\,  Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. \nThe sixth session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 19-29. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nPart 19: Small Business Programs\nPart 22: Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions\nPart 23: Environment\, Energy and Water Efficiency\, Renewable Energy Technologies\, Occupational Safety\, and Drug-Free Workplace\nPart 24: Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information\nPart 25: Foreign Acquisition\nPart 26: Other Socioeconomic Programs\nPart 27: Patents\, Data and Copyrights\nPart 28: Bonds and Insurance\nPart 29: Taxes \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-ncma-wi-cfcm-6-far-parts-19-29-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpistacked.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T074609
CREATED:20190226T232527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T232527Z
UID:10001964-1553605200-1553608800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: How to Quickly Analyze Federal Solicitations
DESCRIPTION:Preparing a proposal is a serious investment of your firm’s resources. Like any other business decision your firm makes\, this investment of time and money should be seriously evaluated for risk and potential reward. \nNot every Government requirement is a good fit for your business.  The FIRST step – quickly review solicitation documents to determine if your company can meet the requirements. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nHow to locate Opportunities\nTypes of Solicitations\nHow to review an FBO Announcement\nHow to review a Solicitation\nHow to make a Go/No Go Decision\n\nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-how-to-quickly-analyze-federal-solicitations/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T074609
CREATED:20190103T005038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T005038Z
UID:10001918-1553623200-1553628600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA Wisconsin Chapter CFCM Session 7: FAR Parts 30-33 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\,  Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. \nThe seventh session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 30-33. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nPart 30: Cost Accounting Standards Administration\nPart 31: Contract Costs Principles and Procedures\nPart 32: Contract Financing\nPart 33: Protests\, Disputes and Appeals \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-ncma-wi-cfcm-7-far-parts-30-33-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpistacked.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T074609
CREATED:20181130T234014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T234014Z
UID:10001768-1553688000-1553691600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Doing Business With the United Nations
DESCRIPTION:Join Dmitri Dovgopoly\, Director of the United Nations Headquarters Procurement Division in New York\, for an introduction to doing business with the United Nations. \nThe UN procures approximately $17.7 billion annually in a wide range of goods and services. Mr. Dovgopoly will outline the UN’s buying needs and inform participants how to pursue procurement opportunities. Mr. Dovgopoly represents one of the largest procurers in the UN system at the United Nations Procurement Division (UN/PD). UN/PD procures approximately $3 billion annually for the UN Secretariat\, which includes the UN’s headquarters offices in NY\, Geneva\, Vienna and Nairobi\, as well as the UN’s Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Office of Information and Communications Technology. \nSpeakers: \n\nWelcoming remarks by Cherith Norman Chalet\, Ambassador\, UN Management and Reform\, US Mission to the United Nations\nCarmela Mammas\, Director\, U.S. Commercial Service\nDmitri G. Dovgopoly\, Director\, UN Headquarter Procurement Division\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-doing-business-with-united-nations/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR