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SUMMARY:9th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group – Session 4\, FAR Parts 13-18
DESCRIPTION:This will be the 9th year that the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter will be hosting and presenting this series. \nThese sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. \nIn addition\, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. Learn more at https://ncmahq.org/Web/Certification/CFCM.aspx \nSpeakers: \n\nDaryl G. Zahn\, CFCM\, Senior Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, Leonardo DRS\nMark Dennis\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nView the full 2022 FAR Evening Study Group schedule. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/9th-annual-wpi-and-ncma-wi-chapter-far-evening-study-group-session-4-far-parts-13-18/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220308T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034031
CREATED:20211117T040342Z
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SUMMARY:9th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group – Session 5\, FAR Parts 19-29
DESCRIPTION:This will be the 9th year that the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter will be hosting and presenting this series. \nThese sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. \nIn addition\, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. Learn more at https://ncmahq.org/Web/Certification/CFCM.aspx \nSpeakers: \n\nDaryl G. Zahn\, CFCM\, Senior Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, Leonardo DRS\nBen Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nView the full 2022 FAR Evening Study Group schedule. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/9th-annual-wpi-and-ncma-wi-chapter-far-evening-study-group-session-5-far-parts-19-29/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpi-stacked-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034031
CREATED:20211215T230946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T230946Z
UID:10002637-1646830800-1646834400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Responding to Sources Sought Request and Preparing Your Capabilities Statement
DESCRIPTION:A Sources Sought notice is a market research tool that Contracting Officers use to determine the availability of specific capabilities in the marketplace.  Sources Sought notices are also used to determine if there are enough qualified small businesses able to perform to potentially set aside the specific requirement. These Sources Sought are posted in SAM.gov and provide businesses a significant opportunity to present their qualifications and capabilities to support a specific requirement. \nAlong with Sources Sought\, this session will discuss developing a targeted Capabilities Statement to concisely show your business’s capability to meet the government or prime contractor’s specific needs and requirements. \nWell prepared responses to a Sources Sought notice and development of a focused Capabilities Statement are critical to successful review by the Government agency – especially in our current dynamic contracting environment. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nWhat are Sources Sought Notices (SSNs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)\nLocating SSNs and RFIs\nPreparing a focused response to SSNs and RFIs\nHow to develop a targeted and effective Capability Statement\n\n  \nSpeakers: \n\nCarol Murphy\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\nMark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars\, CLICK HERE. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-responding-to-sources-sought-request-and-preparing-your-capabilities-statement/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034031
CREATED:20220111T014023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T014023Z
UID:10002182-1646996400-1647000000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Four critical steps you need to take NOW to get ready for CMMC 2.0
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Defense announced major changes to CMMC requirements in November 2021. As a result of the changes\, CMMC 2.0 requirements will undergo the normal rule making process which is expected to take between 9 and 24 months. During the rule making period formal CMMC actions will be placed on hold. Even so\, it is important for companies to continue to strengthen their cyber security plans\, procedures\, and additionally preparations for achieving their respective level of CMMC. This webinar will focus on aspects of the certification process such as Scope\, Documentation and Understanding the CMMC Artifact Hashing tool that are not listed in any reference\, but which will be essential to attaining and validating the respective level of CMMC. \n  \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-four-critical-steps-you-need-to-take-now-to-get-ready-for-cmmc-2-0/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034031
CREATED:20211117T041425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T041425Z
UID:10002632-1647367200-1647372600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:9th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group – Session 6\, FAR Parts 30-33
DESCRIPTION:This will be the 9th year that the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter will be hosting and presenting this series. \nThese sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. \nIn addition\, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. Learn more at https://ncmahq.org/Web/Certification/CFCM.aspx \nSpeakers: \n\nJason Rathsack\, Supervisor\, Contracting\, DCMA Milwaukee\, Oshkosh Residency Office\nBen Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nView the full 2022 FAR Evening Study Group schedule. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/9th-annual-wpi-and-ncma-wi-chapter-far-evening-study-group-session-6-far-parts-30-33/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpi-stacked-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034031
CREATED:20220216T001434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T001434Z
UID:10002704-1647867600-1647871200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program: Certification\, Benefits and Requirements
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. Wisconsin recognizes the Unified Certification Program of the Wisconsin of Department of Transportation Office of Business Opportunity and Equity Compliance (OBOEC). If a business is DBE certified through OBOEC\, City of Madison\, County of Dane\, or County of Milwaukee\, then they can submit documentation of their DBE Certification\, complete a Substantially Equivalent Application (SEA)\, and become MBE\, WBE\, or DVB Certified with the State of Wisconsin. \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 $750 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\n  \nSpeaker: Tru Mwololo\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars\, CLICK HERE. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-program-certification-benefits-and-requirements/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034031
CREATED:20211117T041703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T041703Z
UID:10002633-1647972000-1647977400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:9th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group – Session 7\, FAR Parts 34-41
DESCRIPTION:This will be the 9th year that the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter will be hosting and presenting this series. \nThese sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. \nIn addition\, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. Learn more at https://ncmahq.org/Web/Certification/CFCM.aspx \nSpeakers: \n\nDaryl G. Zahn\, CFCM\, Senior Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, Leonardo DRS\nMark Dennis\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nView the full 2022 FAR Evening Study Group schedule. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/9th-annual-wpi-and-ncma-wi-chapter-far-evening-study-group-session-7-far-parts-34-41/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpi-stacked-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220325T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034031
CREATED:20220111T015038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T015038Z
UID:10002183-1648206000-1648209600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Securing your Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:Supply Chains are vital to the Department of Defense being able to execute its mission. They are often complex\, lengthy and involve numerous businesses. Supply Chain security issues continue to evolve and threaten not only major defense contractors but also smaller firms. The impact of these threats affects where we are today with respect to new and evolving security requirements\, business expectations and how businesses select and engage with existing and prospective suppliers. The focus of this webinar will be on understanding supply chain information security which involves information types\, handling requirements and security measures which can be key to maintaining and/or unlocking business opportunities at either a contract level or at a system level. \n  \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-securing-your-supply-chain/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034031
CREATED:20211215T231744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T231744Z
UID:10002638-1648558800-1648562400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Local Certifications Available to Disadvantaged\, Woman\, Minority or Veteran Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Disadvantaged\, Women\, Minority or Veteran owned business can receive an advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases\, a certification process must be completed to qualify. \nIt is important for businesses to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of these programs\, application processes\, describe eligibility requirements\, as well as the benefits and obligations for certifications with: \n\nState Government agencies (including WisDOT and State of Wisconsin)\nLocal Government agencies (including Milwaukee City and County\, Dane County\, Madison (City)\, MMSD)\nCorporate (Large business)\n\n  \nSpeakers: \n\nKim Garber\, Director-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars\, CLICK HERE. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-introduction-to-local-certifications-available-to-disadvantaged-woman-minority-or-veteran-owned-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T034031
CREATED:20211117T041929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T041929Z
UID:10002634-1648576800-1648582200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:9th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group – Session 8\, FAR Parts 42-53
DESCRIPTION:This will be the 9th year that the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter will be hosting and presenting this series. \nThese sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. \nIn addition\, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. Learn more at https://ncmahq.org/Web/Certification/CFCM.aspx \nSpeakers: \n\nJason Rathsack\, Supervisor\, Contracting\, DCMA Milwaukee\, Oshkosh Residency Office\nMark Dennis\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nView the full 2022 FAR Evening Study Group schedule. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/9th-annual-wpi-and-ncma-wi-chapter-far-evening-study-group-session-8-far-parts-42-53/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ncmawpi-stacked-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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