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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Overview of Government Contract Certifications
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “Overview of Government Contract Certifications” will be held on November 1 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nCould becoming certified with the State of Wisconsin or Federal Government increase your business opportunities? \nLearn about the unique certifications that are available\, what is required for qualification and application\, how applications are reviewed and what benefits and opportunities are associated with each type of certification. Before applying for any certification\, a business should evaluate the investment in applying and the value it will bring the business. \n\nSpeakers: \nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nTru Mwololo\, Manager-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-overview-of-government-contract-certifications/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T140000
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SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Non-Traditional Acquisition Methods
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap series webinar on “Non-Traditional Acquisition Methods” will be held on Thursday\, November 3 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nNon-traditional acquisition methods can encompass a host of acquisition methodologies. One example is Other Transactions (OT) and Teaming arrangements. It is critical that that a company fully understand the nuances of these methods and seek guidance as required. \nOTs are not covered by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and are a highly flexible business tool\, use of which requires the application of astute business acumen to ensure the smarter\, more efficient acquisition of prototype systems for the DoD. OTs require a minimum of at least one non-traditional Defense Contractor participating to a significant extent in the project or a cost-sharing arrangement requiring that at least one-third of the cost of the OTs come from non-Federal sources (ex. Universities). \nTeaming arrangements can take many forms. Simply put\, a teaming agreement is an agreement to allow a prime contractor to form a DoD-sanctioned partnership with a subcontractor. This allows the subcontractor to enhance the relationship with the prime by utilizing the very best capabilities of the relationship. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dod-supplier-roadmap-series-non-traditional-acquisition-methods/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T165719
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SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Developing and Implementing Essential Security Policies\, Practices\, and Procedures
DESCRIPTION:The Cyber Friday series will continue with the topic\, “Developing and Implementing Essential Security Policies\, Practices\, and Procedures” on Friday\, November 4\, at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nCybersecurity does not exist solely by virtue of regulations\, contractual requirement\, or because someone says that it is required. Cybersecurity requires a positive corporate environment\, support\, and effort to achieve the proper blend of knowledge\, actions and both software and hardware. By themselves\, these elements will provide a degree of cybersecurity. However\, to achieve the level of cybersecurity required by DoD\, companies must take time to develop and implement policies\, practices\, and procedures. This webinar will discuss the types of documentation that companies should develop during their planning\, implementation\, and operational phases of creating their cybersecurity programs. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-developing-and-implementing-essential-security-policies-practices-and-procedures/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T165719
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SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Information Types and Handling Procedures
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinar on “Information Types & Handling Procedures” will be held on November 10 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nInformation handling procedures for DoD contractors can encompasses ITAR requirements\, the Joint Certification Program (JCP)\, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)\, and DIBBS C Folders.  This session will share how to determine if these requirements apply and an overview of the application and compliance process.  During this session\, we will also share advice on how to prepare and implement processes to support continued confidence in your information handling procedures. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/27682/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T110000
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Certifications for Veteran Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “Certifications for Veteran Owned Businesses” will be held on November 16 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nSecuring government contracts and subcontracts is not easy. As a Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) you may gain preference when competing for contracts with the State of Wisconsin and Federal government agencies. \nThis webinar will focus on the various veteran owned business certifications and the basics of qualifying and applying. It will also provide an update on upcoming changes to the Federal certification programs.\nIn this webinar\, businesses will learn more about certifications offered by the: \n· State of Wisconsin Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (DVB) certification\n· Vets First Verification Program (CVE) – for veteran and service disabled veteran owned firms looking to do business with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (and FAA)\n· US SBA Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Program (SDVOSB) – for firms working with Federal agencies other than the US Department of Veterans Affairs\n· Other certifications \n\nSpeakers:\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nKim Garber\, Director-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-certifications-for-veteran-owned-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T165719
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour on\, “Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings” will be held on Wednesday\, November 16 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nOpportunities are coming up for small businesses to meet with Government Agencies and their Prime Contractors. To take full advantage of these opportunities\, you must do your homework and be prepared. In preparation\, a business must have done their market research on the buyers / primes\, determine the value or solution that their business can provide to the buyers / primes\, have a business card\, a well prepared and focused capabilities statement\, and a prepared elevator pitch. \nJoin Kim Garber from WPI for a discussion on how to prepare for one-on-one buyer meetings. If you are planning to attend The Contracting Academy (TCA)\, In-person / Virtual local buyer meetings and/or Marketplace Wisconsin and would like assistance in preparing for your meetings\, contact Kim Garber at kimg@wispro.org. \n\nSpeakers: Kim Garber\, Director-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-preparing-for-one-on-one-buyer-meetings/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T165719
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SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Developing a DoD Business Strategy
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinar on “Developing a DoD Business Strategy” will be held on November 17 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nThe goal of a business strategy is to help identify customers that have similar and recurring needs as well as determine what actions\, skills\, and resources a company will need to access and effectively compete in the market. Many companies have an interest or a goal of doing business with DoD\, but they have not done adequate research to identify which of the 24 DoD agencies or the more that 1\,000 contracting offices procure their product(s) and or service(s). This webinar will focus on the most common attributes used to identify and characterize procurements and help to answer the all-important questions – who is my customer? How do they buy? What is required to compete AND who are my competitors? \n\nSpeaker: Benjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dod-supplier-roadmap-series-developing-a-dod-business-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T165719
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SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Incident Identification\, Reporting Requirements\, and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:The Cyber Friday series will discuss the topic\, “Incident Identification\, Reporting Requirements\, and Recovery” on Friday\, November 18\, at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nBoth FAR 52.204-21 and DFARS 252.204-7012 require companies to report cyber incidents. In addition\, DFARS 252.204-7012 requires companies to implement NIST 800-171 r2 and to formally investigate the incident\, preserve forensic evidence\, and be prepared to support additional information requires from DoD. Additionally\, Section 3.6 of NIST 800-171 r2 requires companies to\, “Establish an operational incident-handling capability for organizational systems that includes preparation\, detection\, analysis\, containment\, recovery\, and user response activities.” This webinar will review these requirements\, references\, resources\, and actions that companies can use to develop their plans. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/incident-identification-reporting-requirements-and-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T165719
CREATED:20220831T224305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T224305Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program - Certification Benefits and Regulations
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Regulations” will be held on November 29 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nThe Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in designated urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This presentation is recommended for any business that is interested in becoming an SBA HUBZone certified business. \nThe HUBZone program qualifies your business to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses also get a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions. A business must be certified by the U.S. SBA to qualify for this program\, and must be registered in SAM prior to submission of the certification documentation. Indian reservations and other Indian Country locations automatically qualify as HUBZones. \nCurrently\, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a potential opportunity for your business. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \n· HUBZone certification requirements\n· Benefits of and applying for an SBA HUBZone certification\n· Terms and no-cost of HUBZone certification\n· Process and no-cost renewal of your HUBZone certification\n· Locating HUBZone opportunities\n· Marketing your HUBZone certified business\n· Changes to the HUBZone program \n\nSpeakers:\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, US.Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-hubzone-program-certification-benefits-and-regulations-5/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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