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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Overview
DESCRIPTION:If you are currently or are planning to be a contractor or subcontractor to the Federal government\, it is important to know and understand the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The FAR is the principal set of rules governing the acquisition process and critical to your success as a contractor. \n  \nWhat you will learn: \n• How the FAR is structured \n• Locate and search for FAR clauses \n• Understanding how to determine what clauses apply to your solicitation / contract \n• A BASIC understanding of the FAR \n  \nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-federal-acquisition-regulations-far-overview/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Federal Spend to the End
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spend to the End event! Starting on July 1st\, the Federal Government’s buying season kicks off as many buying office’s procurement activity significantly increased through the end of the fiscal year. Take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with this unique time of year\, including research tools\, available data\, and most importantly\, how to leverage this information to understand market trends and key customer preferences. It’s crucial to develop a strategy that aligns with your goals. With 2\,671 Contracting Offices making purchases during the previous fiscal year\, it’s essential to identify the ones that best suit your objectives. Stay ahead of the game and be well-prepared as the Federal Government gears up for its spending spree until September 30th. Don’t miss out! \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-spend-to-the-end-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Responding to Sources Sought and Preparing a 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 are also used to determine if there are enough qualified small businesses (including small business program certified) able to perform to support setting aside the specific requirement for limited competition. These Sources Sought are posted in SAM.gov and provide businesses with a significant opportunity to present their qualifications and capabilities to support a specific requirement / opportunity. \nAlong with Sources Sought\, this session will discuss the development of a targeted Capabilities Statement to support business development and marketing to Government agencies and Prime Contractors. \nWell prepared responses to a Sources Sought and / or the development of a focused Capabilities Statement are critical to the successful presentation of your capacity and capabilities to Government agencies and their Primes  – 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\nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-responding-to-sources-sought-and-preparing-a-capabilities-statement/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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