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SUMMARY:11th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 6: FAR Parts 30-33
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar\, “11th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 6: FAR Parts 30-33.” This session is part of the 11th annual FAR Evening Sessions. \nThe FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition\, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. \nSpeakers \n\nDaryl Zahn\, Senior Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, Leonardo DRS\nJason Rathsack\, Senior Contract Specialist at Defense Contract Management Agency\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of FAR Evening sessions\, please click here. \n\nWPI is Wisconsin’s APEX Accelerator
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/11th-annual-far-evening-webinar-and-study-group-session-6-far-parts-30-33/
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: U.S. SBA Surety Bond Guarantees: What to Know
DESCRIPTION:The U. S. Small Business Administration’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help your small business obtain contract bid\, performance\, & payment bonds. Surety bonds help small businesses win contracts by providing the customer with a guarantee that the work will be completed. \nMany public and private contracts require surety bonds\, which are offered by surety companies. The SBA guarantees surety bonds for certain surety companies\, which allows the companies to offer surety bonds to small businesses that might not meet the criteria for other sureties. \nDoes your business have: Limited Financial Resources? You have no Prior Bonded Work Experience? Trouble Bonding as a Startup? A Desire to Increase its Current Bond Limits? – if the answer is YES – YOU SHOULD ATTEND! \nThis webinar will cover contract bonds: \n\nWhat they are and why they are required\nYour potential bonding capacity\nWays to maximize your surety credit\nSBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program\nUp to $6.5 million for non-federal contracts and up to $10 million for federal contracts.\nThe SBA advantage\nCosts and getting started\n\nThis webinar will also include a presentation by WPI on locating government contract opportunities and marketing your small business.  \nSpeaker: \nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration\nBen Blanc\, Government Contact Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.  \nThe SBA has recently announced statutory increases for the Surety Bond Guarantee Program. This change will give small businesses access to projects up to $9 million and federal contracts up to $14 million. To read more\, please view this press release. \n\nWPI is Wisconsin’s APEX Accelerator
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-u-s-sba-surety-bond-guarantees-what-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:11th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 7: FAR Parts 34-41
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar\, “11th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 7: FAR Parts 34-41.” This session is part of the 11th annual FAR Evening Sessions. \nThe FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition\, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. \nSpeakers \n\nDaryl Zahn\, Senior Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, Leonardo DRS\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of FAR Evening sessions\, please click here. \n\nWPI is Wisconsin’s APEX Accelerator
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/11th-annual-far-evening-webinar-and-study-group-session-7-far-parts-34-41/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T110000
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SUMMARY:Emerging Issues: Suggested Process for Creating a Federal Business Development Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Over the last several years\, cybersecurity has been front and center and garnered most of DoD’s contractor’s time and energy as it should. Cybersecurity is a major issue that needs to be addressed but it is not the only issue. There are existing and evolving issues that DoD contractors need to know about and in many cases require affirmative actions related to compliance. \nThis series\, WPI’s Emerging Issues Series\, is intended as an information tool and resource for contract managers and those with a compliance function. The topics selected for the initial group of Webinars are just some of the important topics. Some have not held the spotlight like others but nevertheless they are important. Others\, such as Innovation and AI have recently emerged and have shown that they are not just a passing curiosity but truly topics of importance that will continue to impact DoD policy and provide procurement opportunities. These topics included in our first group\, are current topics that need attention and need to be addressed. We expect that over time other issues – topics will emerge and come to the forefront. As these topics are identified we will add them to this series. \nA federal business development strategy requires as a first step\, a company to develop a process for identifying and ranking its most likely customers\, their acquisition strategies\, tendencies and other marketplace factors. This webinar will cover how available and accessible data can be combined with information from other resources to gain a more complete understanding of your highest ranked prospects. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nFor the list of Emerging Issues webinar\, please click here. \n\nWPI is Wisconsin’s APEX Accelerator
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/emerging-issues-suggested-process-for-creating-a-federal-business-development-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:11th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 8: FAR Parts 42-53
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar\, “11th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 8: FAR Parts 42-53.” This session is part of the 11th annual FAR Evening Sessions. \nThe FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition\, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. \nSpeakers \n\nDaryl Zahn\, Senior Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, Leonardo DRS\nJason Rathsack\, Senior Contract Specialist at Defense Contract Management Agency\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of FAR Evening sessions\, please click here. \n\nWPI is Wisconsin’s APEX Accelerator
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/11th-annual-far-evening-webinar-and-study-group-session-8-far-parts-42-53/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Preparing a Winning Government Proposal
DESCRIPTION:Your proposals are not generating government contract awards. You think you are submitting the greatest option. Why are they not selecting you? Your proposal may offer wonderful things but is it RESPONSIVE and EFFECTIVE? \nWriting a proposal takes time\, careful planning and a complete understanding of the requirement. A proposal must provide credible evidence that your business understands the problem\, has a comprehensive solution\, has the skills and experience to do the work\, and can provide the solution at a competitive price. Join us and learn what makes an effective winning proposal. \nAn effective\, responsive proposal can give you the competitive edge your business is looking for. All contractors and subcontractors looking to improve their proposals should attend. \nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo register for this event click here. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.  \n\nWPI is Wisconsin’s APEX Accelerator
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-preparing-a-winning-government-proposal-4/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T120000
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SUMMARY:Emerging Issues: Defense Production Act Title III – Unique Opportunities for Unique Companies
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to WPI’s Emerging Issues Series! \nOver the last several years\, cybersecurity has been front and center and garnered most of DoD’s contractor’s time and energy as it should. Cybersecurity is a major issue that needs to be addressed but it is not the only issue. There are existing and evolving issues that DoD contractors need to know about and in many cases require affirmative actions related to compliance. \nThis series\, WPI’s Emerging Issues Series\, is intended as an information tool and resource for contract managers and those with a compliance function. The topics selected for the initial group of Webinars are just some of the important topics. Some have not held the spotlight like others but nevertheless they are important. Others\, such as Innovation and AI have recently emerged and have shown that they are not just a passing curiosity but truly topics of importance that will continue to impact DoD policy and provide procurement opportunities. These topics included in our first group\, are current topics that need attention and need to be addressed. We expect that over time other issues – topics will emerge and come to the forefront. As these topics are identified we will add them to this series. \nThe DPA Title III program targets investments that create\, maintain\, protect\, expand\, or restore domestic industrial base capabilities that are critical to the Department and the American Warfighter. The DPA Title III has three broad focus areas which include sustain critical production\, Commercialize Research & Development Investments and Scale Emerging Technologies. These needs are large\, involved\, complex and require the right company with the right resources and capabilities to undertake these challenges. While a general thought might be that big problems require big companies to solve them\, that is not always the case. All companies should be aware of these national needs\, the program and take the required steps to offer their solution when appropriate. This webinar will provide an overview of this critical program\, how it works\, current national needs and where to find additional information.  \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo register for this event click here. \nFor the list of Emerging Issues webinar\, please click here. \n\nWPI is Wisconsin’s APEX Accelerator
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/emerging-issues-defense-production-act-title-iii-unique-opportunities-for-unique-companies/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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