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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Opportunities 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 Jack Laufenberg from WPI for a discussion on how to prepare for one-on-one buyer meetings. If you are planning to attend In-person / Virtual local buyer meetings and/or Marketplace Wisconsin and would like assistance in preparing for your meetings\, contact WPI at 414-270-3600 or info@WisPro.org. \nSpeaker: Jack Laufenberg\, Special Projects Coordinator and Small Business Advisor\, 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-preparing-for-one-on-one-buyer-meetings-4-2024-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Responding to Sources Sought Notices 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 or 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 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-how-to-quickly-analyze-solicitations-2-2024-09-11-2024-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260525T080913
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Understanding the US SBA and Department of Defense (DOD) Mentor Protégé Programs (MPP) – What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, you will learn about the two primary Federal Mentor Protégé Programs. \n\nThe US SBA Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) helps eligible small businesses (protégés) gain capacity and win government contracts through partnerships with more experienced companies (mentors).  A mentor and its protégé can joint venture as a small business for any small business contract\, provided the protégé individually qualifies as small. The joint venture may also pursue any type of set-aside contract for which the protégé qualifies\, including contracts set aside for 8(a)\, service-disabled veteran-owned\, women-owned\, and HUBZone businesses.\nDoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program is the oldest continuously operating federal mentor-protégé program in existence. Originally established in the midst of the First Gulf War\, the MPP helps eligible small businesses expand their footprint in the defense industrial base.  Under the MPP\, small businesses are partnered with larger companies. In the past five years\, DoD’s MPP has successfully helped more than 190 small businesses fill unique niches and become part of the military’s supply chain.  Many mentors have made the MPP an integral part of their sourcing plans. Protégés have used their involvement in the MPP to develop technical capabilities. Successful mentor-protégé agreements provide a winning relationship for the protégé\, the mentor and the DoD.\n\nThis session will be presented by: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist – U.S Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator\n\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-understanding-the-us-sba-and-department-of-defense-dod-mentor-protege-programs-mpp-what-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260525T080913
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SUMMARY:Emerging Issues: The critical role your accounting system plays in SBIR/STTR success
DESCRIPTION:This 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. \nSuccess as a SBIR/STTR proposer depends on several factors beyond the submitted research idea. Of these factors\, the company’s accounting system may determine whether or not an award is made. The accounting system and company policies and procedures must align with DCAA requirements. Ultimately\, the accounting system must be determined to be adequate as defined by DCAA. This webinar will review solicitation requirements and provide an overview of DCAA’s Audit Process. \nPresenter: 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-the-critical-role-your-accounting-system-plays-in-sbir-sttr-success/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: 3.1.8 Media Control Policy\, Media Destruction Policy and Personnel Security
DESCRIPTION:To address the pressing need for cybersecurity compliance within the defense industry\, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) is proud to offer a series of no-cost webinars dedicated to assisting companies in navigating the complexities of the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Model. Recognizing the challenges businesses face in understanding and implementing the requisite standards for CMMC compliance\, these webinars are meticulously designed to guide companies through the creation of essential supporting documentation for CMMC-required processes and how to tie it efficiently into the System Security Plan. With a focus on empowering organizations to meet defense contracting requirements efficiently and securely this series is designed for the manufacturer who does not have a compliance specialist on staff and those within the organization who are taking on the challenge of CMMC Compliance.  \nSpeaker: Matt Frost\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-3-1-8-media-control-policy-media-destruction-policy-and-personnel-security/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: CMMC Update – November 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an essential monthly update designed to provide manufacturers with the latest information on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). As cybersecurity becomes an increasingly critical requirement for Federal and Defense contracting\, staying current and compliant is vital for manufacturers looking to secure and maintain federal contracts and subcontracts. This webinar will break down the most recent changes to CMMC\, what they mean for your business\, and how to ensure your operations are aligned with the latest cybersecurity standards. Don’t miss this opportunity to protect your business and stay ahead of evolving regulations. \nSpeaker: Matt Frost\, 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-cmmc-update-november-2024/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Frost":MAILTO:MattF@WisPro.org
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