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SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: DLA's Master Solicitation - Are You Reading It\, and Why Not?
DESCRIPTION:FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session\, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week\, delve into key topics\, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by\, settle in and take-in the conversation. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2025-07-01/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Cracking the Code of the Procurement Instrument Identification (PIID) - How Understanding These Codes Can Help You Identify Customers
DESCRIPTION:FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session\, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week\, delve into key topics\, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by\, settle in and take-in the conversation. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2025-07-08/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,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:20250709T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260419T114247
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Writing a Winning Government Proposal
DESCRIPTION:Decided to bid on a solicitation? What should this proposal package include? \nJoin us to look at pieces of the proposal puzzle\, including: \n\nThe proposal writing team at your company\, and who should have input?\nWriting to the solicitation: action plans vs. promises\nThe Cost Estimate: what’s realistic and forward pricing proposals\nCover Letter purpose\, contents and contacts\, and Capabilities Statement\n\nSpeakers: \n\nMark Dennis\, 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-writing-a-winning-government-proposal-2025-07-09/
CATEGORIES:In State,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:20250715T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114247
CREATED:20250602T195952Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Where's the Market Research Data? Proxity\, SAM\, FPDS\, and Other Sources
DESCRIPTION:FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session\, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week\, delve into key topics\, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by\, settle in and take-in the conversation. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2025-07-15/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,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:20250717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114247
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The 8(a) Business Development Program
DESCRIPTION:Sections 7(j)(10) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 636(j)(10) and 637(a)) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a business development program\, which is known as the 8(a) Business Development program. \nBusinesses that participate in the program receive training and technical assistance designed to strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy. Also eligible to participate in the 8(a) program are small businesses owned by Alaska Native corporations\, Community Development Corporations\, Indian tribes\, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Small business development is accomplished by providing various forms of management\, technical\, financial\, and procurement assistance. \nSBA partners with federal agencies to promote maximum utilization of 8(a) program participants to ensure access to contracting opportunities in the federal marketplace. Once certified\, 8(a) program participants are eligible to receive federal contracting and receive training and technical assistance designed to strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy. \nBusinesses certified under the 8(a) program can also: \n\nReceive sole source contracts\nCompete for set-aside contracts\nReceive assistance from a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting\nForm joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program\nReceive management and technical assistance\, including business training\, counseling\, marketing assistance and high-level executive development\n\nDuring the presentation we will discuss: \n\nEligibility Criteria\nThe Application Process\nProgram Benefits\nWhat is expected from an 8(a) participant\nLocating 8(a) set aside opportunities\nMarketing your 8(a) certified business\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-8abd-program-2025-07-17/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Joint Certification Program\, U.S. and Canada - An Overview of the Military TDA and Governing Directives
DESCRIPTION:FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session\, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week\, delve into key topics\, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by\, settle in and take-in the conversation. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2025-07-22/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,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:20250723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114247
CREATED:20250602T192340Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Federal Invoicing: PIEE / Wide Area Workflow
DESCRIPTION:The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) is the primary enterprise procure-to-pay (P2P) application for the Department of Defense and its supporting agencies and is trusted by companies reporting over $7.1 billion in spending. The PIEE suite evolves continually\, and DOD contractors must understand how new features support their contract administration process. \n\n\nThis webinar will focus on Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)\, provide an overview of several important PIEE applications\, and explain how using the suite effectively can help you in the DOD contracting process. \n\nSpeakers: \n\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-federal-invoicing-piee-wide-area-workflow-2025-07-23/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114247
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T183635Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Capabilities Statements - Informal Observations On What's Good\, What's Bad\, and How to Use Effectively Special Guest Jack Laufenberg
DESCRIPTION:FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session\, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week\, delve into key topics\, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by\, settle in and take-in the conversation. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2025-07-29/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,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:20250731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T114247
CREATED:20250529T212132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T135447Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Thursday: CMMC 2.0: What Contractors Must Know in 2025
DESCRIPTION:As the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program moves closer to full implementation\, contractors must stay informed and prepared. This webinar provides a clear and current overview of CMMC 2.0\, including key updates\, the projected timeline for rollout\, and what organizations should expect in terms of oversight and assessment. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of each CMMC level\, how the requirements align with NIST SP 800-171\, and where to find official guidance and resources. Whether you’re new to CMMC or seeking to stay ahead of regulatory changes\, this session offers essential information to help navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape in 2025. \nSpeaker: Matt Frost\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator \n\n\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Thursday webinars\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-cmmc2-0-what-contractors-must-know-2025-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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