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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The Spend to the End: Are You Prepared for the End of the Federal Fiscal Year?
DESCRIPTION:September 30 is rapidly approaching. There will be normal procurement actions over the next several weeks. It is also “use or lose time.” Federal Budgets must be spent and that creates opportunities for those companies that are prepared. Let’s do a readiness review and see if you are ready for the end of the fiscal year! \n Speaker: \n\nMarc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies – 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-spend-to-end-fed-fy-2026-08-19/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:NASA OSBP Webinar: Positioning Your Business for Success at NASA
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nPositioning Your Business for Success at NASA: Strategy\, Structure\, and Center-Specific Opportunities \nThe NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is pleased to host the next OSBP webinar: Positioning Your Business for Success at NASA: Strategy\, Structure\, and Center-Specific Opportunities. \nAgenda Highlights: \n\nOverview of FAR and NFS changes\, including non-statutory guidance relocation to the Companion Guide (CG)\, and key executive orders driving procurement reform (E.O. 14275\, 14192\, 14369).\nHow the new FAR/NFS deviations impact solicitation responses\, subcontracting\, and procurement engagement with NASA.\nGuidance on monitoring active regulations\, FAQs\, and using the RFO/NFS mailbox for questions; understanding how temporary vs. permanent rules affect ongoing opportunities.\nOverview of NASA-specific and federal-wide RFO training\, Office Hours\, and upcoming workshops to help industry and workforce understand and navigate the new rules.\nHow small businesses can align their proposals and processes with NASA’s streamlined and innovative acquisition practices while preparing for Phase II formal rulemaking and codification into the FAR/NFS by end of FY 2026\n\nJoin us as we look ahead to the future of the space economy and the vital role small businesses will play in it. Whether you are new to working with NASA or an experienced partner\, this webnar will equip you with valuable insights\, resources\, and inspiration to compete and thrive. We hope you will register and be part of the conversation shaping the next era of space exploration and innovation. \nRegistration Information\nLog-in information for this online event will be sent after individuals register\, and reminders will be sent the day before and the day of the webinar. \nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2026-nasa-osbp-webinar-positioning-your-business-for-success-at-nasa-2026-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T110000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Thursday: Special Edition – CMMC Program Update
DESCRIPTION:This special edition of Cyber Thursday will provide an update on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program\, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense’s recently announced suspension of Phase 2 and Phase 3 implementation activities. Attendees will learn what the announcement means for the current CMMC rollout\, how it may affect defense contractors and subcontractors\, and what organizations should expect moving forward. The session will also cover other notable CMMC developments\, implementation timelines\, and practical considerations for businesses preparing to meet cybersecurity requirements for Department of Defense contracts. \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-thursday-cmmc-program-update-2026-08-20/
CATEGORIES: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:20260825T100000
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting and Certification Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting online forum designed to educate small business owners and entrepreneurs about the world of government contracting and how to certify your business. Discover what it’s all about and why it should matter to you and your business growth! \nOur expert panel includes subject matter experts from the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute\, who will clearly explain the essential steps to certifying your business. \nThis interactive forum is ready to take your questions and will leave you with a clearer understanding of the certification process and how to position your business for success in government contracting. \nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/government-contracting-and-certification-forum-2026-08-25/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T110000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Thursday: Determining Your Real CMMC Compliance Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Not every Defense contractor handling federal information needs CMMC Level 2—and not every contractor who believes they are exempt actually is. This Cyber Thursday session helps Defense contractors determine their real CMMC compliance responsibilities by walking through the questions that define scope: what type of information flows through a contract (FCI vs. CUI)\, which cybersecurity clauses appear in the solicitation\, where data is stored and processed\, and how flow down requirements from prime contractors can change a contractor’s obligations.\nThis session will cover how to read contracts for cybersecurity requirements\, how to identify CUI when it is not explicitly marked\, the differences between CMMC Levels 1\, 2\, and 3\, and common scoping mistakes that cause contractors to over invest\, under invest\, or miss CMMC requirements entirely. Contractors who are uncertain whether CMMC applies to them\, who have been told it does and want confirmation\, or who are trying to right size their scope before pursuing CMMC will leave with a clearer understanding of their actual obligations. \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-thursday-determine-real-cmmc-responsibilities-2026-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
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SUMMARY:DLA Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations\, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)\, the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings\, and how to use Invoicing\, Receipt\, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free and is being held at DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus\, Ohio. \nWhen: \nJanuary-13/14 \nMarch-10/11 \nMay 12/13 (In-Person) \nJuly 7 \nSeptember 15 \nNovember 17 \nNote: The May and November sessions are in-person only\, all others are held virtually. All of these seminars are two days. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: Meeting Registration – Zoom \nFor more information\, click here. \nTo view a list of events in this series\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dla-training-knowledge-and-opportunities-tko-seminar-2026-09-15_16/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Defense Logistics Agency":MAILTO:FASupplierOps@dla.mil
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Fusion Energy Supply Chain Forum
DESCRIPTION:Unique program for operating companies with capabilities to supply the fast-growing fusion energy industry \n\n\n\nThe first grid-scale fusion power plants are expected to be operational in the early 2030s and the global fusion energy market is predicted to grow to $1 trillion by 2050. As the industry transitions from academic lab research to commercial factory scaling — now is the time to strategize an entry point and avoid being locked out of the industry by early movers. \nThis program is only open to operating companies that are supplying or interested in supplying the fusion industry. The interactive agenda includes: \nFusion at Work: SHINE Technologies \nOne of the oldest and most established companies in the global fusion industry\, SHINE is backed by more than $500M of investments and earlier this year received a conditional commitment of up to $263M from the Department of Energy to complete construction of its Chrysalis facility\, which uses fusion-driven systems to produce a critical medical isotope. We’ll discuss SHINE’s procurement process\, current and future supply chain needs\, sourcing priorities\, pain points\, and more. Ross Radel\, Chief Technology Officer and John Schaefer\, Buyer Planner – Procurement. Moderator: Kathleen Gallagher\, Pulitzer Prize winner; 5 Lakes Institute Executive Director. \nSupplier Stories \nHear from several operating companies about their experiences supplying the fusion industry and get valuable information about product and regulatory requirements\, necessary certifications and more. Lead Moderator: Kyle Crum\, President\, Infinity EDM. \nYou’ll also enjoy small group networking and the following sessions (details coming soon!): \n\nIndustry Info: Short discussion of new developments in the industry\nPartner Lab: Moderated Chat with a fusion researcher about potential partnerships with their lab\n\nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/great-lakes-fusion-energy-supply-chain-forum/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="5 Lakes Institute":MAILTO:kathleen@5lakesinstitute.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117
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SUMMARY:DLA Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations\, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)\, the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings\, and how to use Invoicing\, Receipt\, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free and is being held at DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus\, Ohio. \nWhen: \nJanuary-13/14 \nMarch-10/11 \nMay 12/13 (In-Person) \nJuly 7/8 \nSeptember 15/16 \nNovember 17/18 (In-Person) \nNote: The May and November sessions are in-person only\, all others are held virtually. All of these seminars are two days. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: Meeting Registration – Zoom \nFor more information\, click here. \nTo view a list of events in this series\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dla-training-knowledge-and-opportunities-tko-seminar-2026-11-17_18/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Defense Logistics Agency":MAILTO:FASupplierOps@dla.mil
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