• Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Unsolicited Proposals & NSF Project Pitches: Paths Beyond SBIR Topics

    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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

  • Acquisition Hour: Things to Know When Contracting with the Federal Government

    Things to Know When Contracting with the Federal Government – Knowing these differences will affect your proposal and response as a contractor,  whether it is a Pre-solicitation, Sources Sought Notice, or Solicitation.  We’ll explore the pricing impacts of the various contract types, including fixed price.   Finally, we’ll talk about CPARS evaluation factors used to “grade” […]

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Beyond the Capabilities Statement

    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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

  • FAST GSA 2026 Virtual Acquisition Summit for Industry

    Join the FAST GSA 2026 Virtual Acquisition Summit for Industry The FAST GSA 2026 Virtual Acquisition Summit for Industry is a virtual event focused on strengthening partnerships between GSA and industry through expert insights, education, and direct engagement with acquisition leaders. Date: June 16, 2026 Time: 9 a.m.–Noon ET and 1 p.m.–4 p.m. ET CLPs: […]

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Defense Production Act for Energy

    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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

  • Acquisition Hour: Update on SBIR – STTR

    SBIR/STTR is the federal government’s front door for small businesses with innovative ideas—offering non dilutive R&D funding, a clear path to larger awards, and the ability to keep your intellectual property. In just one hour with WPI, you can learn whether your idea fits, how Phase I lowers risk, and how companies like yours use […]

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Understanding Sealift

    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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Issues Facing the DIB

    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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

  • DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar

    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) […]

  • Acquisition Hour: The Vocabulary of Acquisition AND Why it is Critical to Understand

    Understanding the terminology used in solicitations and related documents is critical to proper performance, compliance and evaluating alternatives. Terms such as Shall, Must, Should, May are just the tip of the definitional iceberg. We can’t review all terms but this session will provide examples and why learning the vocabulary is important.  Speaker: Marc Violante, Director, […]