• Cyber Friday: Cybersecurity Rules You Need to Know to Work with the Federal Government / Department of Defense

    If you're interested in doing business with the federal government—or growing your current contracts—understanding your cybersecurity requirements is essential. In this webinar, we’ll break down what your business needs to know about protecting sensitive information, meeting federal requirements, and avoiding common compliance pitfalls. During this session, you'll gain a clearer understanding of the rules that […]

  • Acquisition Hour: Marketing Your Business to the Military

    Wisconsin businesses who are local to military bases have a unique opportunity to do business with these installations. Join us to explore marketing techniques, including: Enhancing your online marketing presence How to leverage useful industry affiliations and certifications Doing business with Wisconsin’s military bases and DLA Planning ahead for annual networking events Making a good […]

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Competition for Government Work “Why Aren’t You Picking Me?”

    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 […]

  • DLA Casting and Forging Program Webinar

    This webinar is a course that teaches vendors the castings and forgings process and method and discuss the common mistakes that cause material issues. This session is free. For more information, click here.

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Manufacturing in Wisconsin: Insights on What’s Good and What’s Concerning Manufacturers in Our State

    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 […]

  • Acquisition Hour: How to Analyze Federal Solicitations

    You’ve found a posted solicitation in SAM.gov that might be a good fit for your business. What should you do next? How should I read through all these documents?  WPI will explore classic analysis techniques such as: Forming a working team within your company to analyze requirements Identifying mandatory requirements to match your capabilities Breaking […]

  • Finding the Right Resources to Get Your Business Ready for Procurement (virtual)

    Registration closes promptly at 2:45 PM, Central Time on the day of the event. This session is part of a series of quarterly events that support Wisconsin businesses in accessing procurement opportunities and the resources needed to succeed. Program collaborators include: City of Madison – Department of Civil Rights City of Madison – Office of […]

  • Cyber Thursday: FAR 52.204-21: The Forgotten Baseline of Federal Cybersecurity

    Often overshadowed by more complex frameworks, FAR 52.204-21 remains the essential foundation for safeguarding federal contract information. We will be breaking down its 15 basic safeguarding requirements and explaining how it connects to broader compliance efforts like NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC. Attendees will gain practical insights into why FAR 52.204-21 matters, how to assess […]

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: DLA’s Master Solicitation – Are You Reading It, and Why Not?

    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 […]

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Cracking the Code of the Procurement Instrument Identification (PIID) – How Understanding These Codes Can Help You Identify Customers

    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 […]