Acquisition Hour: Overview of CPARS

Past Performance may impact future contract awards. As a Federal Contractor it is critical for you to understand the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) which collects and maintains Contractor’s Past Performance Information. Past performance is now one of the most important selection criteria in Government contracting. It is critical for the Contractor to review the […]

WPI and NCMA Wisconsin Chapter CFCM Session 2: FAR Parts 1-9 – Webinar

Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM,  Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc. The  second session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 1-9. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. Part 1: Federal Acquisition Regulations System Part 2: Definitions of Words and Terms Part 3: Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest Part […]

Acquisition Hour: Understanding Your Obligations When Quoting and Receiving Awards from Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) DIBBS

When your business submits a quote through the Defense Logistics Agency’s DIBBS, you are not just quoting a price.  You are also indicating that you have an understanding of the full requirements and obligations that will come with the award. Businesses bidding on manufactured parts and related items of supply should read and understand the […]

WPI and NCMA Wisconsin Chapter CFCM Session 3: FAR Parts 16-18; 10-12 – Webinar

Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM,  Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc. The third session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 16-18 and 10-12. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. Part 10: Market Research Part 11: Describing Agency Needs Part 12: Acquisition of Commercial Items Part 16: Types of Contracts Part 17: […]

Acquisition Hour: Information Management for Federal Contractors

Federal contractors deal with information from a variety of programs and in many instances the information requires special handling which limit its distribution and/or sharing. The handling and sharing requirements apply to the information in all of its formats – printed, sketched, discussed, or viewable as an end product, a model or mockup. Protecting this […]

WPI and NCMA Wisconsin Chapter CFCM Session 4: FAR Parts 13-15 – Webinar

Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM,  Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc. The fourth session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 13-15. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. Part 13: Simplified Acquisition Procedures Part 14: Sealed Bidding Part 15: Contracting by Negotiation Note these sessions are being held as a webinar via […]

Acquisition Hour: Growing Your Small Business With the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

In Wisconsin, a number of local government entities including Milwaukee County, WisDOT, MMSD, Dane County and the City of Madison, require participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in their procurement process. Both Woman owned and Minority owned businesses can potentially qualify for this program. The Unified Certification Program (UCP) allows applicants for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise […]

Acquisition Hour: Preparing for a CPSR Audit – Cancelled

*Note - This webinar has been cancelled and rescheduled for April 2, 2019* The objective of a contractor purchasing system review (CPSR) is to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness with which the contractor spends Government funds and complies with Government policy when subcontracting This webinar will provide an overview of the CPSR and recent changes […]

WPI and NCMA Wisconsin Chapter CFCM Session 6: FAR Parts 19-29 – Webinar

Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM,  Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc. The sixth session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 19-29. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. Part 19: Small Business Programs Part 22: Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions Part 23: Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational […]