Cyber Friday: Embarking on the path to CMMC Level 3

  To be certified as CMMC L3, a company must be able to demonstrate its ability to achieve of both practices and processes associated with L3 but also those associated with Level 1 and Level 2 requirements. As the level of cyber maturity increases so does the formality and documentation needed. As an example at […]

8th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Study Group – Session 2, FAR Parts 1-4

This will be the 8th year that the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter will be hosting and presenting this series. These sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. Learn more at https://www.ncmahq.org/certification/certified-federal-contract-manager-(cfcm) […]

Acquisition Hour: Understanding Trends and Evolving Areas of Emphasis in the Federal Marketplace

Budgeted monies need to be spent and strategic plans require action. Future looking companies will want to explore information available in budget, strategic plans and a variety of other resources to understand their customers and position themselves to take advantage of any resulting opportunities. This webinar will review several of these resources and discuss how […]

FAR Up Close – Overview of the FAR

If you are currently or are planning to be a contractor or subcontractor to the Federal government, it is important to know and understand the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The FAR is the principal set of rules governing the acquisition process and critical to your success as a contractor. What you will learn: How the FAR […]

8th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Study Group – Session 3, FAR Parts 5-12

This will be the 8th year that the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter will be hosting and presenting this series. These sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. Learn more at https://www.ncmahq.org/certification/certified-federal-contract-manager-(cfcm) […]

Acquisition Hour: Market Research – Successful Contractors Do Their Homework

  Successful contractors do their homework – or their market research. They determine who is buying, how they are buying, when they will be buying, how much they have procured in the past, what they are currently buying and what they will be buying in the future. They also know who are the current contract […]

FAR Up Close – FAR Regulations and Clauses on Subcontracting

The government’s requirements for subcontracting can seem complex and even tedious. Let WPI help simplify this for you! This webinar will provide an up close  analysis of the FAR requirements on Subcontracting Plans required from large businesses, Subcontracting limitations imposed on small businesses, and clauses that are required to be “flowed down” into subcontracts. Please […]

Cyber Friday: Preparing for a CMMC Certification assessment

  As the CMMC program evolves and matures, there will certainly be more information available that specifically addresses this topic. Even though there is currently no formal guidance, there is considerable information that can be gleaned from the program goals, requirements and resources. Given program guidance, it is obvious that the assessment will look beyond […]

Acquisition Hour: Update on Federal Wage-Hour Laws

  This session will provide attendees with an update on federal wage-hour laws to help employers maintain compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Service Contract Act and Fair Labor Standards Act provisions. Mr. Walton will offer guidance on a wide range of topics including prevailing wages, completing certified payrolls forms, the correct payment of overtime […]

8th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Study Group – Session 4, FAR Parts 13-18

This will be the 8th year that the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter will be hosting and presenting this series. These sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. Learn more at https://www.ncmahq.org/certification/certified-federal-contract-manager-(cfcm) […]