A Sources Sought notice is a market research tool that Contracting Officers use to determine the availability of specific capabilities in the marketplace. Sources Sought notices are also used to determine if there are enough qualified small businesses able to perform to potentially set aside the specific requirement. These Sources Sought are posted in SAM.gov and […]
The Department of Defense announced major changes to CMMC requirements in November 2021. As a result of the changes, CMMC 2.0 requirements will undergo the normal rule making process which is expected to take between 9 and 24 months. During the rule making period formal CMMC actions will be placed on hold. Even so, it […]
This will be the 9th 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://ncmahq.org/Web/Certification/CFCM.aspx Speakers: […]
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 […]
This will be the 9th 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://ncmahq.org/Web/Certification/CFCM.aspx Speakers: […]
Supply Chains are vital to the Department of Defense being able to execute its mission. They are often complex, lengthy and involve numerous businesses. Supply Chain security issues continue to evolve and threaten not only major defense contractors but also smaller firms. The impact of these threats affects where we are today with respect to […]
Disadvantaged, Women, Minority or Veteran owned business can receive an advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It is important for businesses to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in […]
This will be the 9th 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://ncmahq.org/Web/Certification/CFCM.aspx Speakers: […]
In developing its cyber security program, a company must consider categories of information, origination points and recipients - destination points, how the information will be used and pathways it will be routed along. Gaining this insight requires a company to look beyond the requirement and into the details of its systems and processes. Until CMMC […]
For many employers, there is significant confusion as to what federal wage and hours laws mean during these COVID-19 times we live in. The times have changed, but the laws haven’t. So, it’s crucial that employers understand what federal wage and hour laws mean in these ‘non-normal’ times we live in. What are the rules for […]