Acquisition Hour: How the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Will Impact Your Business

Companies interested in conducting business with the Department of Defense in late FY-20 and beyond will have to meet a new and stringent set of cybersecurity requirements including review and certification by a DoD identified Third Party. These requirements will apply to all businesses – Primes, and Subcontractors at any level. This webinar will provide […]

WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 1: Intro- CFCM Requirements: Basic Refresher – Government Contracting – Webinar

Advanced registration is now closed. Please contact Benjamin Blanc with questions at benjaminb@wispro.org. The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) are hosting a series of CFCM study sessions for 2020. The first session will discuss the CFCM requirements, an overview of the FAR and the basics of federal contracting. These sessions […]

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Woman Owned Businesses

Woman-owned businesses can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. This webinar will […]

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Minority Owned Businesses

Minority owned business can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. This presentation […]

Acquisition Hour: Data Insight for Government Contractors – Turning Data Into Usable Information

Information drives business – raw data doesn’t. Being able to transform data into information is the key step in gaining insights into your marketplace and developing a competitive strategy. This webinar will provide information on a variety of information sources, tools available for processing data and being able to develop the needed insights to answer […]

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

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START 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 […]

Acquisition Hour: State and Federal Certifications for Veteran and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START Securing government contracts and subcontracts is not easy. As a Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) you may gain preference when competing for contracts with the State of Wisconsin and Federal government agencies. This webinar will focus on […]

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

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START 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 […]

Acquisition Hour: Learning About the Surety Bond Guarantee From the U.S. SBA

REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START The U. S. Small Business Administration’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help your small business obtain contract bid, performance, & payment bonds. Surety bonds help small businesses win contracts by providing the customer with a guarantee that the work will be completed. Many public and […]