Cyber Friday: Information Security – An overview of programs, general requirements and resources

Today's companies deal with emails, prints, models, algorithms, computer code and more. Employees meet, discuss and converse about opportunities and projects. For companies in the defense space much of the information that they work with is sensitive or controlled unclassified information. No matter the medium, this type of information needs to be safeguarded and protected […]

Acquisition Hour: Government Property Management for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors

As a contractor for the Federal Government or a subcontractor to a prime contractor, you may receive government property. Managing this property is a contractual obligation. There are costs associated with government property management that must be considered by a prime or a subcontractor. An unfavorable assessment of a contractor's Property Management System may result […]

Cyber Friday: Economic Espionage – You have what they want

A student may rationalize, why take time to study if passing grades can be achieved through cheating. Countries may believe in a similar fashion, why expend time and effort conducting R&D that may not succeed if the technology, the designs or end items sought after can be obtain though other means. The information and technical […]

Acquisition Hour: Performing Federal Construction Projects

  So, you have been awarded a Federal construction contract – now what? Understanding some unique aspects of public Federal construction projects upfront can help ensure timely and profitable performance. This webinar will cover topics ranging from the pre-construction conference to contract close out. Some specific topics to be discussed include: Baseline and Interim Schedule Requirements Davis […]

Acquisition Hour: U.S. SBA Federal Women-Owned Small Business Certification – The Process is Free!

The US SBA will be ending self-certification of Women Owned Small Business this year. In summer 2020, the WOSB and EDWOSB certification process changed. Effective October 15, 2020, self-certification is no longer an option. Women owned small businesses can certify through SBA’s FREE online certification at https://beta.certify.sba.gov/. Effective July 15, 2020, women-owned small businesses (WOSB) […]

Cyber Friday: Guarding and Securing Intangibles – Protecting what you cannot see and touch

Protecting information sounds easy and straight forward but in reality it is much more difficult. Consider just a few questions - Who has access? Where is it stored? How is it stored? How is it supposed to be stored? How is it shared? What governing documents and requirements apply? Lastly, are applicable requirements being followed? […]

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: Veterans’ Small Business Certifications-Federal and State

  Government contracting offers tremendous financial opportunities for Wisconsin’s veteran-owned small businesses, but it can be difficult to compete in the marketplace. SBA and its local resource network help set veteran entrepreneurs up for success no matter where they are in their government contracting journey. In honor of National Veterans’ Small Business Week November 2-6, […]

Cyber Friday: Tools, practices and resources for your cyber-security toolbox

Cybersecurity is not a "thing," or just a plan, or some other end-result that once completed never sees the light of day. Cybersecurity requires vigilance, awareness and an array of knowledge, tools and skills tailored for every level of the organization and which are practiced on a daily basis. The webinar will provide an overview […]