Federal Market Insights [FMI]: FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns

FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

Cyber Thursday: CMMC: Control Set Series: 3.1 Access Control

This session focuses on the Access Control requirements found in CMMC practice group 3.1. It explains how access to systems and data should be limited to authorized users and approved activities. The webinar outlines expectations for account management, authentication, and control of remote access. It also discusses common challenges organizations encounter when implementing access rules […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Issues Related to Debarment

FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar

The TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Federal Contracts for Real Estate and Leasing Opportunities

FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS   is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Government Property Programs 

FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

Cyber Thursday: CMMC: Control Set Series: 3.2 Awareness and Training

This session covers the Awareness and Training requirements in CMMC practice group 3.2. It explains what organizations need to do to ensure personnel understand cybersecurity risks, policies, and responsibilities. The session outlines the elements of an effective cybersecurity training program and the importance of ongoing education. It also highlights common gaps in training programs and […]

DLA Packaging Program – Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Webinar

This TKO webinar is a course that teaches vendors the necessary steps to print and apply labels while using the correct packaging, marking, and pallets in accordance with contract requirements for material shipped to the Defense Logistics Agency. This session is free. To learn more, click here.

Navigating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) – TKO Webinar

Join us for a comprehensive webinar designed to help defense contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers understand and prepare for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. CMMC is a Department of Defense (DoD) program created to protect sensitive unclassified information shared within the defense industrial base (DIB). Compliance is becoming a mandatory condition for new and […]

Cyber Thursday: CMMC: Control Set Series: 3.3 Audit and Accountability

This session reviews the Audit and Accountability requirements within CMMC practice group 3.3. It explains the purpose of audit logs, logging practices, and the need to track system activity to support security investigations. The webinar describes what types of events should be recorded, how logs support accountability, and the importance of protecting audit information. It […]