Acquisition Hour: Intellectual Property for Government Contractors and Subcontractors

When doing business with the Federal Government, you (the contractor) may encounter situations where the government is entitled to receive intellectual property rights.  The scope of government rights in a contractor’s intellectual property depends primarily on the type of intellectual property at issue, specifically, whether the intellectual property is a patent or patentable intellectual property, […]

GSA Acquisition Training – GSA Schedules and Small Business – Webinar

This training course defines and describes small business in the federal marketplace and how socioeconomic goals can be achieved using the GSA Schedules program. Learn the rules for set asides and how to best ensure small business participation following rules established in FAR Subpart 8.4. This is a two (2) CLP credit course.

WPI and NCMA Wisconsin Chapter CFCM Study Session One – Webinar

The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) are hosting a series of CFCM study sessions for 2019. The first session will discuss the CFCM requirements, an overview of the FAR and the basics of federal contracting. These sessions are open to those seeking CFCM certification as well as those who just […]

33rd Annual Golden Shovel Awards – Pewaukee, WI

Country Springs Conference Center 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI, United States

This conference is an opportunity for DBE firms to network and connect with Wisconsin's construction industry decision makers. Activities will include: Transportation panel and construction forecast for 2018 Networking with highway construction and building trade professionals Foxconn and highway vehicle technology panel Relationship-building networking reception

Acquisition Hour: Overview of CPARS

Past Performance may impact future contract awards. As a Federal Contractor it is critical for you to understand the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) which collects and maintains Contractor’s Past Performance Information. Past performance is now one of the most important selection criteria in Government contracting. It is critical for the Contractor to review the […]

GSA Acquisition Training – Order Level Materials – Webinar

This course will provide an overview of the authority to acquire Order-Level Materials under certain Federal Supply Schedules, to include implementation at the FSS solicitation, contract, and order levels. This is a two (2) CLP credit course.

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

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 and Terms Part 3: Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest Part […]

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District Business Opportunities Open House (BOOH) – Chicago, IL

Chicago District Office 231 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL, United States

This free event will allow federal, state and local government agencies, nonprofit organizations and others to meet district leadership, program managers and cost, civil, electrical, mechanical and structural engineers, plus representatives in emergency management, real estate, regulatory, safety, navigation, public affairs, contracting and small business to network and discuss construction procurement opportunities.  

Manufacturing Matters! 2019 – Milwaukee, WI

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee 333 West Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

"Make it Happen!" is the 2019 Manufacturing Matters! conference theme. Manufacturers’ confidence hasn't been this high in years. The economy is strong, and more things become possible each day. There are, of course, challenges in this dynamic business environment.  Labor is tightening.  Technologies are changing the way work is done. Tariffs are creating uncertainty.  Better, […]