8th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Study Group – Session 8, FAR Parts 42-53

This will be the 8th 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://www.ncmahq.org/certification/certified-federal-contract-manager-(cfcm) […]

Acquisition Hour: Using the New FPDS and Desktop Tools to Analyze Federal Procurement Data

  Identifying and accessing data related to federal procurement is for the most part a relatively easy task. Making sense of the data; seeing patterns and answering specific questions can be extremely challenging  without the use of commonly available software tools. This webinar will review tools such as Excel, Excel Pivot Tables and Microsoft BI […]

Moving the Northwest Wisconsin Advantage Forward – Virtual

Please join us for a discussion on financial preparation, current programs and resources as well as government contract opportunities for Northwestern Wisconsin businesses. Moving the Northwest Wisconsin Advantage Forward will be about making sure your business is financially fit BEFORE accepting additional funding or government contract and developing new market opportunities. With lending changes and […]

NCMA SubCon Training Workshops

Join us April 6-7 for a new, flexible approach to SubCon! SubCon 2021 is an integrated, in-person, and virtual event, giving you the option to connect face-to-face or dive deep with virtual sessions to jumpstart that big idea. Ready to Connect Face to Face? Then plan to join us at Convene in downtown Arlington! We're getting back […]

Acquisition Hour: Intellectual Property for Government Contractors & Subcontractors & the STTR/SBIR Stakeholder

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, […]

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Woman Owned Businesses

Woman-owned businesses can receive advantage when selling to various Public 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 the certification process. This webinar will provide an […]

TOMAH WI VA Medical Center Industry Day – Virtual

This virtual event (ZOOM) will focus on opportunities for two requirements at the TOMAH VA Medical Center. This event will consist of a requirements overview, discussion on bid preparation, and a networking and discussion session. Industry is highly encouraged to come prepared and ask questions. View additional information on this event in beta.SAM.gov at this […]

FAR Up Close – FAR Clauses in Federal Construction Services

The federal government spends billions of  dollars on construction each year. This webinar will explain, in easy to understand terms, the FAR regulations and clauses related to bonding and alternate payment protections, the Davis Bacon Act, the Changes clause, the Suspension of Work Clause, Differing Site Conditions, Brand Name or Equal Specifications, Certified Cost or […]

TKO Alternate Offers – Webinar

The TKO seminar is a session that teaches vendors how to START doing business with Defense Logistics Agency. 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 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to get paid. […]

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. WPI is hosting the SBA and the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program […]