NASPO Exchange – Virtual Conference

The purpose of the NASPO Exchange is to build relationships among the supplier community and state governments, the largest consumers of goods and services in the country. This conference is a place where learning, networking, and partnering come together to develop business relationships to support public procurements that are effective, efficient, transparent, and fair. For […]

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 […]

Cybersecurity for Current and Prospective DOD Contractors

Companies currently conducting business with the Department of Defense, and those which would like to have DOD as a customer, need to know about and comply with DOD cybersecurity requirements. Companies must be aware both that there are requirements in place today and that there are pending changes to these requirements that will soon be […]

Doing Business with DLA – Webinar

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Office of Small Business Programs offers monthly webinars to educate small businesses and others about DLA's mission and opportunities to participate in our various supply chains. To register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil select "HQ DLA Small Business Programs" fill out the registration form and additional information will be provided to you.

FAR Up Close – FAR Regulations for Procurement of Architect Engineer Services

The federal process for procurement of Architect Engineer (A/E) Services is unique and fully understanding this unique process is key to getting federal AE contracts. This webinar will provide a comprehensive, up close analysis of the A/E procurement processes specified in FAR 36.6, including both the normal AE procurement process and the Simplified Streamlined AE […]

Cyber Friday: Your Cyber Plan Cannot Be Static – Here’s Why!

Every day brings both old and new cyber threats. Is that email legitimate? How about the link? - should I click it? Additionally, there are new devices, new settings, and even new staff. Each and every change brings some probability of risk which in the worst case can shut down a company. 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: Learning about the Surety Bond Guarantee from the U.S. SBA

Failure to provide required contract bonds can result in an offeror being excluded from competition or a contractor being terminated for default! Required contract bonds often include Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, and Payment Bonds. The Federal Government will require that offerors provide Bid Bonds for any contract that requires Performance and Payment Bonds. Performance and […]

GSA’s Online Federal Acquisition Service Training (FAST) Monthly Conference

GSA’s Office of Customer Accounts & Stakeholder Engagement is hosting a series of online trainings to support both prospective and current federal buyers and industry partners! The second session is Thursday, April 22nd from 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET: FAST2021 Conference Series - Electronic Records Management. Join us for the FAST2021 Conference Series providing updates […]