Cyber Friday: Vetting Subcontractors – Considerations for both Primes and Subs

Quality, price, and on-time performance remain important factors to consider when identifying and selecting subcontractors and suppliers. However, changes to cybersecurity requirements have established new regulations and, consequently, concerns that must be addressed. Awareness is the first requirement. Companies need to know about these requirements. Then conversations need to be open, frank and recurring with […]

GSA Region 6 Facilities Open Office Hours

The General Services Administration (GSA) Region 6 Business Development will be hosting a Facilities Open Office hours on February 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM Central Time. Please click here to register. The Office hours will provide attendees with an opportunity to ask questions and have an open dialogue with GSA about your Schedule Contract. GSA […]

USDA Commodity Procurement Program Quarterly Webinar

The next U.S. Department of Agriculture AMS Commodity Procurement Program quarterly webinar will be held on February 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Please click here to register. This webinar will be focused on lessons learned in becoming an approved USDA food vendor.  

9th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group – Session 2, FAR Parts 1-4

This will be the 9th 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://ncmahq.org/Web/Certification/CFCM.aspx Speakers: […]

Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Certification Program and Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) Program

Businesses that are considered Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) due to social and economic disadvantage may qualify for certification under the 8(a) program. This presentation is recommended for any small business that may qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged, and wants to take advantage of the benefits of the 8(a) program. While there is no goal […]

WisDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Information and Recruitment Event – Virtual

WisDOT DBE Support Services is offering a DBE Information and Recruitment Event for potential DBE firms, prime contractors, and DBE firms looking to expand service offerings and/or begin working with the state. WisDOT invests $600-700 million annually in federal and state dollars for highway, airport and transit projects. These funds translate into millions of dollars […]

TKO: DIBBS – Solicitations

A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held February 22, 2022 from 1:00 -2:00 PM CST. The topic will be, "DIIBS - Solicitations." To register, please click here. From the drop down menu, please select "DLA Land and Maritime," then select the TKO seminar(s) you would like to register […]

9th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group – Session 3, FAR Parts 5-12

This will be the 9th 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://ncmahq.org/Web/Certification/CFCM.aspx Speakers: […]

SAME Rock Island Post & ASCE Quad Cities Chapter- Engineering Conference

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Rock Island Post and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Quad Cities Chapter will be hosting a virtual Engineering Conference on Friday, February 25, 2022 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. To register, please click here. The conference will feature a day of virtual engineering presentations […]

Cyber Friday: Department of Defense Contractor Annual Cybersecurity Training Requirements

Companies that are handling or anticipate handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must comply with all federal contract clause requirements. However, not all requirements are contained in these clauses. Two important examples are – those related to mandatory initial and annual refresher CUI training and guidance for destroying CUI documents and materials. This webinar will provide […]