Acquisition Hour: The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program: Certification, Benefits and Requirements

In Wisconsin, a number of local government entities including Milwaukee County, WisDOT, MMSD, Dane County and the City of Madison, require participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in their procurement process. Both Woman owned and Minority owned businesses can potentially qualify for this program. The Unified Certification Program (UCP) allows applicants for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise […]

9th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group – Session 7, FAR Parts 34-41

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: […]

NCMA SubCon Training Workshops

Save the Date: The National Contract Management Association's (NCMA) SubCon Training Workshops event will be held on March 23-24. Registration details will be announced soon. NCMA’s SubCon Training Workshops provides comprehensive subcontracts training for 200+ participants, including industry procurement professionals and government buyers and program managers.

NAVAIR/NAVSEA FST Days 2022

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), in collaboration with the Department of Navy’s SBIR/STTR Transition Program (Navy STP), are presenting the Navy Forum for SBIR/STTR Transition (FST) Focused Technology Virtual Showcase planned for 23-24 March 2022. The event is virtual. Please note that to receive information on attending the event, […]

USACE Rock Island District Small Business Industry Day

The 2022 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Rock Island District Small Business Industry Day will be held on March 23. A pre-conference networking and social event will be held on March 22. To register, please click here. The USACE Small Business Industry Day is an opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities and […]

USDA WOSB Connections Event

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will be hosting a Business Connections Event for Woman-Owned Small Businesses on March 23, 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Please click here to register. This informational session will focus on WOSBs and provide small businesses with an opportunity to learn how to build […]

Cyber Friday: Securing your Supply Chain

Supply Chains are vital to the Department of Defense being able to execute its mission. They are often complex, lengthy and involve numerous businesses. Supply Chain security issues continue to evolve and threaten not only major defense contractors but also smaller firms. The impact of these threats affects where we are today with respect to […]

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Davis-Bacon Act Compliance Webinar

The U.S. Department of Labor will be hosting online compliance seminars related to the Davis-Bacon Act. Please click here to register. Participants will have access to pre-recorded trainings on a variety of Davis-Bacon and SCA compliance topics, followed by the opportunity to participate in an overview and Q & A on these topics with Department […]

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Local Certifications Available to Disadvantaged, Woman, Minority or Veteran Owned Businesses

Disadvantaged, Women, Minority or Veteran owned business can receive an advantage when selling to various Public and Private 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 […]

9th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group – Session 8, FAR Parts 42-53

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: […]