Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Wisconsin Center Expansion Bid Release 5B Matchmaking Forum
2022-06-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
CAA Icon and Gilbane | Smith will be hosting a Matching Making forum for the Wisconsin Center Expansion Bid Release 5B. To register, please click here.
Procurement for the Wisconsin Center Expansion project is underway. The project includes a 300,000 SF addition consisting of 24 new meeting rooms, a new ballroom that can seat 2,000 guests and an integrated parking structure for 400 cars. We anticipate construction to begin in 2022 and will take approximately 24 months to complete.
Procurement (bidding) for vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and professional services firms will follow a clear and detailed process with good faith efforts to build significant capacity in local workforce and business, with inclusion and diversity as a high priority. For more details, please click here.

Cyber Friday: Training Programs as an Integral Aspect of Cyber Security Efforts
2022-06-03 11:00 - 12:00
Plans and procedures alone are not enough to secure sensitive information. They are a critical start but cyber security relies upon each individual’s knowledge and personal efforts. Companies also need to consider training to support their journey – from conducting the Basic Self-Assessment to planning to the worst-case scenario and also, the ever changing threat landscape.
Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars.

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Lake Michigan Post Industry Day
2022-05-26 | Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa, 26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
SAME LMP Industry Day is going LIVE!
Click here for the event’s informational flyer!
A copy of the agenda can be found here.
Join area Federal agency representatives, small and large businesses, business resources and special guests in a full day session of education, networking, and funding updates.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 26225 Riverwoods Blvd., Lake Forest, IL 60045
Presented By: The Society of American Military Engineers – Lake Michigan Post (SAME-LMP) and The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Keynote Speaker: Congressman Brad Schneider
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Breakfast and Registration: 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Program: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Federal Focus
Lunch, Keynote Speaker, and Networking: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Program: 1:00 – 4:00 PM Regional/Non-Federal Focus

Program Speakers Include:

Cmdr. Andrew Hunt, Public Works Officer, Naval Station Great Lakes
Fran Gomes, Director, Central Region, Office of Construction and Facilities Management, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Col. Paul Culberson, Commander and District Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District.
Timothy McMahon, Plan Implementation and Legislative Affairs, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Leon (Kip) Bordelon IV, Procurement Analyst, Acquisition Management Division, Great Lakes Region, Public Buildings Service, U.S. General Services Administration
Lt. Cmdr. Alex Palmer, Deputy Public Works Officer, Naval Station Great Lakes
Tara O’Malley, Principal Financial Analyst, Regional Transportation Authority Illinois (RTA)
Kurt Woolford, Executive Director, Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
Jose Rios, Region 1 Engineer, IDOT
Lanyea Griffin, PE, Interim Executive Director, Illinois Tollway
Jennifer Killen, Superintendent, Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways

Acquisition Hour: Overview of CPARS – How It Works and How To Optimize Your Score
2022-05-24 13:00 - 14:00
Past Performance will impact future contract awards.
As a Federal Contractor it is very important to understand the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), which collects and maintains Contractor’s Past Performance Information. Past performance is now included in the selection criteria in Government contracts. It is essential for the Contractor to review the comments and ratings for timeliness and accuracy. Contractors should be aware that there may be an opportunity to modify results with the assessing official and possibly shape the performance evaluation.
Understanding the process and management of the CPARS record may help win the next contract you are bidding on.
Speaker: Carol Murphy, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

This webinar qualifies for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars, CLICK HERE.

Cyber Friday: Using Security Logs for Cyber Security Program Development and Management
2022-05-20 11:00 - 12:00
Logs are an essential component of a cyber security program. Logs help to identify malicious activity and they are critical to performing forensic analysis. Understanding logs and their essential roles should be one of the major factors to consider when deciding whether to manage your cyber security program internally, utilize a third-party or use a blended model.
Until CMMC v2.0 is formally rolled-out, and DFARS 252.204-7021 is included in solicitations and contract awards, companies in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) must adhere to DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020) to be eligible for contract award as either a Prime or a subcontractor.
Don’t be misled by the term “self-assessment.” The DoD Basic self-assessment is neither a stand-alone document, nor is it the starting point for DoD cyber security compliance. It is most definitely not a requirement to be taken lightly or casually. Rather, completing this document requires knowledge of the company’s cyber security status and also a sound understanding of DoD’s policies, requirements and expectations. When completed the summary score should characterize the company’s cyber security activities that are in-place and planned.

Why you should attend –
Attendees will gain information and insight into this DFARS requirement and DoD cyber security requirements. They will be better equipped to determine whether they can undertake completing the assessment in-house or if they should outsource all or specific aspects of the assessment. For companies considering outsourcing this requirement, this webinar series will help to prepare attendees to develop pertinent scopes of work and evaluate third-party responses. Additionally, companies that have completed an assessment will be better able to review and evaluate their scoring methodology and overall cyber security program.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars.

Sales Opportunities with Madison-Area Local Government and Educational Institutions - Virtual
2022-05-18 13:00 - 15:00
Significant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to State and Local governments and educational institutions. Please join us and learn about how to do business with the Madison Metropolitan School District, University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison Area Technical College, and Edgewood College.
Presentations will be followed by the opportunity for limited one-on-one meetings with Buyers. Meetings between Buyers and Registrants will be coordinated by WPI the day prior to the event. Please indicate interest in meetings when registering for this event.
WPI strongly recommends you have a current capabilities statement ready prior to your meetings. Attendees should be ready with a capabilities statement and prepared pitch to take advantage of the meeting time. Assistance to prepare is available with WPI – contact their staff at MichaelS@wispro.org or 414-270-3600.
Speakers will discuss:

What & how they buy
How they announce opportunities
First Steps – registrations, certifications, other requirements
Provisions for non-performance /Force Majeure

Presenters:

Madison Metropolitan School District – Confirmed
University of Wisconsin Madison – Confirmed
Madison Area Technical College – Confirmed
Edgewood College – Invited
Kim Garber, Director, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Benjamin Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Federal Acquisition Service Training
2022-05-18 12:00 - 13:00
The U.S. General Services Administration will be hosting its next virtual Federal Acquisition Service Training (FAST) virtual seminar on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 12:00 PM. The topic will be, “Defining Facilities Service Requirements.” Please click here to register.
This year’s theme is, “Insights for Impact: Leveraging Category and Acquisition Expert Insights and Data Driven Strategies to Increase Federal Agencies’ Mission Capabilities.” The monthly sessions will also focus on improving requirements development with collaboration among agency program managers, contracting professionals, and industry partners.

TKO: Technical Data Packages (TDPs)/c-Folders
2022-05-17 13:00 - 14:00
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held May 17, 2022 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. The topic will be, “Technical Data Packages (TDPs)/c-Folders.” 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 for.
Virtual TKO Seminars and Webinars are collective and/or individual sessions that teach 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 many other topics. These courses are designed for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, but NOT a company that provides “services.” All sessions are held virtually and free of charge.

8th Annual DOD Contract Management Update (In Person - Oshkosh, WI)
2022-05-17 07:15 - 17:00 | La Sure’s Hall Banquets & Catering, 3125 S Washburn St, Oshkosh, WI, 54904, United States
The Government and Defense contractors are facing increasing challenges – supply shortages, cost escalation, labor shortages, new requirements, and security challenges to name a few. This year’s event will focus on gaining a better understanding of the current supply chain dynamics, current impacts, and requirements. Our attention will then shift to focus on solutions, new initiatives, and upcoming opportunities – how the government and current contractors and subcontractors are meeting these challenges supporting the Defense Industrial Base.
This year’s agenda is HERE for download. Speaker bios are available for download HERE.
ON-SITE RERGISTRATION will be available the day of the event.
This year’s speakers will include:

Lieutenant Colonel Susan M. Styer, Commander, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Milwaukee
TSgt. James Pitcher, Contracting Officer, 21st Contracting Squadron
Col. Robert J. (Jay) Wisham, Director, Army Applications Laboratory
Arthur Trevethan, Director, Corporate Ventures, Army Applications Laboratory
Carley Salmon, Cybersecurity Assessor, Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC), DCMA
Karen Zinn, Supervisor, Central Team, DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review Group
Joel Neidig, President & Co-founder, SIMBA Chain
Pete Guinto, Vice President of Government Affairs, Resilinc
Sean Ketter, Vice President, Supply Chain Operations, Global Procurement & Supply Chain, Oshkosh Corporation
Todd Bentley, President and CEO, Bentley World-Packaging
Jim Robinson, President and CEO, Wisconsin Ordnance Works, Ltd.
Nathaniel T. Millsap, Jr., Director, Security & Cyber, Fincantieri Marinette Marine
Megan McKinney, Business Development, Beacon Interactive Systems
Jason Rathsack, Senior Contract Specialist, DCMA Central Region
MAJ Thomas Cayia, Site Director, Oshkosh Residency Office, Defense Contract Management Agency
Kelly Gerbino, Contracting Officer, PMJLTV Contracting Branch, US Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA)
Joseph Jackson, Branch Chief, Tactical/ Multi-Site Support and Systems, U.S. Army Contracting Command-Detroit
Aina Vilumsons, CEO, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

Attendance at this event will qualify for up to 7 CPE.
Dress: business casual.
For Out-of-town Attendees: the event venue LaSure’s is adjacent to Cobblestone Hotels, 3105 S Washburn St, Oshkosh, WI 54904.

ESGR Breakfast with the Boss
2022-05-16 07:30 - 09:30 | Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
The Wisconsin Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Region 2 will be hosting the annual Breakfast with the Boss on May 16, 7:30 – 9:30 AM at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center (715 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202). Registration is required. Please click here to register.
This year, the program will feature Pamela Koehn, Vice President of Supply Chain and Products for Direct Supply, a 2019 Freedom Award recipient company. The program will also feature a panel of award winning businesses about what they have done to support their employees who are members of the Guard or Reserve.
There is no cost to attendees for breakfast or for parking if you park in the lower north lot of the War Memorial Center.

Virtual TKO Seminar
2022-05-11 08:00 - 13:30, 2022-05-10 08:00 - 13:30
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held Mary 10-11, 2022 from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM. The topic will be, “Virtual TKO Seminar.” 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 for.
Virtual TKO Seminars and Webinars are collective and/or individual sessions that teach 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 many other topics. These courses are designed for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, but NOT a company that provides “services.” All sessions are held virtually and free of charge.

Cyber Physical Systems Security Summit
2022-05-10 - 2022-05-11 | Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI, 48084, United States
Save the Date – The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Michigan will be hosting the Cyber Physical Systems Security Summit on May 10-11. Registration will be announced soon.

Joint Engineer Training Conference and Expo
2022-05-09 - 2022-05-12
The Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo (JETC) will be held on May 9-12 in Aurora, Colorado. Registration will be available in February.
JETC includes over 70 hours of educational and training sessions, networking activities, and an exhibit hall. The event will also feature a number of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) recognition events and celebrations.
For more information about the event, please visit Samejetc.org.

Cyber Friday: Understanding the DOD Basic Assessment and its Role in Measuring a Company’s Efforts to Secure Sensitive (CUI) Data
2022-05-06 11:00 - 12:00
DOD’s Basic Assessment captures a snapshot of a company’s System Security Plan and its Plan of Action. It reflects the efforts at a point in time and provides a baseline, a starting point for all future efforts. Achieving a perfect score of 110 is the goal and to do so will require companies to commit to this idea, develop plans, resources and a solid understanding to the tools and resources needed to complete this journey.
Until CMMC v2.0 is formally rolled-out, and DFARS 252.204-7021 is included in solicitations and contract awards, companies in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) must adhere to DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020) to be eligible for contract award as either a Prime or a subcontractor.
Don’t be misled by the term “self-assessment.” The DoD Basic self-assessment is neither a stand-alone document, nor is it the starting point for DoD cyber security compliance. It is most definitely not a requirement to be taken lightly or casually. Rather, completing this document requires knowledge of the company’s cyber security status and also a sound understanding of DoD’s policies, requirements and expectations. When completed the summary score should characterize the company’s cyber security activities that are in-place and planned.

Why you should attend –
Attendees will gain information and insight into this DFARS requirement and DoD cyber security requirements. They will be better equipped to determine whether they can undertake completing the assessment in-house or if they should outsource all or specific aspects of the assessment. For companies considering outsourcing this requirement, this webinar series will help to prepare attendees to develop pertinent scopes of work and evaluate third-party responses. Additionally, companies that have completed an assessment will be better able to review and evaluate their scoring methodology and overall cyber security program.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars.

Wisconsin Lt. Governor's 2022 Small Business Academy
2022-05-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-03 09:00 - 12:00
Mark your calendar for the Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy, a four-day virtual conference taking place in the mornings from May 3 to 6. On May 6, you will also have the opportunity to join in person events across the State hosted by partner organizations. Please click here to register.
This free event is designed for:

Existing small businesses
Individuals who are thinking of starting a business
Entrepreneurs looking for funding and resources

The conference will provide entrepreneurs and startups with opportunities to learn from and connect with business leaders and technical and financial resource providers and to identify the tools they need to start and grow their businesses.
For more information including the day’s agenda, visit www.sbeacademy.com.

Sponsored by

Presented in Partnership with:
U.S. Small Business Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
WI Department of Transportation
Wisconsin Procurement Institute
WI Small Business Development Center
SCORE Association
Ethnic and Diverse Business Coalition

Manufacturing Matters: Thriving Through Turbulence
2022-04-28 - 2022-04-29 | Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 West Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
The 24th annual “Manufacturing Matters: Thriving Through Turbulence” event will be held on April 28-29, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. To register, please click here.
April 28 will feature a “Celebration of Manufacturing Networking” reception from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. The full conference will be held in person on April 29. The conference will focus on highlighting the practices of manufacturers who are thriving through this turbulent environment, as well as sharing expert insights into what organizations can do going forward to be more resilient and adaptive to chance. Two keynote speakers and 12 session split among 4 tracks are features in this year’s conference. The tracks include:

People
Leadership
Improvement/Automation
Innovation

For more information about the event, please click here.

Don't be Victimized by Ransomware - Virtual
2022-04-27 10:30 - 12:00
REGISTRATION is open at this link.
Growing small businesses no longer have the luxury of a slow ramp-up to cybersecurity. Ransomware does not discriminate by business size, ownership, location, or industry.
Learn about the steps you can take to fortify your company’s operations against ransomware. The protection techniques you must incorporate in your business processes are no longer optional – they are critical and necessary for basic business operations.
This session’s discussion will feature subject matter experts Andy Fiumefreddo and Nia Mack with American Family Insurance, and Jeffrey Wheatman from Black Kite (click each name to view speaker bios). In this session, we will discuss:

Understanding ransomware and how it works
Techniques to fortify your business against ransomware
Recommended exercises to be prepared if you fall victim
Tools to identify risks and gaps in your current practices

Attendees to this session will receive access to Black Kite’s Free Vendor Risk Assessment. This tool offers visibility into a company’s potential supply chain risks.

This is a three-part series presented by American Family Insurance in partnership with the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) and Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI).
Jan 26 – Leveling Up Cybersecurity for You and Your Customers
April 27 – Don’t be Victimized by Ransomware
Jul 27 – Making Intelligent Investments in Your Company’s Cybersecurity

Doing Business with the National Park Service - Webinar
2022-04-26 10:00 - 11:30
Join us as the National Park Service Regional Small Business Lead explains what it takes to do business with the NPS. Learn about the agency, what they buy, how they buy, procurement forecasts, and more.
The National Park Service manages nearly 400 sites, covering approximately 84.6 million acres of public lands. Six of these National Park Service locations are in Northern Michigan and Northern Wisconsin.
They include:

Isle Royale National Park, Houghton, MI
Keweenaw National Historic Park, Calumet, MI
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising, MI
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, MI
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield, WI
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, Saint Croix Falls, WI

There will also be presentations from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the PTACs, aimed at helping you position for success in your federal contracting efforts.
Presentations by:

Ron Kesterson of the National Park Service
Tom Vargo of the US Small Business Administration
Leo Isleib of the NW Michigan PTAC
Steve Makovec of the Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Cyber Friday: Cyber Security Compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020
2022-04-22 11:00 - 12:00
Calculating a Cyber Summary Score is not sufficient to provide adequate security and providing adequate security will not by itself comply with DFARS 252.204-7020. There are similarities between these clauses but there are also major differences which companies should understand and ensure that they incorporate into their contract compliance efforts.
Until CMMC v2.0 is formally rolled-out, and DFARS 252.204-7021 is included in solicitations and contract awards, companies in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) must adhere to DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020) to be eligible for contract award as either a Prime or a subcontractor.
Don’t be misled by the term “self-assessment.” The DoD Basic self-assessment is neither a stand-alone document, nor is it the starting point for DoD cyber security compliance. It is most definitely not a requirement to be taken lightly or casually. Rather, completing this document requires knowledge of the company’s cyber security status and also a sound understanding of DoD’s policies, requirements and expectations. When completed the summary score should characterize the company’s cyber security activities that are in-place and planned.

Why you should attend –
Attendees will gain information and insight into this DFARS requirement and DoD cyber security requirements. They will be better equipped to determine whether they can undertake completing the assessment in-house or if they should outsource all or specific aspects of the assessment. For companies considering outsourcing this requirement, this webinar series will help to prepare attendees to develop pertinent scopes of work and evaluate third-party responses. Additionally, companies that have completed an assessment will be better able to review and evaluate their scoring methodology and overall cyber security program.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars.

Doing Business with the USDA Forest Service - Webinar
2022-04-21 10:00 - 11:30
Join us as we hear from the USDA Forest Service Procurement and Property Services Team about what it takes to do business with them. Learn about the agency, what they buy, how they buy, procurement forecasts, and more.
The USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of public lands including four national forests in Northern Michigan and Northern Wisconsin:

Hiawatha National Forest, Gladstone, MI
Huron-Manistee National Forest, Cadillac, MI
Ottawa National Forest, Ironwood, MI
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Park
Falls & Rhinelander, WI

There will also be presentations from the US Small Business Administration and the PTACs that can assist with your government contracting efforts.

Federal Acquisition Service Training
2022-04-20 12:00 - 13:00
The U.S. General Services Administration will be hosting its next virtual Federal Acquisition Service Training (FAST) virtual seminar on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 12:00 PM. The topic will be, “Defining Professional Services Requirements.” Please click here to register.
This year’s theme is, “Insights for Impact: Leveraging Category and Acquisition Expert Insights and Data Driven Strategies to Increase Federal Agencies’ Mission Capabilities.” The monthly sessions will also focus on improving requirements development with collaboration among agency program managers, contracting professionals, and industry partners.

NDIA Michigan MDEX 2022
2022-04-20 - 2022-04-21 | Macomb Community College Expo Center, 14500 Twelve Mile Rd, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
The National Defense Industrial Association will hold the in-person Michigan Defense Exposition (MDEX) and Detroit Arsenal Opportunities Conference on April 20-21, 2022 at Macomb Community College. To register, please click here.
MDEX is a premier buyer and supplier event. The program features program briefings from nine Army organizations from the Detroit Arsenal, presentations by Air Force Research Labs and the Office of Naval Research, buyer briefings from prime contractors, and Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) training and bid matching..
For more information about the event, please click here.

The Contracting Academy (TCA) - Virtual
2022-04-20
The Contracting Academy (TCA) will be held virtually on Wednesday April 20, 2022. TCA is an opportunity for businesses to grow their technical knowledge of contracting with Federal Government, State/Local Government, and Government Prime contractors. The series of workshops will benefit established businesses looking to grow and develop their government sales.
The April 20, 2022 TCA will feature these sessions:

Update on Federal Small Business Programs (10 AM)
Cyber Security: looking beyond NIST 800-171 for Defense Contractors (11 AM)
Selling Goods and Services to the State of Wisconsin (1 PM)
A Discussion with Wisconsin State Buyers (2 PM)
Individual Meetings with State of Wisconsin Buyers (3 PM)

To Join Individual Meetings with State of Wisconsin Buyers, use the Microsoft Teams information provided here:
Teams 1 – DHS, ETF, DOC, DNR
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 872-242-8038,,719879481# United States, Chicago
Phone Conference ID: 719 879 481#
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Teams 2 – WisDOT, UW-Madison, UW System
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 872-242-8038,,376814299# United States, Chicago
Phone Conference ID: 376 814 299#
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Click HERE to view the full agenda and speaker information.
TCA is presented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI).

Sales Opportunities with Local Government Agencies in SE WI/ Milwaukee Area (Virtual)
2022-04-19 13:00 - 15:00
Significant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to local government agencies in Milwaukee and in Southeastern Wisconsin. Please join us and learn about how to do business with government agencies in the area.
Presentations will be followed by the opportunity for limited one-on-one meetings with Buyers. Meetings between Buyers and Registrants will be coordinated by WPI the day prior to the event. Please indicate interest in meetings when registering for this event.
WPI strongly recommends you have a current capabilities statement ready prior to your meetings. Attendees should be ready with a capabilities statement and prepared pitch to take advantage of the meeting time. Assistance to prepare is available with WPI – contact their staff at MichaelS@wispro.org or 414-270-3600.
Speakers will discuss:

What & how they buy
How they announce opportunities
First Steps – registrations, certifications, other requirements
Provisions for non-performance /Force Majeure

Presenters:

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District – Confirmed
Waukesha County – Confirmed
City of Milwaukee – Confirmed
Milwaukee County – Confirmed
Tru Mwololo, Manager, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Benjamin Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Acquisition Hour: Wage and Hour Laws in our ‘New Normal’
2022-04-12 14:00 - 15:00
For many employers, there is significant confusion as to what federal wage and hours laws mean during these COVID-19 times we live in. The times have changed, but the laws haven’t. So, it’s crucial that employers understand what federal wage and hour laws mean in these ‘non-normal’ times we live in. What are the rules for employees taking time off for COVID-related reasons? What about meal breaks and travel time? Who is exempt from overtime? Get some answers on these and other issues. This session, conducted by Corey Walton of the U.S. Department of Labor-Wage & Hour Division, will help employers connect those wage and hour dots as they navigate through COVID-19 challenges in the workplace.

Speakers:

Corey Walton, Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist, U.S. Department of Labor/Wage & Hour Division
Ben Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

This webinar qualifies for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars, CLICK HERE.

TKO: Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)
2022-04-12 13:00 - 14:00
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held April 12, 2022 from 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be, “Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).” 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 for.
Virtual TKO Seminars and Webinars are collective and/or individual sessions that teach 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 many other topics. These courses are designed for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, but NOT a company that provides “services.” All sessions are held virtually and free of charge.
