Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Davis-Bacon Act Compliance Webinar
2022-03-29 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
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 of Labor staff from the Government Contracts Enforcement Division, the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations, the Branch of SCA Wage Determinations, and Regional Enforcement Coordinators.

DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference
2022-03-28 - 2022-03-30
In 2022, the DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference will have more than 100 workshops offered. Topics covered include petroleum supply and distribution, supply chain services, aerospace energy, and installation energy. Sessions focused on the space launch community—liquid propellants, helium, and cryogenics—will be managed by DLA’s Aerospace Energy business line, with customers such as NASA, the International Space Station, Space and Missile Systems Center, and the Bureau of Land Management, who manages the federal helium reserve.
This is a unique opportunity for Department of Defense employees—military service members, contractors, and leaders—to meet with top industry experts to discuss current trends and initiatives in the petroleum, alternative fuel and renewable energy fields.

Cyber Friday: Securing your Supply Chain
2022-03-25 11:00 - 12:00
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 new and evolving security requirements, business expectations and how businesses select and engage with existing and prospective suppliers. The focus of this webinar will be on understanding supply chain information security which involves information types, handling requirements and security measures which can be key to maintaining and/or unlocking business opportunities at either a contract level or at a system level.

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

USDA WOSB Connections Event
2022-03-23 12:00 - 14:00
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 capacity and successfully do business with USDA.

USACE Rock Island District Small Business Industry Day
2022-03-23 08:00 - 16:00
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 learn about upcoming projects with the Rock Island District. The event is open to all businesses. More details can be found by clicking here.

NAVAIR/NAVSEA FST Days 2022
2022-03-23 - 2022-03-24
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, email NavySTP@atsicorp.com with the subject line, “Navy FST Virtual Showcase.”
For more information about the event, please click here.

NCMA SubCon Training Workshops
2022-03-23 - 2022-03-24
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.

9th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group – Session 7, FAR Parts 34-41
2022-03-22 18:00 - 19:30
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:

Daryl G. Zahn, CFCM, Senior Manager, Contracts and Compliance, Leonardo DRS
Mark Dennis, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits.
View the full 2022 FAR Evening Study Group schedule.

Acquisition Hour: The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program: Certification, Benefits and Requirements
2022-03-21 13:00 - 14:00
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 (DBE) program to apply only once for a DBE certification that will be honored by all recipients in the state. 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. Wisconsin recognizes the Unified Certification Program of the Wisconsin of Department of Transportation Office of Business Opportunity and Equity Compliance (OBOEC). If a business is DBE certified through OBOEC, City of Madison, County of Dane, or County of Milwaukee, then they can submit documentation of their DBE Certification, complete a Substantially Equivalent Application (SEA), and become MBE, WBE, or DVB Certified with the State of Wisconsin.
The DBE program targets Socially and Economically Disadvantaged firms. Under the DBE program, woman owned businesses are considered “disadvantaged”.
This certification can be of significant advantage for firms working with government entities that utilize the DBE program. For example, the DBE program sets aside part of federal highway and transit funds with persons who qualify as disadvantaged small business operators.
For the current fiscal year, the goals were calculated at 12.32% for Federal Highway, 6.04% for Airport Construction project and 1.10% for Transit. WisDOT invests $750 million annually in federal and state dollars for highway, airport and transit projects. These funds translate into millions of dollars in transportation-related contracts and project work for DBE firms.
In this webinar you will learn about:

Eligibility requirements
Application process
Which government entities use the DBE
Leveraging your DBE certification

Speaker: Tru Mwololo, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars, CLICK HERE.

2022 SAME Capital Week
2022-03-21 - 2022-03-23
The Society of American Military Engineers Capital Week event will be held on March 21-23 in Rockville, MD. Please click here to register.
The Capital Week programing includes the FY 2023 DoD and Federal Agency Programs Briefings, the Golden Eagle Awards Dinner, and the Academy of Fellows luncheon. For more information, please click here.

U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center Industry Days
2022-03-18 - 2022-03-20 | John Lewis Conference Center, Macomb College, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, Michigan, 48088
The Army’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center plans to hold Industry Days on April 18-20. Both virtual and and in-person attendance options are available. In-person events will be held at the John Lewis Conference Center, Macomb College (14500 E. 112 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088). To register, please click here.
The Industry Days will feature a keynote address from the Director of DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center as well as briefings on individual technology area’s funded and future projects (power and energy, mobility, survivability, robotics, and autonomy, vehicle electronics, and architecture). An opportunity for one-on-one meetings with DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center leads are available on a first come, first served basis. To read more about the conference, please click here.

Federal Acquisition Service Training
2022-03-16 12:00 - 13:00
The U.S. General Services Administration will be hosting its next virtual Federal Acquisition Service Training (FAST) virtual seminar on March 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM. The topic will be, “Securing Next-Generation Hybrid Work Environments.” Learn about tools and techniques GSA offers for managing and securing next-generation hybrid work environments while earning up to 3 CLPs. 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: Virtual TKO Seminar
2022-03-16 08:00 - 13:30, 2022-03-15 08:00 - 13:30
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar entitled, “Virtual TKO Seminar” will be held March 15-16, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM. 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.

9th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group – Session 6, FAR Parts 30-33
2022-03-15 18:00 - 19:30
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:

Jason Rathsack, Supervisor, Contracting, DCMA Milwaukee, Oshkosh Residency Office
Ben Blanc, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits.
View the full 2022 FAR Evening Study Group schedule.

Central Wisconsin Veterans Business Expo
2022-03-12 08:00 - 15:00 | Artist & Fare, 1800 Plover Road, Plover, WI, 54467
Save the Date: The Veteran Owned Business Executive Roundtable (VOBER) and the Small Business Development Center at UW – Stevens Point (SBDC) will be hosting the Central Wisconsin Veterans Business Expo on Saturday, March 12 at the Artist & Fare (1800 Plover Road, Plover, WI). The event is free and open to the public.
For more information about the event, please click here.

Cyber Friday: Four critical steps you need to take NOW to get ready for CMMC 2.0
2022-03-11 11:00 - 12:00
The Department of Defense announced major changes to CMMC requirements in November 2021. As a result of the changes, CMMC 2.0 requirements will undergo the normal rule making process which is expected to take between 9 and 24 months. During the rule making period formal CMMC actions will be placed on hold. Even so, it is important for companies to continue to strengthen their cyber security plans, procedures, and additionally preparations for achieving their respective level of CMMC. This webinar will focus on aspects of the certification process such as Scope, Documentation and Understanding the CMMC Artifact Hashing tool that are not listed in any reference, but which will be essential to attaining and validating the respective level of CMMC.

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

Midwest Aerospace Conference 2021
2022-03-10
The Midwest Aerospace Conference (MAC) 2021 will be held on March 10, 2022 at the Larry Morrissey Conference Center in the Embassy Suites (416 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101).
MAC2021 is continuing to strengthen supply chains, create connections, and share relevant information key to the aerospace industry through this event by featuring workshops, matchmaking, exhibitions, and presentations tackling key topics in the aerospace industry from cybersecurity to supply chain development.
Those interested in attending can register by clicking here.

Acquisition Hour: Responding to Sources Sought Request and Preparing Your Capabilities Statement
2022-03-09 13:00 - 14:00
A Sources Sought notice is a market research tool that Contracting Officers use to determine the availability of specific capabilities in the marketplace. Sources Sought notices are also used to determine if there are enough qualified small businesses able to perform to potentially set aside the specific requirement. These Sources Sought are posted in SAM.gov and provide businesses a significant opportunity to present their qualifications and capabilities to support a specific requirement.
Along with Sources Sought, this session will discuss developing a targeted Capabilities Statement to concisely show your business’s capability to meet the government or prime contractor’s specific needs and requirements.
Well prepared responses to a Sources Sought notice and development of a focused Capabilities Statement are critical to successful review by the Government agency – especially in our current dynamic contracting environment.
This webinar will cover:

What are Sources Sought Notices (SSNs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)
Locating SSNs and RFIs
Preparing a focused response to SSNs and RFIs
How to develop a targeted and effective Capability Statement

Speakers:

Carol Murphy, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

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

9th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group – Session 5, FAR Parts 19-29
2022-03-08 18:00 - 19:30
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:

Daryl G. Zahn, CFCM, Senior Manager, Contracts and Compliance, Leonardo DRS
Ben Blanc, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits.
View the full 2022 FAR Evening Study Group schedule.

TKO: DIBBS - Quoting
2022-03-08 13:00 - 14:00
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held March 8, 2022 from 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be, “DIBBS – Quoting.” 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.

54th Annual Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security
2022-03-07 - 2022-03-09 | Kalahari Conference Center, 1305 Kalahari Dr., Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
The 54th Annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security will be held on March 7-9, 2022 at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions. Please click here to register.
The Conference brings together emergency management directors, law enforcement and fire personnel, state government employees, healthcare workers, and other emergency response processionals from across the state for two days of educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities.
To learn more about the conference, including an agenda and a list of speakers, please click here.

WisDOT Annual DBE Workshop & Networking Summit (Pewaukee - In-Person)
2022-03-03 - 2022-03-04 | The Ingleside Hotel, 2810 W. Golf Rd., Pewaukee, WI, 53072, United States
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The Annual DBE Workshop and Networking Summit is the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) conference for small, minority, and women-owned businesses in the transportation construction industry. WisDOT is partnering with the National Association of Minority Contractors-Wisconsin Chapter (NAMC-WI), Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association (WTBA) and the American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin (ACEC WI) to help DBE firms navigate the bends and turns in accessing federally funded road construction projects and open doors to opportunities to public-private funding partnerships that construct major building and community developments throughout Wisconsin.
Additional information is available at the full event page (CLICK HERE).

9th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter – FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group – Session 4, FAR Parts 13-18
2022-03-01 18:00 - 19:30

Davis-Bacon Labor Standards for Infrastructure Projects
2022-03-01 12:30 - 13:30, 2022-02-28 12:30 - 13:30
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will be presenting an interactive webinar titled, “Davis-Bacon Labor Standards for Infrastructure Projects” on February 28 and March 1. To register, please click here.
Most of the construction projects funded or assisted through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) will be subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage labor standards, and construction workers on these projects must be paid at least the locally prevailing wage and fringe benefits for the work they perform. This ensures that responsible contractors can compete for federally-funded or assisted construction contracts, and that the workers who will build our communities, ensure our safety, and improve our infrastructure receive fair wages. This seminar provides an overview of how federal funding agencies, funding recipients, and contractors can meet their Davis-Bacon obligations on projects receiving BIL funding that is subject to the Davis-bacon labor standards.

Basics of How to Sell to Local, State, or Federal Government Agencies
2022-02-28 17:00 - 18:00
The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County’s first workshop of 2022 will be held on February 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM CST. The meeting will be held on Zoom. Registration is not required. Please use the login information provided at the bottom of this page at the time of the event.
For the February workshop, the Latino Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Kim Garber, who will speak about the basics of how to sell to Local, State, or Federal government agencies. The Government can be a great customer for your business. The challenge is to know WHAT they buy, HOW they buy it, and WHEN they buy it. Kim will not only cover the BASICS, but also share practical advice and best practices.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83329018410
Meeting ID: 833 2901 8410
Passcode: [REDACTED]

HUD Small Disadvantaged Business Virtual Outreach Event
2022-02-28 13:00 - 15:00
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting a virtual outreach event for Small Disadvantaged Businesses scheduled for Monday, February 28, 2022 from 1 pm – 3 pm. Please click here to register.
This webinar will provide small disadvantaged businesses the opportunity to increase their knowledge about Federal contracting and provide insight on how best to prepare your company to be successful in Federal contracting. Event participants will hear from experts from HUD, SBA and the various Chambers of Commerce.

2022 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference
2022-02-28 - 2022-03-02
The 2022 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference will be held February 28 – March 2 at the Hilton Norfolk in Norfolk, VA. Please click here to register.
The conference is recognized industry-wide as the premier event focused on the tactical wheeled vehicle industry and its support to the Department of Defense. The event is applicable to all organizations which play a role in the design, development, innovation, acquisition, production, delivery, and sustainment of tactical wheeled vehicles to government customers.
For more information about the event, please click here.

Cyber Friday: Department of Defense Contractor Annual Cybersecurity Training Requirements
2022-02-25 11:00 - 12:00
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 an overview of these requirements and associated references.

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