SMALL BUSINESS FIRST FRIDAYS Join us for OSDBU’s Small Business First Fridays training on “How to do Business with GSA.” This webinar covers various aspects of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to include an agency overview, information on contracting opportunities, the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), Subcontracting, Forecast of Contracting Opportunities and […]
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location at the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation in Oshkosh, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting. To view the upcoming schedule for Oshkosh, please click here. To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.
FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, “13th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 2: Introduction and FAR Parts 1-4.” This session is part of the 13th annual FAR Evening Sessions. The FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current […]
Billions are Sold Through Schedule Contracts. The GSA Schedule, also known as Federal Supply Schedule, and Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), is a long-term governmentwide contract with commercial companies that provide access to millions of commercial products and services. Join us as we look at what a GSA Schedule is, how it works and how it […]
WPI will be holding an in-person session at the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus in Madison, WI. Schedule: 9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation - during this session you will learn about Federal Small Business certifications including the 8a/SDB , WOSB / EDWOSB , VOSB / SDVOSB and HUBZone Speakers: Shane Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity […]
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in Envision in Fond du Lac, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting. To view the upcoming schedule for Fond du Lac, please click here. To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.
This workshop equips small contractors with the financial knowledge and tools needed to confidently manage cash flow and set profitable, competitive prices. Participants will explore real-world scenarios, learn how to project costs accurately, and develop strategies to avoid underbidding and cash shortfalls. Emphasis is placed on aligning pricing with long-term sustainability and contract readiness. To […]
On October 3, 2025, the US DOT removed race- and sex-based presumptions of disadvantage for DBE ACDBE certification. This requires all DBE and ACDBE firms to undergo recertification. Until the recertification process is complete, no DBE or ACDBE goals can be set on federally funded projects. Wisconsin is pleased to announce its DBE ACDBE Recertification […]
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Western Dairyland EOC's offices located in Eau Claire, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. To view the upcoming schedule for Eau Claire, please click here. To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.