Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Marketplace 2021 40th Anniversary
2021-12-08 - 2021-12-09 | The Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203
Registration now Open – CLICK HERE to register
December 7 – VIRTUAL Only
December 8-9 – In Person
MARKETPLACE, the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development connects business owners from across Wisconsin seeking to do business with state, federal and local governments as well as the private sector. At the conference, minority, woman, veteran, small and LGBTQ-owned businesses can learn from and connect with resource providers, government representatives, corporate buyers and business professionals to lay the framework to develop new partnerships and new contracts.
Confirmed Buyers:
Federal

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Paul District

U.S. Department of Agriculture – Forest Service

U.S. Department of the Interior – National Park Service

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. General Services Administration – Office of Small And Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Region 5

State

State of Wisconsin Department of Administration – IT Enterprise Sourcing

State of Wisconsin Department of Administration – State Bureau of Procurement

State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections

State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds

State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services

State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Lead Safe Homes Program

State of Wisconsin Department of Justice

State of Wisconsin Department of Justice – Milwaukee Crime Lab

State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

State of Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program

Wisconsin State Fair Park

Local

City of Milwaukee – Purchasing Department

Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services

Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services – Division of Procurement

Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services – Facilities Management Division – Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Services

Milwaukee County General Mitchel International Airport

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

Milwaukee Public Schools

Government Prime Contractor

Abbott

GE Healthcare

Oshkosh Defense

WPS Health Solutions

Corporate

American Family Insurance

CG Schmidt

Gilbane Building Company

Greenfire Management Services, LLC

Northern Wings Repair, Inc.

U.S. Bank

College / University

Marquette University

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)

University of Wisconsin – Madison

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh

Conference Agenda:
Tuesday, December 7 – Virtual

8:30-9:30 a.m. – Expanding Wisconsin’s Diverse Supply Chain Panel

Moderator: Heather Olson, North Central Minority Supplier Development Coalition (NCMSDC)
Panelist: Danielle Bly, WEC Energy Group
Panelist : Jenny Alexander, Marquette University
Panelist: Anisha Jackson, American Family Insurance
Panelist: Chris Bilton, Kohler Company

9:45-10:45 a.m. – Current Conversation Topics – Supply Chain Security – Advice from the Experts

Moderator: Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Panelist: Andy Fiumefreddo, American Family Insurance
Panelist: Tom Lutz, U.S. Bank
Panelist: Sean Ketter, Oshkosh Corporation

11:00-12:00 p.m. – Current Conversation Topics – Small Business Risk Management – Advice from the Experts

Moderator: Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Panelist: Michelle Weber, U.S. Bank
Panelist: Rashi Khosla, Mars Solutions Group
Panelist: Tim Poehnelt, NuGen Companies, LLC
Panelist: Andy Fiumefreddo, American Family Insurance

1:00-5:00 p.m. – The Contracting Academy (TCA) – Multiple Tracks

Wednesday, December 8 – In-person

1:00 p.m. – Onsite Registration and Networking
2:00 p.m. – Economic Opportunity Session
5:30-8:00 p.m. – Networking Reception

Thursday, December 9 – In-person

7:00 a.m. – Registration
7:30 a.m. – MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – Expo Hall Opens for Exhibitors and Buyer Meetings
Noon – 40th Anniversary Luncheon
1:30-4:00 p.m. – Expo Hall Reopens for Exhibitors and Buyers Meetings
4:00 p.m. – End of Program

The Contracting Academy - Virtual - Afternoon
2021-12-07 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
The Contracting Academy (TCA) will be held virtually on December 7, 2021 1:00 – 5:00PM in conjunction with Marketplace, the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development, held on December 8-9, 2021 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, WI.
CLICK HERE to register for the TCA Sessions. Registration is at no cost.
Registration is being done in conjunction with Marketplace. While registering for TCA, please note there are options to register for additional Marketplace 2021 session and events.
TCA is an opportunity for businesses to grow their technical knowledge of contracting with the State of Wisconsin, Federal Government and Government Prime contractors. The series of workshops will benefit established businesses looking to grow and develop their government sales.

AGENDA:
To view the full conference agenda and updated information, visit wicontractingacademy.org.
1:00 PM

Track 1 – Subcontracting Best Practices for Diverse Small Businesses and Federal Contractors
Track 2 – Exporting / International Sales – Readiness and First Steps – TBD

2:00 PM

Track 1 – Update from Wisconsin’s Military Organizations
Track 2 – Working with WisDOT

3:00 PM

Track 1 – Selling to Federal Prime Contractors – A Panel Discussion
Track 2 – Selling to Local Government Agencies

4:00 PM

Track 1 – Selling to the Federal Government – A Discussion with Federal Agency Representatives
Track 2 – Successful Proposals = Winning Contracts

5:00 PM – End of Program

Marketplace 2021 Dec. 7 Virtual Sessions - Morning
2021-12-07 08:30 - 12:00 | Virtual Sessions
December 7 – VIRTUAL Only – CLICK HERE to register
December 8-9 – In Person – CLICK HERE for more information on attending in-person
MARKETPLACE, the Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development connects business owners from across Wisconsin seeking to do business with state, federal and local governments as well as the private sector. At the conference, minority, woman, veteran, small and LGBTQ-owned businesses can learn from and connect with resource providers, government representatives, corporate buyers and business professionals to lay the framework to develop new partnerships and new contracts.

Conference Agenda:
Tuesday, December 7 – Virtual

8:30-9:30 a.m. – Expanding Wisconsin’s Diverse Supply Chain Panel

Moderator: Heather Olson, North Central Minority Supplier Development Coalition (NCMSDC)
Panelist: Danielle Bly, WEC Energy Group
Panelist : Jenny Alexander, Marquette University
Panelist: Anisha Jackson, American Family Insurance
Panelist: Chris Bilton, Kohler Company

9:45-10:45 a.m. – Current Conversation Topics – Supply Chain Security – Advice from the Experts

Moderator: Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Panelist: Andy Fiumefreddo, American Family Insurance
Panelist: Tom Lutz, U.S. Bank
Panelist: Sean Ketter, Oshkosh Corporation

11:00-12:00 p.m. – Current Conversation Topics – Small Business Risk Management – Advice from the Experts

Moderator: Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Panelist: Michelle Weber, U.S. Bank
Panelist: Rashi Khosla, Mars Solutions Group
Panelist: Tim Poehnelt, NuGen Companies, LLC
Panelist: Andy Fiumefreddo, American Family Insurance

1:00-5:00 p.m. – The Contracting Academy (TCA) – Multiple Tracks

Cyber Friday: Cybersecurity Information - tools, resources and keeping current
2021-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
The need for a dynamic Cybersecurity program has never been greater. Cyber threats continue to change and evolve to take advantage of unpatched systems, outdated software, lack of staff training, and other weaknesses. Adversaries are highly motivated to evolve and to succeed. As a result, a static cyber program without active involvement and a mechanism for updates is destined to fail at some point – Then What? Without a doubt, the imperative is to stay current, keep abreast of the threats, monitor network activity, and have a process to validate and make needed changes expeditiously and fully. The looming question is, How? This webinar will explore some tips, tricks, tools and resources that will help with this considerable challenge.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars.

2021 Madison Region Economic Development & Diversity Summit
2021-12-01 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-30 08:00 - 13:00 | WI
The 2021 Madison Region Economic Development & Diversity Virtual Summit will be held on November 30 – December 1.
The Summit is a gathering of business and community leaders committed to advancing workforce diversity and economic inclusion. Hosted by the Urban League and MadREP, participants will be able to hear dynamic national, regional, and local speakers along with ample networking opportunities.
Click here for an event schedule.

NCMA Government Contract Management Symposium (GCMS)
2021-12-01 - 2021-12-02 | Washington, D.C., Washington, DC, United States
Join NCMA, December 1-2, 2021 for the 40th Annual Government Contract Management Symposium in Washington, DC. Stay tuned for additional event details!

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Cyber Friday: Understanding the Cloud
2021-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
The term Cloud has almost become synonymous with the terms computer or internet. On one level, all the term cloud means is storing data on someone else’s computer. When that is done, their security capabilities and weaknesses also become yours. The real question is, why should a company move to the cloud and, if they do, what type of cloud should be used? After all, there are public clouds, private clouds, community clouds, and hybrid clouds to be considered. In addition to these deployment models, there are service models and various characteristics that should also be considered. Lastly, and especially for DOD contractors, understanding the provider’s security capabilities and whether the Cloud Provider’s security offerings satisfy customer security requirements is just one of many questions that need to be asked. This is of paramount importance. Additionally, cloud users will need to determine what security measures will be provided by the cloud service and which measures will be the responsibility of the company and therefore will need to be configured, monitored and managed by the company. This webinar will explore these essential elements of cloud computing as well as considerations that should be analyzed when exploring a move to the cloud.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars.

GSA Facilities Maintenance Vendor Industry Day
2021-11-17 09:00 - 11:00 | WI
The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) will be holding a Facilities maintenance Vendor Industry Day virtual event on Wednesday, November 17, 9:00 AM. You must register before November 12 to attend.
The purpose of the event is for interested vendors to learn information regarding upcoming facilities management related procurements in Regions 4, 5, 6, and 7, which include:

Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky. Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Region 5: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Region 6: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
Region 7: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Networking Event - In-Person
2021-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | WI
This event will take place in-person at Lambeau Field. To register, please click here.
The event will be in two parts.
Part 1 is the panel, “Roadmap to doing Business with Private Companies and Public Agency Partners.” The panel will have representatives from a government agency, industry representatives, and general contractors who will discuss how to do business with their organizations.
Part 2 is reserved for networking. The networking will give businesses an opportunity to network with corporate buyers, resource providers, government agencies, lenders, and more.
Joining us at the event will be:

Oshkosh Defense
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)
Miron Construction
City of Green Bay
Immel Construction

For more information about the Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé, click here.
For questions, please contact MichaelS@WisPro.org.

Event Parking Instructions – South Gate Entrance:
Enter the parking lot off Ridge Road at Lot 6 or 7, park at the Mills Fleet Farm Gate, and walk to the southeast to enter the South Gate. There is no access to Terrace Suites from inside the Atrium. A member of Guest Services staff will be present to direct you to the correct floor. There will also be directional signage inside the building.
Use the stadium map at this link for reference when following the above instructions.

2021 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
2021-11-16 13:00 - 15:30 | WI
The United States Patent and Trademark Office will be hosting a free, virtual Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program on Tuesday, November 16, 1:00 – 3:30 PM.
As an attendee, you will learn how successful veteran innovators use patents and trademarks to protect their valuable inventions and brands, how the USPTO assists independent inventors and entrepreneurs, and what resources are available from agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Office of Veterans Business Development of the Small Business Administration.

Acquisition Hour: Preparing to Meet with a Government Buyer – The Elevator Pitch
2021-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
Opportunities are coming up for small businesses to meet with Government Agencies and their Prime Contractors. To take full advantage of these opportunities, you must do your homework and be prepared. In preparation, a business must have done their market research on the buyer / prime, determine the value or solution that their business can provide to the buyer / prime, have prepared a capabilities statement, and have prepared an ELEVATOR PITCH.
In this session we will focus on the ELEVATOR PITCH. An elevator pitch is a short presentation that explains your business in less than a minute. This type of pitch is designed as a quick introduction to your business explaining who you are, what you do and how your business stands out among other contractors.
Join Kim Garber and Mark Dennis from WPI for a discussion on how to prepare a GREAT PITCH. If you are Marketplace Wisconsin and would like assistance in preparing for meetings at this event, contact Kim Garber at kimg@wispro.org.

Speakers:

Kim Garber, Manager-Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

TKO Casting and Forging - Webinar
2021-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
The Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM.
The TKO seminar is a session that teaches 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 how to use Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to get paid. There will also be many other relevant topics of discussion. This course is designed for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, but NOT a company that provides services.
To register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil, select “DLA Land and Maritime,” fill out the registration form, and additional information will be provided to you.

SAME Federal Small Business Conference
2021-11-15 - 2021-11-19 | WI
Attend this year’s in-person Federal Small Business Conference (SBC) on November 15-19th! Hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, this multi-day event brings together federal agencies and business operating in the federal marketplace. More than a dozen agencies have participated in previous SBC events.
Those interested in attending can register by clicking here. A virtual option will be available.

2021 Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference - Brookfield
2021-11-10 09:30 - 18:00 | WI
4th Annual Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference — brought to you by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce

About this event – Click Here for additional information and to register.
Our annual business conference returns in a brand new, high-tech venue with expanded offerings, exhibitions, and programs! Registrants have all-day access to:

Over 100 exhibitors
Informative breakout sessions with elite facilitators
50/50 Raffle, swag bags, and door prizes
Live broadcast of our popular “Office Hours Live” show
Lunch provided, program and keynote TBA
Complimentary invite to our 6th Anniversary Chamber Muster celebration immediately following the conference.
And more!

Sales Opportunities in the City of Madison, Waukesha County and Walworth County Government Markets - Webinar Plus Buyer Meetings
2021-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | WI
Significant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to State and Local governments. Please join us and learn about how to do business with the City of Madison, Walworth County and Waukesha County.
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 can help you prepare for these virtual meetings. For questions or help regarding meetings, please e-mail Michael Steger at Michaels@wispro.org.
Speakers will discuss:

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

Presenters:

Brittany Garcia, Buyer 2, City of Madison
Vanessa Mann, Senior Buyer, Walworth County
Catherine Martin, Senior Buyer, Waukesha County
Kim Garber, Manager, Small Business Programs, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Benjamin Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Virtual Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2021-11-02 07:00 - 14:30 | WI
The TKO seminar is a session that teaches 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 how to use Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to get paid. There will also be many other relevant topics of discussion. This course is designed for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, but NOT a company that provides services.
To register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil, select “DLA Land and Maritime,” fill out the registration form, and additional information will be provided to you.

Cyber Friday: Understanding Zero Trust
2021-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
Who is logged into your network or using a company resource? You can tell which User IDs and Passwords are being used but who – which person – is using them? Is it the assigned user, a colleague who borrowed the credentials, a team member of a shared account, or did someone obtain the credentials illicitly. There is only one correct answer – “the assigned user.” This webinar will explore the ideas behind a Zero Trust Security paradigm and how these principles can assist companies to better protect their assets by not just providing access to information based upon the entry of a User ID and password, but by instituting a paradigm that requires validation to ensure that only the authorized user of those credentials is using them.
Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars.

2021 Huntsville-Redstone Arsenal Small Business Contracting Conference & Expo
2021-10-27 - 2021-10-28 | Von Braun Convention Center, 700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Join us for the 7:30pm, October 27, Wednesday Evening Opening Gala Dinner Session featuring keynote addresses from prominent leaders in the DoD procurement system including Fortune 500 Companies.
Join us for the 7:30am, Breakfast Session featuring keynote addresses from prominent leaders in the DoD procurement system including Fortune 500 Companies.
Join us for the noon: “Small Business Procurement Luncheon” featuring keynote addresses from prominent leaders in the Alabama & Federal government procurement systems including Fortune 500 Companies.

Manufacturing First Expo and Conference
2021-10-27 | WI
This year’s Manufacturing First Expo and Conference will be held on October 27th, 2021 at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay.
Manufacturing First provides Wisconsin manufacturers with hands-on opportunities to grow their businesses and is designed for them to showcase industry advances, highlight successes, announce the latest developments and provide premier networking opportunities. This year’s event will feature two keynote speakers, 16 breakout sessions, over 200 exhibitors, and plenty of networking opportunities.
All guests registered prior to October 1 will have access to the October 1 Virtual Meet & Greet.
Those interested in attending can register by clicking here.

Wisconsin Lt. Governor's Small Business Academy
2021-10-26 08:30 - 2021-10-27 16:30 | WI
DATE: October 26-27, 2021, 8:30am – 4:30pm
The Wisconsin Lt. Governor’s Small Business Academy is a two-day virtual conference focused on providing the state’s entrepreneurs and start-up businesses an opportunity to connect with technical and financial resource providers and identify the tools needed to start and grow a business.
Registration is required. Please CLICK HERE to register.
The agenda is available at the conference webpage. Click HERE to view the full agenda.
Presented in partnership with:
• US Bank – Keystone Sponsor
• WI Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
• US Department of Transportation Great Lakes Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC)
• Ethnic & Diverse Business Coalition (EDBC)
• Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

USACE Innovation Summit 2021
2021-10-25 - 2021-10-29 | WI
Join the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on October 25-29 for the USACE Innovation Summit 2021, Innovation to Impact: Leading from the Future. This summit is an opportunity to showcase U.S. Army Corps of Engineers innovations from both R&D and applied practices as well as innovations in Human Capital and business processes. With this Summit, USACE wants to shift a culture that tends to be risk averse to one that will take a chance with innovative ideas.
Those interested in this virtual event can register by clicking HERE.

Rescheduled for Dec. 2021 – 15th Annual Wisconsin Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) – Day 2
2021-10-21 09:00 - 16:00 | WI
This event is rescheduled for Dec. 7, 2021.
Day 2 of the 15th Annual Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) will be a virtual event.
** UPDATE – GOBC Day 2 was originally planned to be an in-person event at Volk Field. Due to the recent arrival of Afghan refugees at Ft. McCoy, Volk Field, hotels, food service and other area resources have directed their focus and priorities on those arriving at the base. We are therefore transitioning to a virtual format for this year.**
Stay connected at wigobc.org for all conference updates including agendas and confirmed speakers. CLICK HERE for the full conference site.

To Be Rescheduled - 12th NDIA Great Lakes Annual Meeting
2021-10-19 10:00 - 11:30 | WI
This Annual Meeting will be rescheduled; additional details will be announced soon.
Log into our 12th NDIA Great Lakes Annual Meeting-VIRTUAL for the latest industry updates, NDIA happenings, and celebrate community giving. At this annual event we are excited to share how we’ve kept you informed and provided maximum impact within our Chapter Region and at the National Level.
Agenda:

Welcome; Call to Order
Chapter Updates and Scholarship Awards
Guest Speaker: Major General James C. Boozer, USA (Ret); EVP of NDIA
2021 Selected Charities with Regional Impact

Waukesha County Community Foundation / Wisconsin Hero Outdoors, Inc.
Project Relo
Troop Café
Milwaukee Homeless Vets Initiative
Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Announcement
Guest Speaker: National Guard Update from Fort McCoy, WI
Closing

For more information on NDIA Great Lakes Chapter’s Digital Sponsorship Program, click on THIS LINK.

SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference
2021-10-18 - 2021-10-20 | WI
The TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, hosted by TechConnect in partnership with the Nano Science and Technology Institute, will be October 18-20 in Washington, DC. This event includes the annual Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer conference. These programs are highly competitive, encouraging small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) work with potential for commercialization. At this Conference, representatives from federal agencies with SBIR/STTR programs will attend, in addition to other SBIR/STTR experts and trainers.
Those interested in attending can register by clicking here.

Acquisition Hour: Is a GSA Schedule Right for Your Business?
2021-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 | WI
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 could expand your Federal sales.
What we will cover:

Requirements, Research, Assessment
What does it take to obtain a GSA Schedule?
GSA Schedule Market Research
How do I get started
Overview of GSA Schedules
Tips to market your Schedule
Tips for selling products on Schedule
How can I put my products or service on a Schedule without a direct GSA contract
GSA websites

Speaker: Steve Makovec, 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.

TKO Post Award - Webinar
2021-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
The Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities seminar will be on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM.
The TKO seminar is a session that teaches 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 how to use Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to get paid. There will also be many other relevant topics of discussion. This course is designed for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, but NOT a company that provides services.
To register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil, select “DLA Land and Maritime,” fill out the registration form, and additional information will be provided to you.

2021 AUSA Army Office of Small Business Programs Seminar and Industry Matchmaking
2021-10-11 - 2021-10-13 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, WI, 20001, United States
The U.S. Army Office of Small Business Programs (AOSBP) will host its Small Business Seminar and Industry Matchmaking meetings during the 2021 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting scheduled for October 11 – 13, 2021. The Small Business Seminar will take place on Tuesday, October 12 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl, NW, Washington, D.C, 20001 in Room 201. Matchmaking will be conducted virtually on Wednesday, October 13 from 8:00 – 4:30 pm.

The Small Business Seminar on Tuesday, October 12 features speakers and panels from across the federal government and the Department of Defense. Industry small business representatives can meet one-on-one with Small Business Professionals from the Department of Defense Agencies, Federal Civilian Agencies, and Prime Contractors. Each meeting will be ten (10) minutes in length with a five (5) minute break between meetings. Meetings will be conducted through a virtual, web-based platform.

Please click HERE to register.

2021 AUSA Army Office of Small Business Programs
2021-10-11 - 2021-10-13 | WI
The U.S. Army of Small Business Programs will host its Small Business Seminar and Industry Matching-making meetings on Tuesday, October 12, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Eastern at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Matching-making will occur virtually on Wednesday, October 13, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Eastern. Please click HERE to register.
The Small Business Seminar on Tuesday, October 12 features speakers and panels from across the federal government and the Department of Defense who will address contemporary issues involving the small business program. Invited speakers include the Small Business Administration Administrator, Ms. Isabella Guzman, and the Department of Defense Director for Small Business Programs, Mr. Farooq Mitha, and the Army’s acting Acquisition Executive and Senior Procurement Executive, Mr. Douglas Bush. Panel presentations feature speakers from the Army’s SBIR/STTR Program, the Directors of Small Business Programs from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense Logistics Agency, and the Army’s Command Small Business Associate Directors. Topics discussing industrial base resiliency, cybersecurity, small business innovation opportunities and the X-Tech Search, and upcoming opportunities within the Department of the Army.
Click HERE to register.

NASA Small Business Opportunities Expo
2021-10-07 09:00 - 16:00 | WI
The NASA Small Business Opportunities Virtual Expo 2021 will be held on Thursday, October 7, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

The Virtual Expo with industry-specific networking rooms is sponsored by the NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). This year the Expo will host an overview of the Artemis program to include technical and contractor panels and afternoon industry-specific networking rooms. The below businesses should consider attending:

Small Businesses who want to do business with NASA.
Socio-economic Categories: WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB.
Small Businesses who want to meet and network with NASA Prime Contractors.
Large Contractors seeking teaming opportunities with Small Businesses.
Construction companies interested in learning more about NASA contract opportunities.

To contact the organizer, please use the “Contact” button on the EventBrite page.

Please click HERE to register.
