Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Acquisition Hour: How to quickly analyze Solicitations
2020-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Not every Government requirement is a good fit for your business. Join us and learn how to quickly review solicitation documents to determine if your company’s capabilities meet the requirements.
You will also learn how to quickly make a Go/No Go decision.
Speaker – Helen Henningsen, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

Sales Opportunities in the City of Madison, Dane County and State of Wisconsin Government Markets – Webinar
2020-04-21 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | WI, United States
DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS THIS PROGRAM IS NOW A WEBINAR
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, Dane County and the State of WI.
Speakers will discuss:

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

Confirmed speakers:

Carolyn Clow, Dane County Purchasing Division, County of Dane Wisconsin
Brittany Garcia, City of Madison Purchasing Services
Tony Johnson, Finance Department, City of Madison Wisconsin
Cheryl Edgington, Deputy Bureau Director, State Bureau of Procurement, State of Wisconsin

Contracting Assistance – COVID-19 Webinar
2020-04-20 11:00 - 11:45 UTC
In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week Monday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
The webinar will also be offered on:

April 23rd

Cancelled Boots to Business Reboot
2020-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Fox Valley Technical College DJ Bordini Center, 5 N Systems Dr, Appleton, WI, 54914, United States
The curriculum provides assistance to those interested in exploring business ownership or other self-employment opportunities by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants are introduced to a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business concepts and resources available to access start-up capital, technical assistance, contracting opportunities, and more.

B2BR Registration Process

Interested participants must first create an account. Minimum required information is 1) First and Last Name, 2) An active civilian email address, and 3) Service Status.

Participants can choose to provide supplemental information to fill out their Community profile. Once logged in, participants can identify and register in a particular B2BR class/location on the upcoming B2BR course calendar, receive class notifications, and download class curriculum materials.

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to CMMC Level 1
2020-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Whether your goal is to be certified at CMMC Level 3 or higher, in the near future, all DoD contractors will have to show a mastery of 17 basic cyber-security requirements associated with CMMC Level 1. Mastering these 17 principle requirements is the first step. To be eligible for CMMC Level 1 coded DoD awards, a company will, at a minimum, have to undergo formal review of their CMMC Level 1 processes and procedures and these will have to merit being “formally certified.”
This webinar will review key terms, principle requirements and a suggested approach for developing a process with which to move forward in preparation for meeting these new and upcoming requirements.
Speaker: Mark Violante
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming webinars.

Contracting Assistance - Covid-19 Webinar
2020-04-16 11:00 - 11:45 UTC
In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered Monday and Thursday at 11:00.
The webinar will also be offered on:

April 20
April 23

Cancelled - SAME St Louis/Scott Field Posts Industry Day: USACE Rock Island District and others presenting
2020-04-16 08:00 - 16:00 UTC | Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL, 62269, United States
Interested in doing business with the federal government? Join SAME Scott Field and St. Louis Posts + SMPS St. Louis for the 8th Annual Industry Day. Representatives from a variety of federal agencies will present on their agency’s missions and upcoming contracting opportunities. Plus, you’ll have a couple of education programs to enhance your federal marketing efforts!

Acquisition Hour: Focus on the first principles of Federal contract management during unsettled times
2020-04-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-04-07 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Under the best of circumstances, contract management is challenging. Adding in the unknowns and uncertainties of managing during a Pandemic creates an altogether new and previously unseen contract management landscape. This webinar will identify and review potential scenarios that may unfold and why it is so important to focus on the fundamentals and first principles of contract management when working in such unsettled times.
Presenter: Marc Violante
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming webinars.

WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 10: FAR 1-51 - Practice Test Review - Wrap Up - Webinar
2020-04-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM, Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc.
The tenth session of the FAR review will be a practice test review. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE.
Note these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend, registration is required.
This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits.
To view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.

Acquisition Hour: Responding to Sources Sought Request and Capabilities Statements
2020-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
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 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 beta.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 address specific needs in the government.
Well prepared responses to a Sources Sought or 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 Helen Henningsen and Mark Dennis, WPI
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming webinars.

Federal HUBZone Program: Obtaining Certification and Maximizing Opportunities – Now a Webinar
2020-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | WI, United States
DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS THIS PROGRAM IS NOW A WEBINAR
The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program can help small businesses in designated areas, tribal lands or city census tracks, gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities (both as direct and subcontractors).
Currently, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a significant potential opportunity for your business.
During this session we will cover:
• The very basics of selling to the Federal Government
• HUBZone certification requirements
• HUBZone certification application process
• Recent changes to the HUBZone program
• Locating HUBZone set aside opportunities
• Marketing your HUBZone certified business
• Renewing your HUBZone certification

Contracting Assistance – COVID-19 Webinar
2020-04-13 11:00 - 11:45 UTC
In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered Monday and Friday at 11:00.
The webinar will also be offered on:

April 16
April 20
April 23

Contracting Assistance – COVID-19 Webinar
2020-04-10 11:00 - 11:45 UTC
In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00.

Webinar: Understanding the USACE Rock Island District-Projects, Procurements and Processes
2020-04-09 08:30 - 09:30 UTC
To register contact CEMVR-SB-WEB@usace.army.mil

Doing Business With DLA - Webinar
2020-04-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Office of Small Business Programs offers monthly webinars to educate small businesses and others about DLA’s mission and opportunities to participate in our various supply chains.
In order to obtain access to the virtual platform send the following information via email to Alandra.Jones@dla.mil.
1. Organization/Company Name
2. Attendees Name
3. Business Size
4. Session date
5. Please list your North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes for your company’s core competencies (list up to 5)
6. Please indicate if you are associated with any of the following:
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP); SCORE Program; SBDC; or PTAC
7. How did you hear about this webinar?

Acquisition Hour: Understanding and Protecting the DOD Supply Chain
2020-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Supply Chains are vital to DoD being able to execute its mission. They are often complex, lengthy and involve numerous businesses. Understanding what they are, how they are used and what is important to their success can be key to maintaining and/or unlocking business opportunities at either a contract level or at a system level. This webinar will explore how the various pieces of this system work together and what contractors need to know as threats to these vital links continue to increase.
Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

Contracting Assistance – COVID-19 Webinar
2020-04-08 11:00 - 11:45 UTC
In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00.
The webinar will also be offered on:

April 10th

WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 9: FAR Parts 42-53 - Webinar
2020-04-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Speakers: Daryl Zahn, CFCM, Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc. and Jason Rathsack, Group Lead, Business Operations, DCMA.
The ninth session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 42-53. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE.
Part 42: Contract Administration and Audit Services
Part 43: Contract Modifications
Part 44: Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
Part 45: Government Property
Part 46: Quality Assurance
Part 47: Transportation
Part 48: Value Engineering
Part 49: Termination of Contracts
Part 50: Extraordinary Contractual Actions and The Safety Act
Part 51: Use of Government Sources by Contractors
Part 52: Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
Part 53: Forms
Note these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend, registration is required.
This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits.
To view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.

Contracting Assistance – COVID-19 Webinar
2020-04-06 11:00 - 11:45 UTC
In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00.
The webinar will also be offered on:

April 8th
April 10th

Contracting Assistance – COVID-19 Webinar
2020-04-03 11:00 - 11:45 UTC
In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00.
The webinar will also be offered on:

April 6th
April 8th
April 10th

Contracting Assistance – COVID-19 Webinar
2020-04-01 11:00 - 23:45 UTC
In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00.
The webinar will also be offered:

April 3rd
April 6th
April 8th
April 10th

NCMA Subcon Training Workshops - McLean, VA
2020-04-01 - 2020-04-02 | The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, WI, 22102, United States
NCMA’s SubCon Training Workshops (SubCon) provides in-depth subcontracts training led by experienced instructors. and breakout sessions.
Choose your schedule each day based on your individual training needs: spend a full day in a single-topic immersion workshop or attend four 1.5-hour breakout sessions covering multiple topics.
CPEs/CLPs: 12 credits

WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 8: FAR Parts 34-41 - Webinar
2020-03-31 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM, Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc.
The eighth session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 34-41. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE.
Part 34: Major System Acquisition
Part 35: Research and Development Contracting
Part 36: Construction and Architect – Engineer Contracts
Part 37: Service Contracting
Part 38: Federal Supply Schedule Contracting
Part 39: Acquisition of Information Technology
Part 41: Acquisition of Utility Services
Note these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend, registration is required.
This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits.
To view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.

Contracting Assistance – COVID-19 Webinar
2020-03-30 11:00 - 11:45 UTC
In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00.
The webinar will also be offered:

April 1st
April 3rd
April 6th
April 8th
April 10th

Contracting Assistance - COVID-19 Webinar
2020-03-27 11:00 - 11:45 UTC
In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00
The webinar will also be offered:

March 30th
April 1st
April 3rd
April 6th
April 8th
April 10th

Cancelled - Boots to Business Reboot - Stevens Point, WI
2020-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | IDEA Center, 1039 Ellis St, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States

Contracting Assistance - COVID-19 Webinar
2020-03-25 11:00 - 11:45 UTC
In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00.
The webinar will also be offered:

March 27th
March 30th
April 1st
April 3rd
April 6th
April 8th
April 10th

WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 7: FAR Parts 30-33 - Webinar
2020-03-24 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Speakers: Daryl Zahn, CFCM, Manager Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power and Control Technologies, Inc. and Jason Rathsack, Group Lead, Business Operations, DCMA.
The seventh session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 30-33. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE.
Part 30: Cost Accounting Standards Administration
Part 31: Contract Costs Principles and Procedures
Part 32: Contract Financing
Part 33: Protests, Disputes and Appeals
Note these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend, registration is required.
This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits.
To view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.

Contracting Assistance - COVID-19 Webinar
2020-03-23 11:00 - 11:30 UTC
In the rapidly changing national emergency our Country is currently facing stay up to date on information relevant to government contractors. Join the Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute for brief webinars offered three-times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00.
Webinars will also be offered March 27th and 29th.
