Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Doing Business With DLA - Webinar
2020-06-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-13 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: Negotiation Strategies in Federal Contracting
2020-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Negotiating with the federal government can seem challenging and, at times, even frustrating. Negotiators must not only be familiar with the positions and motivations of the Government, they must also know and understand the rules and regulations that govern the negotiation process in federal procurements. Further, the scope of what is negotiable can vary. Negotiations conducted as part of a pre-award competitive procurement for construction or for commercial items may be much more limited than the negotiations conducted for procurement of research and development or conducted in a sole source or post-award environment. Join us and learn about negotiating with the federal government and how the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) could impact your negotiations.
Speaker – Helen Henningsen, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

2020 Commanders' Briefing Webinar
2020-06-10 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
USACE District Engineer Briefings are coming via webinar on Tuesday, 10 JUNE 2020 from 0900-1230 CST. The webinar will be provided free to both public and private entities, an optional registration fee of $100 is available to help contribute to the Rock Island Post’s STEM Scholarship fund.

A recording of the event will be provided to all registrants. Take advantage of your time working remotely to learn about upcoming project opportunities with USACE!

This year we will have District Engineers from:
-Rock Island District
-Chicago District
-Omaha District
-Kansas City District
-Saint Paul District
-Saint Louis District
-Louisville District
These Districts will be presenting their FY20, FY21 and out-year programs for the benefit of our members, especially the Architect/Engineer community.

Acquisition Hour: How the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Will Impact Your Business
2020-05-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Companies interested in conducting business with the Department of Defense in late FY-20 and beyond will have to meet a new and stringent set of cybersecurity requirements including review and certification by a DoD identified Third Party. These requirements will apply to all businesses – Primes, and Subcontractors at any level. This webinar will provide additional detail and information related to these new requirements along with practical suggestions for how to manage your company’s efforts toward preparing for and managing these requirements.
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.

Virtual- 2020 SAME Joint Engineering Training Conference & Expo (JETC) - Washington, DC
2020-05-27 - 2020-05-29 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, WI, 20001, United States
Virtual JETC: Adapting for Today, and Tomorrow.
A Virtual Event for the Joint Engineering Community
COVID-19 is impacting almost every aspect of day-to-day life. For many organizations, business as we know it has changed for the time being. But supporting national security never stops. And as the world faces these challenging times, it’s now more important than ever to stay positive, stay connected, and stay focused on the mission ahead.
Virtual JETC is your chance to stay up to speed with all that is happening in the federal A/E/C sector. You will hear from government decision-makers and industry leaders and get a detailed look at how our profession is pivoting to tackle the infrastructure-related national security challenges we are all facing in this unprecedented environment.

Acquisition Hour: ARE YOU READY - BIG Changes coming to the US SBA Federal Women-Owned Small Business Program
2020-05-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
The US SBA will be ending self-certification of Women Owned Small Business this year. In summer 2020, the WOSB and EDWOSB certification process will change. Self-certification will no longer be an option, and women owned small businesses will have to either certify through SBA’s FREE online certification at certify.sba.gov or an approved third-party entity. This webinar will walk you through the new process and share how a WOSB or EDWOSB can successfully leverage their certification in the Federal marketplace. Many Federal government agencies are not meeting their Women Owned Business goals.
If you are a women owned small business considering entering the Federal market or are a current Federal contractor, you should attend.
Presenters:

Shane Mahaffy, U.S. Small Business Administration
Jessie Leonard, Women’s Business Development Center
Kim Garber, WPI

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

Cancelled - DOD CONTRACT MANAGEMENT UPDATE: MEETING THE CURRENT CHALLENGES OF THE DOD SUPPLY CHAIN – a webinar
2020-05-21 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
Defense contractors and subcontractors are feeling the impacts of the changing contracting environment. During this two hour webinar representatives from industry and government will discuss the NEW NORMAL. The webinar is presented by NCMA Wisconsin, National Defense Industrial Association Great Lakes Chapter (NDIA), the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).
This is a NO COST EVENT.
We will be rescheduling the full day 7th Annual DOD Contract Management Update for a later date.

NDIA Michigan Defense Exposition (MDEX) 2020 - Virtual
2020-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Macomb Community College Expo Center, 14500 Twelve Mile Rd, Warren, MI, 48088, United States
For the First time, the entire Detroit Arsenal – Team Warren joins Industry Exhibitors under one roof, to share future needs and opportunities.
Event will include:

Comprehensive Program Briefing
One-on-One meetings with Buyers and OEMs
Matchmaking and Training Opportunities
Industry Exhibits and Demos

Registration Opens January 1, 2020

Acquisition Hour: The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
2020-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
In August 2018, the new Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) version was released and renamed Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). The PIEE is the DOD one-stop-shop with expanded functions and capabilities including:

Single sign on/role-based access based on job series
Pre-award, award and post-award administration
Payment
Property management
Purchase card

The improved suite includes many new features that DOD contractors must understand in support of their contract administration process.
This webinar will provide an overview on:

The new PIEE suite
Changes in WAWF and MyInvoice modules
The new GFP module

Speaker: Benjamin Blanc, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

Selling Architecture, Engineering and Construction to the State of Wisconsin – with a focus on MBE, WBE and DVB - a Webinar
2020-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
The State of Wisconsin purchases billions of dollars of Architecture, Engineering and Construction each year. Join Audra Jervey, DOA Enterprise Contract Officer, and Matt Klaila, Program and Policy Analyst, from DFDM (Division of Facilities Development and Management) and Tondra Davis, Director, Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program to learn how MINORITY (MBE), WOMEN (WBE) AND DISABLED VETERAN OWNED (DVB) BUSINESS ENTERPRISES can sell to the State of Wisconsin.
The Division of Facilities Development and Management (DFDM) is responsible for the State Building Program for all state agencies and the University of Wisconsin System; and for building management, maintenance, and tenant occupancy services for 30 DOA State office buildings including the State Capitol and Executive Residence.
This session will focus on:

Contractor Certification Process
WisBuild Access and Registration
Locating Architecture, Engineering & Construction Projects
Bid Process
Contract Evaluation and Award process
Managing Contracts

This session will focus on opportunities for MBE, WBE and DVB certified firms but all are welcome to attend. There is no cost to register. If you are unable to attend at this time, the same session will be offered on May 18th.
Hosted by Mark Dennis, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Acquisition Hour: Pieces of the Proposal Puzzle
2020-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
A proposal must provide credible evidence that your business understands the problem or requirement, has a comprehensive solution or plan, has the skills and experience to do the work, and can provide the solution at a competitive price. Join us and learn how to identify what the proposal pieces are and how to pull them together to produce an award winning document.
Speaker – Helen Henningsen, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

Acquisition Hour: Federal Government Tools for Contractors during a Disaster Declaration
2020-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
This webinar will provide an overview of traditional contracting authorities but will focus on unique contracting authorities and programs that apply to bonified emergent situations and are being used with seemingly greater frequency. It will explore communication channels, information needs, essential actions and preparations that interested businesses should consider taking.
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.

Selling Architecture, Engineering and Construction to the State of Wisconsin – with a focus on MBE, WBE and DVB - Webinar
2020-05-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
The State of Wisconsin purchases billions of dollars of Architecture, Engineering and Construction each year. Join Audra Jervey, DOA Enterprise Contract Officer, and Matt Klaila, Program and Policy Analyst, from DFDM (Division of Facilities Development and Management) and Tondra Davis, Director, Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program to learn how MINORITY (MBE), WOMEN (WBE) AND DISABLED VETERAN OWNED (DVB) BUSINESS ENTERPRISES can sell to the State of Wisconsin.
The Division of Facilities Development and Management (DFDM) is responsible for the State Building Program for all state agencies and the University of Wisconsin System; and for building management, maintenance, and tenant occupancy services for 30 DOA State office buildings including the State Capitol and Executive Residence.
This session will focus on:

Contractor Certification Process
WisBuild Access and Registration
Locating Architecture, Engineering & Construction Projects
Bid Process
Contract Evaluation and Award process
Managing Contracts

This session will focus on opportunities for MBE, WBE and DVB certified firms but all are welcome to attend. There is no cost to register. If you are unable to attend at this time, the same session will be offered on May 20th.
Hosted by Mark Dennis, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to CMMC Level 1
2020-05-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming webinars.

Boots to Business Reboot - Milwaukee, WI
2020-05-15 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | WWBIC, 1533 N RiverCenter Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53212, 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.

Selling Goods and Services to the State of Wisconsin- with a focus on MBE, WBE & DVB
2020-05-14 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
The State of Wisconsin purchases billions of dollars of goods and services each year. Join Cheryl Edgington, Deputy Bureau Director, State Bureau of Procurement and Tondra Davis, Director, Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program to learn how MINORITY (MBE), WOMEN (WBE) AND DISABLED VETERAN OWNED (DVB) ENTERPRISES can sell to the State of Wisconsin.
The session will cover:

Which of the State Agencies are buying
Overview of what the State of Wisconsin buys
How to locate opportunities
How the State of Wisconsin buys
What are eSupplier and VendorNet
Finding and connecting with State Buyers
Supplier Best Practices

This session will focus on opportunities for MBE, WBE and DVB certified firms but all are welcome to attend. There is no cost to register. If you are unable to attend at this time, the same session will be offered on May 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Hosted by Mark Dennis, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Capital Development Board Lunch and Learn with FC Lighting - Virtual
2020-05-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Join The Capital Development Board with a lunch and learn on Thursday, May 14th
from 12pm – 1:30 pm to listen and network with FC Lighting. FC Lighting a commercial lighting manufacturer in the greater Chicagoland area.
Attendees will receive a link to the WebEx when they complete their purchase, 48 hours prior, 2 hours prior, and 10 minutes before the event begins.
FC Lighting, under Bukas Lighting Group, manufactures architectural LED lighting for high-end aesthetic installations with an incomparable value for quality solutions. The performance of LED-based lighting depends heavily on the key elements of fixture design. By maximizing efficiency through minimizing performance-robbing thermal build-up and controlling excessive and wasteful beam spread, FC Lighting offers many valuable solutions. FC Lighting has several product lines including, Step Lights, Cylinders, Flood Lights, Ingrounds, Pendants, Exterior Decor, Bollards, and Directional Wall for exterior and interior applications. We are proud to be your premier LED solution provider.
FC|SSL will be the most trusted manufacturer and supplier of commercial and industrial LED lighting solutions. We will offer specification grade products and other value solutions providing industry leading technology and an exceptional customer experience.

Postponed - Women's Business Conference - Eau Claire, WI
2020-05-13 | UWEC
Reserve your spot before May 1st, 2020 and pay only $69 to attend the Wisconsin Women’s Business Conference
For just $69, attend this phenomenal event featuring respected Wisconsin speakers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries.
Designed to inspire and connect you with other empowering women, this event will provide you with the resources you are looking for to start, improve, or expand your business. At this full-day conference, you’ll learn from established members of the business community in Western Wisconsin, talk to business assistance providers, and network with other women in business.

100+ businesses display their services and products in the exhibitor hall
20 educational sessions and roundtables cover a wide range of topics
One-on-one counseling available to discuss specific business questions

Join 500+ women in business at this popular annual event hosted by the Women’s Business Center, a program of the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency.

Acquisition Hour: The “NEW’ FPDS System - a first look at accessing federal contract data from beta.SAM.gov
2020-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
FPDS is being migrated to https://beta.SAM.gov. The URL is not the only thing that is changing. So are data limits, time frames, access options and most importantly the query (report builder) interface. This webinar will provide a first look at an overview of the system, information access options and how to use these various features to access data for insight about your customers, competitors, and market.
Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming webinars.

Selling Goods and Services to the State of Wisconsin- with a focus on MBE, WBE & DVB
2020-05-12 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
The State of Wisconsin purchases billions of dollars of goods and services each year. Join Cheryl Edgington, Deputy Bureau Director, State Bureau of Procurement and Tondra Davis, Director, Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program to learn how MINORITY (MBE), WOMEN (WBE) AND DISABLED VETERAN OWNED (DVB) ENTERPRISES can sell to the State of Wisconsin.
The session will cover:

Which of the State Agencies are buying
Overview of what the State of Wisconsin buys
How to locate opportunities
How the State of Wisconsin buys
What are eSupplier and VendorNet
Finding and connecting with State Buyers
Supplier Best Practices

This session will focus on opportunities for MBE, WBE and DVB certified firms but all are welcome to attend. There is no cost to register. If you are unable to attend at this time, the same session will be offered on May 14th at 1:30 p.m.
Hosted by Mark Dennis, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Cancelled - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Breakfast – Milwaukee, WI
2020-05-11 07:30 - 09:30 UTC | Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
The annual Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center.

Acquisition Hour: Responding to Sources Sought Request and Capabilities Statements
2020-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Acquisition Hour: Learning About the Surety Bond Guarantee From the U.S. SBA
2020-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Failure to provide required contract bonds can result in an offeror being excluded from competition or a contractor being terminated for default!
Required contract bonds often include Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, and Payment Bonds. The Federal Government will require that offerors provide Bid Bonds for any contract that requires Performance and Payment Bonds. Performance and Payment Bonds are generally required for federal construction contracts that exceed $150,000. In addition, Payment Bonds may be needed for federal construction contracts between $35,000 and $150,000.
Unfortunately, small businesses sometimes have a difficult time qualifying for, and obtaining, such bonds in the standard marketplace. Join us in this webinar and learn about the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Surety Bond Guarantee Program and how the SBA can help you obtain the needed contract bonds at reasonable prices, terms, and conditions.
Speaker: Tamara Murray, Underwriting Marketing Specialist, Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Surety Guarantees
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

Acquisition Hour: Economic Espionage – Awareness of Threats and Resources for Government Contractors
2020-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Economic Espionage – Contractors beware! – You have what they want. Don’t be fooled to think that you have nothing of interest. Whether it was nautical charts of trade routes in the 1500’s or the knowledge of English skilled craftmen anything which might provide an economic advantage over the competition or entry into new markets will always be viewed as something of value. As a fire needs fuel to remain lit; a business needs new business to remain viable. In today’s world is every new contact or business inquiry what it appears to be on face value? This is the question that this webinar will explore along with useable training and information resources.
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
2020-04-23 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 on Monday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

Cancelled - 21st Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair - Brooklyn Center, MN
2020-04-23 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430, United States
Small businesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend this Trade Fair.
Coupling education with marketing strategies, this event will provide small businesses an opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 60 Federal, State and local agencies, commercial/prime contractors, and nonprofit organizations; access available technical assistance; and learn about upcoming contracts.
Matchmaking: Small businesses have the opportunity to be matched with a government or corporate buyer interested in their particular product/service.

Acquisition Hour: Packaging Shipping and Invoicing Using WAWF and PIEE
2020-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
My DOD product is now produced – I want to ship it and get paid for it. What are the next steps?
This session will cover how to interpret and comply with Military Packaging Requirements, including:

What you need to know to properly package and label?
What steps do you need to take to facilitate the shipment?
What documents do you need to include with the shipment?
Government websites you can refer to regarding shipment of material
Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) requirements for packaging inspection
Documentation of Government Source Inspection (GSI)
What are the requirements of ASTM-D -3951 and Mil-Std-2017
Are there specific labeling requirement and standards
Common mistakes

During this webinar we will review packaging and labeling requirements, new capabilities of PIEE and WAWF, as well as how to create a receiving report.
Presenters:

Lisa Dixon: Military Packaging Specialist, Bentley World Packaging Ltd
Jon Hoeffner, Packaging supervisor, Bentley World Packaging Ltd

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

Cancelled - Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Training - Hancock, MI
2020-04-22 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Michigan Works! Service Center, 400 Quincy St. (8th Floor Conference Room), Hancock, WI, 49930, United States
Are you currently contracting with the federal government? Are you interested in contracting with the federal government? Do you have questions on Price Proposals, Overhead Cost Rates, Postaward Contract Audits, and/or Accounting System Requirements? Here is your chance to get these and other questions answered from a Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) expert.
The instructor, Mr. Joseph Greger, is the Small Business Program Manager for DCAA and is located at DCAA Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, Virgina. In this capacity, he serves as the program manager and audit expert for the small business program with responsibility to provide assistance, consultation, and internal control with regard to audit requirements and their application to small businesses.
Two opportunities to attend; Hancock in April, Traverse City in June.
This seminar will cover:

DCAA’s Audit Process
Accounting System Requirements
Contract Briefs
Proposal Adequacy
Historical data considerations
FAR Part 31 Unallowable Costs
Common proposal deficiencies
Regulatory resources to assist with proposal development
How PTAC can help
