Wisconsin Procurement Institute

2018 Wisconsin Tribal Transportation Conference (WTTC) - Milwaukee, WI
2018-11-06 09:00 - 2018-11-07 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Potawatomi Hotel & Event Center, 1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
This conference is an opportunity for Tribal, state, federal and transportation construction professionals to come together and increase their knowledge of governmental and transportation initiatives of the 11 Tribes of Wisconsin and WisDOT.
Sessions include:

How to do business with WisDOT
Transportation safety
Cultural resources and preservation
Federal Indian law and Tribal transportation projects

Other conference highlights include workshops, government and construction project updates, business networking, a Vendor Expo and the Tribal Excellence awards.

Northeast Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Symposium
2018-11-06 08:00 - 12:15 (America/Chicago) | Thrivent Financial, 4321 North Ballard Road, Appleton, WI, 54919, United States
Minority and Women Business Owners:
Are you an ethnic minority business owner or a women business owner in the Northeast Wisconsin area? Learn how you can become a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBEs) through the North Central Minority Supplier Development Council (NCMSDC) and a nationally certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC).
As an MBE or WBE, you are in an unique position to promote and market your services to prospective corporate buyers who are looking to build relationships with trusted diverse-owned businesses.
Corporations:
Does your company have a supplier diversity program, and are you looking to enhance it? Or, does your company have an interest in developing a supplier diversity program, and you want to learn more?
Join us to learn how the North Central Minority Supplier Development Council (NCMSDC) and the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) can support your supplier diversity program development and be a liaison between your purchasing teams and Minority & Women owned Business Enterprises that provide the goods and services you are looking for in your company’s supply chain.

UAS/DRONE Manufacture Supplier Forum - Oshkosh, WI
2018-11-02 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Best Western Oshkosh, 1 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
*Online registration for this event has closed. Please feel free to register on-site.*
Join this free supplier forum with the objective of identifying potential partners in the design, manufacturing, production, support and services of a USA-product-based drone in the state of Wisconsin.

Maximizing Your Conference Return on Investment (ROI) 101 - Menomonie, WI
2018-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Dunn County Government Center, 800 Wilson Ave, Room 58, Menomonie, 54751, United States
Learn how to maximize the time, money and talent that you and your organization invest in attending and participating in a conference! Exhibiting, general networking and meeting with potential customers requires significant preparation and planning.
This workshop will discuss the steps you will need to take before, during and after a government or corporate business conference/tradeshow to take advantage of all possible opportunities.
Topics include:

Doing your homework– how to develop your focus, goals and plan of attack
Creating targeted marketing materials including business cards, capabilities statements, websites and elevator pitches
Basics of time management and networking
Attracting people to your exhibit
Post event strategies

CLICK HERE to visit the schedule of upcoming sessions.

2018 Wisconsin State Procurement Conference
2018-10-31 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
The Wisconsin State Procurement Conference is hosted by the State Bureau of Procurement and has been created through a joint effort involving many State agencies and UW System campuses. This conference will provide an opportunity to network with colleagues, learn procurement best practices and innovative solutions to common procurement challenges and receive updates about public procurement in Wisconsin.

National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) Event - New Orleans, LA
2018-10-31 00:00 - 2018-11-02 00:00 UTC | New Orleans Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ARE THE ONLY FOCUSES FOR THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE.
National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) is the largest procurement event directly connecting Veteran suppliers with federal and commercial buyers. NVSBE 2018 will focus on the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Facilities Maintenance (AECFM) industry. The basis for the focused theme of the Engagement is to address VA’s most critical needs and performance gaps that are listed in VA’s Strategic Capital Investment Planning (SCIP) Process Project List.
This year’s event will be co-located with the Society of American Military Engineers’ (SAME) Federal Small Business Conference (SBC). This co-location of two major, but separate, events under the same roof enables NVSBE attendees to participate in both events and provides Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) with maximum access to buyers in AECFM concentrations.
The event will provide the opportunity to attend:

Business Opportunity Sessions (BOS)
Networking Roundtable Sessions (NRT)
One-on-One Sessions
Dining With Decision Makers

SAME Federal Small Business Engagement Event - New Orleans, LA
2018-10-31 00:00 - 2018-11-02 00:00 UTC | New Orleans Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Plan now to attend The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) 2018 Federal Small Business Engagement!
The SAME Small Business Conference is joining forces with the Department of Veterans Affairs for one comprehensive event aiming to deliver collaboration, partnerships, education, training sessions and the the perfect venue for market research and networking opportunities.

20th Annual U.S. Department of Health & Human Services SBIR/STTR Conference - Dallas, TX
2018-10-30 07:00 - 2018-11-01 00:00 UTC | Hilton Anatole, 2201 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
This three-day national HHS SBIR/STTR Conference is designed to educate attendees about the America’s Largest Seed Fund and how to apply for these research and development dollars. With over $1 billion dollars of annual HHS funding, this is one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the United States.
Conference Highlights:

Meet One-on-One with over 100 SBIR/STTR Program Managers and Federal Staff from the NIH, FDA, CDC, DOD, SBA, and more
Learn how to write competitive Phase I & II grant proposal
Network with entrepreneurs, innovators, and investor
Learn about resources for Women-Owned & Socially Disadvantaged Businesses

"The Future of Drones in Wisconsin" Lunch 'n Learn
2018-10-26 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Skyport – Main Terminal Building, 260 S Rolling Meadows Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI, 54937
Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GO-EDC), in partnership with Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), is hosting the seventh DoD/OEA Lunch n’ Learn Event!
This “no cost” luncheon series will present: “The Future of Drones in Wisconsin: How the largest, fastest growing sector of the aviation industry will impact our state”.

ResourceFULL Black Businesses - Madison, WI
2018-10-25 17:00 UTC | S. Park St. Atrium, 2300 S Park St, WI, 53713, United States
The ResourceFULL Black Businesses event is where the Madison Alliance for Black Economic Empowerment will make $1,000 – $5,000 grants to Black businesses in attendance, connect businesses to valuable resources and connect them to each other through the HIVE Networking Activity.
Come and enjoy good food, good music and good people ready to connect and prosper. Sign up for a Business Needs Survey at the event to get connected to resources based on your businesses needs and qualify to receive a grant for your business!

U.S. Army Geospatial Center (AGC) 2018 Virtual Small Business Forum - Webinar
2018-10-25 13:30 - 17:00 UTC | IL
Get to know the Army Geospatial Center as a potential industry partner, and work to find new and innovative ways to improve/expand geospatial capabilities to provide the U.S. Warfighter relevant geospatial information, capabilities, and domain expertise.
Learn about doing business with the Army Geospatial Center and mission area programs that encompass the design, development, fielding, and home station support of terrain, hydrological, navigational, imagery, command and control systems, and Geospatial/GEOINT expertise.
The Engineering Research Development Center’s Geospatial Research Laboratory will also participate.
*This event is 1:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time*

14th Annual Greater Minnesota Government Procurement Fair - Welch, MN
2018-10-25 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Treasure Island Resort & Casino, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN, 55089, United States
This free event will provide an opportunity for small businesses and contractors to learn about special programs designed to provide better access to the government marketplace.
A trade show will be open throughout the day in addition to a variety of workshops including Selling to the Government, State & Federal Certifications, etc. There will be eight workshops in two tracks to choose from, along with the opportunity to visit with 20 representatives from State & Federal Government Agencies, Large Businesses, and Resource Providers on the trade floor.

Acquisition Hour: The NEW WAWF - The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
2018-10-24 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | IL
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.

Government Contracting Opportunities - Rhinelander, WI
2018-10-24 12:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Nicolet College, Fieldside Center Room 102, 5364 College Dr, Rhinelander, WI, 54501, United States
The Government buys pretty much everything – from military vehicles, tree planting services, office furniture, plumbing services, facility maintenance and IT support. Over the last few fiscal years, every county in Wisconsin has recorded sales to the Federal government. Sales have been to a broad range of agencies from the US Forest Service, USDA, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense and many more.
State of Wisconsin (and other States) as well as Local Governments also purchase a wide range of goods and services. In addition, there are also opportunities to subcontract. This session is designed as an introduction for small businesses who are considering selling to the government market or those just starting to review and look for opportunities.
What you will learn:

Benefits of being a small business

How to find government opportunities

How to sell products and services to the local state, county, municipality and federal government

Where you can get help – at no cost

Agenda:
12:30 pm: Registration
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Program

Introductions
Small Business Programs and Funding Opportunities – U.S. SBA
Selling to the Government – An Overview – WPI
Business Opportunities and Resources

4:00 pm: Networking
CLICK HERE for Rhinelander Campus Map

Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Certification Program
2018-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Businesses that are considered Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) due to social and economic disadvantage may qualify for certification under the 8(a) program. This presentation is recommended for any small business that may qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged, and wants to take advantage of the benefits of the 8(a) program.
While there is no goal for the 8(a) program, the SBA supports a goal of 5% set aside for SDB. The 8(a) program is not a minority business program, but has many benefits that include preference in contracting, preferential teaming agreements and focused business development training.
Business certified under the 8(a) program can also:

Receive sole source contracts,
Compete for set-aside contracts
Receive assistance from a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting
Form joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program
Receive management and technical assistance, including business training, counseling, marketing assistance and high-level executive development

During the presentation we will discuss:

What is SDB?
Eligibility Criteria
The application process
Program benefits
What is expected from an 8(a) participant

Speakers:

Shane Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Benjamin Blanc, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

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

Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program - Certification Benefits and Regulations
2018-10-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in designated urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This presentation is recommended for any business that is interested in becoming an SBA HUBZone certified business.
The HUBZone program qualifies your business to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses also get a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions. A business must be certified by the U.S. SBA to qualify for this program, and must be registered in SAM prior to submission of the certification documentation.
Currently, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a potential opportunity for your business.
In this webinar, you will learn:

HUBZone certification requirements
Benefits of and applying for an SBA HUBZone certification
HUBZone certification cost and terms
Process and cost of renewing your HUBZone certification
Locating HUBZone opportunities
Marketing your HUBZone certified business
Changes to the HUBZone program

Speakers:

Shane Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, US.Small Business Administration (SBA)
Benjamin Blanc, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

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

SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Summit - Tampa, FL
2018-10-23 - 2018-10-25 | Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are the nation’s largest source of early stage / high risk R&D funding for small businesses. Learn how to participate and compete for funding, engage in Federal Research/Research and Development and commercialize your technological innovations.
Interact with government SBIR/STTR program managers, staff and industry leaders. Opportunities include 1-on-1 meetings, program sessions and workshops.

WIBA Tribal Enterprise Workshop - Lac du Flambeau, WI
2018-10-22 09:00 - 2018-10-24 16:00 UTC | Lake of the Torches Resort Casino, 510 Old Abe Rd, Lac du Flambeau, WI, 54538, United States
This free three-day workshop will offer solutions to meet the needs and challenges of Native American leaders wanting to start and grow their tribal enterprises. It will provide operational and leadership strategies to generate growth, build capacity and ensure sustainability of Native American businesses.
Topics include:

Clearly defining the interactions and decision making between tribal government and business enterprises
Building awareness and understanding of the strategic advantages that stem from the uniqueness of the tribal enterprise and the native community
Finding and assessing business growth opportunities
Clarify the planning activities that will take your tribal enterprise to the next level of success
Aligning the business organizational structure, processes, and decision-making to achieve the mission and strategy of the tribal business enterprise
Innovating and developing new capabilities to stay ahead of competitors

Growing Your Business in Burnett County Wisconsin
2018-10-18 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Larsen Family Public Library, 7401 Main Street West, Webster, WI, 54893, United States
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA) would like to invite small business owners and others interested in learning more about business opportunities and resources available for Burnett County businesses.
The session will focus on four specific areas critical to small business success:

Government Contracting Opportunities
Financial Assistance/Capital Injection Lending
Sales and Marketing
Workforce Challenges

The opportunity to NETWORK with speakers and attendees will follow the program.
What you will learn:

Funding sources for your business
How to improve your marketing efforts
How to locate new sales opportunities – including those with the government and their current contractors
How to meet your workforce requirements

GSA Schedules 23V and 751 Industry Meeting - Webinar
2018-10-18 13:00 UTC | IL
The goal of this Industry Meeting is to provide training on Subcontracting Plans and reporting in the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS).
It is highly recommended that any large businesses required to have a Subcontracting Plan attend this meeting. In addition, there will be time set aside to answer questions regarding the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program in general and/or Schedules 23V and 751 specifically.

Air Force Small Business Forum - Joint Base Andrews, MD
2018-10-18 | Joint Base Andrews, 1442 Concord Ave, Joint Base Andrews, MD, 20762, United States
The Air Force District of Washington’s Small Business Programs Office (AFDW/SB) will host a series of Small Business Forums on Joint Base Andrews (JBA) from 1000-1200 on the following dates:
Event Date Registration Deadline
15 February 06 February
21 June 12 June
16 August 07 August
18 October 09 October
The Forums will provide the opportunity to network, learn of upcoming requirements and get your questions answered on how to do business with AFDW in an informal setting.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY: Due to the limited space, a maximum capacity of 30 has been established, and no more than 2 representatives per firm can be accommodated.
*REGISTRATION: To register, send an email to: usaf.jbanafw.afdw-staff.mbx.afdw-sb-workflow@mail.mil identifying the company attendees and whether a base access request is required (if attendees do not have a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) or DoD Sponsor/Dependent ID). Registrants will be notified of being waitlisted if the maximum number of attendees has been reached.
NOTE: Based on the agency’s needs, the time, date, location and purpose of the events are subject to change. All changes will be posted on www.fbo.gov and given widest dissemination. During inclement be sure to check the JBA website and www.fbo.gov for updates.

Contracting Office Address:

1500 W. Perimeter RD. Suite 5750
Joint Base Andrews, Maryland 20762
United States

Place of Performance:
The Community Commons (Chesapeake Rm)
1442 Concord St
JBA, Maryland 20762
United States

National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Annual Meeting - Lake Geneva, WI
2018-10-16 | Grand Geneva, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147, United States
Join the NDIA Great Lakes Chapter for an Annual Meeting that will include golf, networking, dinner and keynote presentations. Sponsorship opportunities are available!
Speakers:

Senator Tammy Baldwin (video)
Major General Donald P. Dunbar
Frank J. Michael, Senior Vice President Program Development, NDIA

WBON/WWE Luncheon - Milwaukee, WI
2018-10-12 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Aliotos Restaurant, 3041 N Mayfair Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53222, United States
Join this luncheon on ‘Resources for Women in Business’. WBON/WWE are hosting a resource of services that are available to you and that you can benefit from for your business. We will discuss Women Business Owner Certification, funding for your business, selling to the Government, no cost consulting for your business and other topics.
Each resource will have a table to showcase services offered.

FAS Sales Reporting Portal (SRP)-Live Demo Webinar Series: Session 3
2018-10-10 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | IL
GSA Industry Partners are invited to register for this live-demo webinar series (in three parts). Learn how the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Sales Reporting Portal (SRP) supports the collection of data required by FAS procurement programs.
The FAS SRP provides a safe, secure and user friendly portal for you to report both transactional and aggregate level data required by your FAS contracts as well as multiple payment options for remitting the fee required pursuant to your contract.
Session 3 “Reporting Quarterly Sales using the Form Entry Method” will focus on reporting summary level data on a ‘quarterly’ basis. Currently, this reporting function is traditionally associated with the 72a system and has been rolled out to a limited number of users in the FAS Sales Reporting System Portal.
Migration is ongoing and will result in the FAS Sales Reporting System replacing the 72a system for ALL users. We will demonstrate sales adjustment and payment function as it applies to ‘quarterly’ reporting.

Acquisition Hour: Overview of CPARS
2018-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Past Performance may impact future contract awards.
As a Federal Contractor it is critical for you to understand the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) which collects and maintains Contractor’s Past Performance Information. Past performance is now one of the most important selection criteria in Government contracting. It is critical for the Contractor to review the comments and ratings for timeliness and accuracy. Contractors should be aware that there may be an opportunity to modify results with the assessing official and possibly shape the performance evaluation.
Understanding the process and management of the CPARS process may be critical to you winning the next contract you are bidding.
This webinar will provide insights into:

What is CPARS
What contracts are reported by CPARS
The CPARS process
Other Federal Government rating systems
How to maximize your past performance rating

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

2018 Manufacturing Advantage Conference - Menomonie, WI
2018-10-10 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | University of Wisconsin-Stout, Memorial Student Center, 302 10th Ave E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
The 2018 Manufacturing Advantage Conference will provide insights from manufacturing pros, cutting edge technology, networking with peers and actionable takeaways you can integrate at your operation.
Topics of discussion:

Foxconn and what it will take for Wisconsin manufacturers to fit into the supply chain
Connections for today’s workforce and linking students with organizations

Acquisition Hour: Selling to the State of Wisconsin and Local Governments
2018-10-09 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | IL
Every year, the State and Local governments spend millions of dollars procuring products and services from qualified vendors. This webinar is ideal for businesses interested in learning how to enter the state and local government contracting markets.
This webinar will provide insights into:

The workings of state and local government procurement processes
Identifying future contract opportunities through market research
Getting started and connecting with buyers

Speaker: Kate Hill, Heartland Information Research, Inc
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

Third Annual La Crosse Small Business Academy - La Crosse, WI
2018-10-09 07:30 - 12:00 UTC | La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, Lyle & Norma Anderson Education Center, 601 7th Street North, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
The La Crosse Small Business Academy, now in its third year, is a half-day program focused on providing the region’s entrepreneurs and start-up businesses an opportunity to connect with financial and technical resource providers, learn the tools needed to start and grow a business, and network with business owners.
Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch (invited) will serve as keynote speaker emphasizing the importance of small business to the state’s economy.
The program will include presentations by successful entrepreneurs in our community. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore small business topics by choosing from various roundtables to be conducted during the event.
Roundtables follow two tracks: Starting your Business or Growing your Business, and they will be led by an expert in a specific area of business. Topics will address financial management, marketing, risk, and social media. In addition to presentations and roundtable sessions, a number of local resource and economic development organizations will be on hand to provide information about the small business support services they provide.

Copyright (Domestic and International) for SBIR-STTR Stakeholders Webinar
2018-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | IL
For small businesses currently participating in the federal government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, understanding intellectual property (IP)—including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights—is necessary to protect your ideas, products, and product names in today’s knowledge economy.
This webinar has been designed to specifically address the most common IP issues facing small businesses funded by the SBIR and STTR programs, cover all aspects of IP protection and also help you understand your IP data rights under the SBIR/STTR grant or contract.
This module also will provide a description of how copyrights are protected in other countries (most countries are members of one or more multi-national treaties) as well as resources provided by the U.S. Copyright Office and other resources.
Space is limited to 200 people, so early registration is advised. Please note this webinar is open only to small businesses currently engaged in either Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the SBIR/STTR programs.

Intermediate/Advanced US Patent Practice for the SBIR-STTR Stakeholders Webinar
2018-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | IL
For small businesses currently participating in the federal government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, understanding intellectual property (IP)—including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights—is necessary to protect your ideas, products, and product names in today’s knowledge economy.
This webinar has been designed to specifically address the most common IP issues facing small businesses funded by the SBIR and STTR programs, cover all aspects of IP protection and also help you understand your IP data rights under the SBIR/STTR grant or contract.
This module will highlight the examination and appeals process to better assist you in understanding the mechanics of the patent procurement process and end with a brief discussion of commercialization of patents and common obstacles.
Space is limited to 200 people, so early registration is advised. Please note this webinar is open only to small businesses currently engaged in either Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the SBIR/STTR programs.
