Wisconsin Procurement Institute

17th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update – In-Person (Appleton, WI)
2025-01-15 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Fox Valley Technical College DJ Bordini Center, 5 N Systems Dr, Appleton, WI, 54914, United States
Onsite registration will be available.
Join Wisconsin’s Federal contractors and subcontractors for this annual event. Briefings during the event will provide an overview of the current Federal contracting environment as well as highlight up and coming trends for future business opportunities.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AM – Light Breakfast and Registration
8:30 AM – Welcome and Introductions
9:00 AM – Program
12 NOON – Lunch
4:00 PM – End of Program
4:30 PM – End of Event
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Lieutenant Colonel Tom Cayia, Commander, Defense Contract Agency (DCMA) Milwaukee – BIO
Colonel Susan Styer, Director-Land Supplier Operations, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Don Schulze, Deputy Directory-Land Supplier Operations, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Jason Rathsack, Senior Contract Specialist at Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) – LinkedIn
John Myer, Senior Counsel, Husch Blackwell LLP – LinkedIn
Brian P. Waagner, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP – BIO
Zahn Daryl, Sr. Manager – Contracts & Compliance, DRS Naval Power Systems, Inc – LinkedIn
Emma Thompson, Global Trade Compliance Specialist, Oshkosh Corporation — LinkedIn
Eric Ness, Director-Wisconsin District, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
James Pitcher, Lead Contract Manager – Federal Programs, Scale AI — LinkedIn
Marc Violante, Director-Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
Aina Vilumsons, President / Executive Director, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – LinkedIn

Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) - Oshkosh, WI
2025-01-16 12:30 - 15:30 | Oshkosh, WI, Oshkosh, WI, United States
WFCF IN-STATE
A unique event designed for current Federal and DOD contractors and subcontractors to expand their government business networks and gain valuable insights into government priorities and upcoming opportunities.
The in-state WFCF this year was hosted by Oshkosh Corporation in Oshkosh, WI on January 16, 2025.
Additional information on future Forums will be at www.wifedforum.org.
SPEAKERS and AGENDA
Sean Ketter, Vice President Global Procurement & Supply Chain, Oshkosh Corporation
John Myer, Husch Blackwell LLP — “Energy Initiatives in Wisconsin”
David Brooker, Director, Midwest Defense Forum & Project Lead, TitletownTech
Alec Streeter, Director, Global Trade Compliance, Oshkosh Corporation
Nate Millsap, Director-Security & Cyber, Fincantieri Marinette Marine
Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) Signing — U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Wisconsin District Director Eric Ness and Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator Executive Director, Aina Vilumsons.

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2025-01-21
This TKO webinar is a course that teaches vendors how to navigate the help desk, view solicitations and submit quotes to the DLA managed supply chains that support the warfighter. This session is free.
For more information, click here.

Satellite Office: Camp Douglas
2025-01-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Juneau County Economic Development Corporation, 122 Main Street, Camp Douglas, WI, 54618, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Juneau County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) offices in Camp Douglas, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Camp Douglas JCEDC, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Satellite Office: La Crosse – hosted by Veterans in Professions
2025-01-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Veterans in Professions, 1501 St. Andrews Street Ste C-100, La Crosse, WI, 54603, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in Veterans in Professions in La Crosse, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for La Crosse, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Acquisition Hour: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Overview
2025-01-22 12:00 - 13:00
If you are currently or are planning to be a contractor or subcontractor to the Federal government, it is important to know and understand the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The FAR is the principal set of rules governing the acquisition process and critical to your success as a contractor.
What you will learn:
• How the FAR is structured
• Locate and search for FAR clauses
• Understanding how to determine what clauses apply to your solicitation / contract
• A BASIC understanding of the FAR

Speaker: Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

Government Certification Workshop - State and Local Certifications - Madison, WI
2025-01-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, Room 103, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
Are you a Minority, Disadvantaged, Small, Women, or Veteran owned or HUBZone located business? Join the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Tru Mwololo, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Manager of Small Business Programs, for a once a month Government Certifications Workshop where you will learn about what local, state, or federal certifications your business may qualify for and how these certifications could help you gain a competitive edge in the government marketplace.
The topic of this workshop is State of Wisconsin certifications. State certifications include:

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
Disabled Veteran Owned Business (DVB)

Agenda:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Overview of Certification Kinds and Benefits
15 minute break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Certification Application Overview
15 minute break
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Q&A

Schedule of Topics: click here to view the full schedule and topics for the Government Certification Workshops

Cyber Friday: Building a CMMC Model: 3.1.11 Risk Assessment Policy, Security Assessment Reports
2025-01-24 11:00 - 12:00
To address the pressing need for cybersecurity compliance within the defense industry, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) is proud to offer a series of no-cost webinars dedicated to assisting companies in navigating the complexities of the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Model. Recognizing the challenges businesses face in understanding and implementing the requisite standards for CMMC compliance, these webinars are meticulously designed to guide companies through the creation of essential supporting documentation for CMMC-required processes and how to tie it efficiently into the System Security Plan. With a focus on empowering organizations to meet defense contracting requirements efficiently and securely this series is designed for the manufacturer who does not have a compliance specialist on staff and those within the organization who are taking on the challenge of CMMC Compliance.
Speaker: Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
For the full schedule of the Cyber Thursday webinars, please click here.

AArete, LLC Virtual Scheduled One on One Meetings -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
2025-01-28 08:00 - 15:00
Additional information and registration at: Event Detail · VetBiz Portal
Company Opportunities
AArete has a robust team dedicated to business development, capture, and bids and proposals, which is constantly evaluating federal, state, and local market opportunities. These pursuits consistently entail the inclusion of teaming partners who bring unique capabilities to the offering.
Community of Interest

Applicable NAICS
AArete, LLC seeks partners that specialize in operations related to the following:
541512 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
541519 Other Computer Related Services
541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
Capabilities
The following company capabilities are of interest to AArete, LLC:

Low Code/No code Product Delivery
Agile Frameworks
DevSecOps
Data Management
Data integration
Data visualization
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Health Equity/Disparities, Behavioral Studies

Desired Federal Socioeconomic Classifications
AArete encourages companies with the following federal socioeconomic classifications to participate in this opportunity.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Veteran- Owned Small Business (VOSB)
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone)
8(a)
Small Business (SB)
Other (AI/AN)

About AArete, LLC:
AArete is a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in driving profitability improvement, digital transformation and strategy & change for Public Sector, Healthcare and Financial Services clients. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by a digital-first mindset, market intelligence, and data-driven approach to deliver purposeful change and actionable insights.

Acquisition Hour: Service Contracts with Federal Agencies
2025-01-28 11:00 - 12:00
Do you currently have or are you considering bidding on a federal contract for transportation, janitorial, lawn mowing, catering, repair/maintenance or similar services? If you answered yes, then you may have or will be bidding for a SERVICE CONTRACT.
Under a service contract, contractors have additional requirements and obligations. This webinar will help you learn what you need to know to be compliant to these specific contract terms and conditions. Join us this webinar as we discuss the ins and outs of Service Contracts.
This webinar will cover:
• General Information
• Performance Based Acquisitions
• Statement of Work
• Service Contract Labor Standards Act
• Department of Labor (DOL) Wage Determinations
Speaker: Carol Murphy, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

WisDOT Annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Workshop and Networking Summit - Wisconsin Dells, WI
2025-01-29 - 2025-01-30 | Wilderness Resort, 511 E Adams St., Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosts the Annual DBE Workshop and Networking Summit to engage highway contractors, consultants, subcontractors and laborers in communications and teambuilding interactions that lead to a diverse and equitable highway contracting environment.
They also congratulate the 2024 Golden Shovel and Hall of Fame Awardees. The Secretary’s Golden Shovel awards presented during the Annual DBE Summit Awards Luncheon are designed to recognize exemplary efforts and actions in the implementation of DBE Program principles and desired outcomes. The Golden Shovel award recognizes nominated contractors, consultants, and/or agencies that have gone above and beyond contractual obligations in implementing the principles of the DBE Program that focus on nondiscrimination, business development efforts, compliance procedures and fair and equitable access.
For more information, click here.

Satellite Office: Manitowoc – hosted by Progress Lakeshore
2025-01-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Progress Lakeshore, 202 N 8th St Ste 101, Manitowoc, WI, 54220, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Progress Lakeshore offices in Manitowoc, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Manitowoc, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Acquisition Hour: CMMC Update – January 2025
2025-01-31 13:00 - 13:30
Join us for an essential monthly update designed to provide manufacturers with the latest information on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). As cybersecurity becomes an increasingly critical requirement for Federal and Defense contracting, staying current and compliant is vital for manufacturers looking to secure and maintain federal contracts and subcontracts. This webinar will break down the most recent changes to CMMC, what they mean for your business, and how to ensure your operations are aligned with the latest cybersecurity standards. Don’t miss this opportunity to protect your business and stay ahead of evolving regulations.
Speaker: Matt Frost, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for .5 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

Satellite Office: Madison – hosted by the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus
2025-02-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus, 2125 Commercial Avenue, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue campus in Madison, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Commerical Avenue, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Satellite Office: Madison (MATC Goodman South Campus)
2025-02-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, Room 103, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus in Madison, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Madison – MATC Goodman South, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Manufacturing Competitiveness in the 21st Century Series: Vision Inspection with AI Deep Learning – Chippewa Falls, WI
2025-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) – Chippewa Falls Campus, 770 Scheidler Road Rm 108, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
ANNOUNCING A NEW 3-PART SERIES: Manufacturing Competitiveness in the 21st Century
1. Training Within Industry (TWI)
2. Vision Inspection with AI Deep Learning
3. Cyber Culture for Compliance and Competition
The second in this series: Vision Inspection with AI Deep Learning
Transform Your Manufacturing with AI Vision Systems!
Unlock the full potential of your manufacturing processes with cutting-edge Machine Vision Systems. These systems revolutionize automated inspection, quality control, and decision-making through advanced techniques like pattern recognition, image segmentation, and feature extraction.
Why Choose An AI Vision System?
• Improved Product Quality: Ensure every product meets the highest standards.
• Increased Productivity: Boost overall equipment effectiveness and streamline operations.
• Reduced Waste: Minimize material waste and optimize resource usage.
• Overcome Labor Shortages: Automate tasks to address workforce challenges.
• Enhanced Processes: Continuously improve and refine your manufacturing processes.
• Ensure Compliance: Meet industry standards and regulatory requirements effortlessly.
• Improved Safety: Create a safer working environment for your team.
Integrate and experience unparalleled precision and productivity in your operations. Elevate your business to new heights with technology that delivers results!
Featured Speakers:

David Ding, Associate Dean/Director of School of Engineering – University of Wisconsin-Stout

Learn more about the 3 sessions:

Training Within Industry (TWI)
Vision Inspection with AI Deep Learning
Cyber Culture for Compliance and Competition

To Register: click here.

NCMA Nexus - Long Beach, CA
2025-02-09 - 2025-02-12 | Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA, 90802
NCMA is the neutral forum for real conversations across functions and across government and industry. Nexus is a carefully curated event to create an environment where multi-functional buyer and seller teams train side by side on our shared and pressing challenges for solutions for supply chain risk, requirements planning, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, small business, sustainability, and more.
This event will dive deep into executing beyond OFPP Myth-Busting, forging future buyer-seller relationships, and conducting market research that leads to real solutions. It’s about asking the right questions upfront, removing unnecessary processes, and translating tough conversations into actionable industry invitations on critical topics like data rights, cybersecurity, AI, compliance, and supply chain issues. Attendees will gain acquisition lifecycle skills, whether they’re program managers defining needs, sellers helping to refine requirements, legal teams framing key questions, or finance ensuring the right funding. Nexus drives culture change and leadership in acquisition, offering a space where all functional areas to craft innovative solutions. In-person and virtual registration will be offered.
For more information, click here.

HHS Industry Summit - Bethesda, MD
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-11 | National Institute of Health (NIH) Natcher Conference Center, 45 Center Dr., Bethesda, MD, 20894
This premier event connects each of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Operating Divisions/Staff Divisions (OpDivs) with industry stakeholders to Empower Excellence through Innovation and Partnerships. The HHS Industry Summit is a two-day hybrid conference offering both in-person and virtual participation options. Attendees can explore three specialized tracks – Training, Innovation, and Procurement – crafted to meet the diverse needs of healthcare professionals and industry leaders.
Attendees can:

Connect with HHS Operating Divisions
Engage in Specialized Tracks
Visit the Exhibit Pavilion Highlighting HHS OpDivs
Participate in Matchmaking Opportunities

For more information, click here.

U.S. DoD Small Business Webinar Training Series
2025-02-10 10:00
TOPIC: Project Spectrum
Who should attend:

Small Business Owners
Small Business Professionals
APEX Accelerators
Acquisition Professionals

To register, click here.

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2025-02-11
Small Business Innovation Programs (SBIP) – Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Webinar
This TKO webinar is a course that teaches vendors how to stimulate technological innovation and increase commercialization of R&D within the DLA Land and Maritime managed supply chains improving service to the warfighter. This session is free.
For more information, click here.

U.S. DoD Small Business Webinar Training Series
2025-02-12 10:00
TOPIC: DoD Mentor-Protege Program
Who should attend:

Small Business Owners
Small Business Professionals
APEX Accelerators
Acquisition Professionals

To register, click here.

Satellite Office: Fond du Lac – hosted by Envision Greater Fond du Lac
2025-02-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Envision Greater Fond du Lac, 23 S Main St Ste 101, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in Envision in Fond du Lac, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Fond du Lac, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Federal Market Insights: Starting Your Federal Contracting Journey: Registering in SAM
2025-02-14 12:30 - 13:00
FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by, settle in and take-in the conversation.
The journey of 10,000 miles begins with a single step. If your goal is to be a federal contractor, that first step is registering in SAM. The episode will highlight some of the key ideas and information that apply to this system.
Presented by Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
For the list of Federal Market Insights webinar, please click here.

Satellite Office: Oshkosh – hosted by the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
2025-02-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation, 111 N. Main Street, Ste 204, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location at the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation in Oshkosh, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting.
To view the upcoming schedule for Oshkosh, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Satellite Office: Eau Claire - hosted by the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council
2025-02-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Western Dairyland EOC, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Western Dairyland EOC’s offices located in Eau Claire, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them.
To view the upcoming schedule for Eau Claire, please click here.
To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.

Acquisition Hour: Federal Contracting: Contract Methods and Types of Contracts
2025-02-18 11:00 - 12:00
In Federal Government contracting, there are various contract methods and numerous types of federal contracts. It is important for the contractor to understand both when submitting a bid / proposal to the Federal Government. The contract method impacts what offerors should submit and how the government selects the awardee. The type of contract can affect how much a contractor is paid, risk allocation on cost overruns, and the contractual obligations of the contractor and the government.
This webinar will cover:

Sealed Bidding
Competitive Negotiations
Simplified Acquisitions
Fixed Price Contracts
Cost-Reimbursement Contracts
Indefinite-Delivery Contracts
Time and Materials/Labor Hour Contracts, Letter Contracts, and Basic Ordering Agreements

Speaker: Carol Murphy, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

12th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 1: Introduction and FAR Part 16
2025-02-18 18:00 - 19:30
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, “12th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 1: Introduction and FAR Part 16.” This session is part of the 12th annual FAR Evening Sessions.
The FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam.
Speakers:

Daryl Zahn, Senior Manager, Contracts and Compliance, Leonardo DRS
Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)

This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit.
To view the full schedule of FAR Evening sessions, please click here.

Acquisition Hour: Mastering Federal Construction Contract Performance
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00
So, you have been awarded a federal construction contract – now what? Understanding some unique aspects of public federal construction projects upfront can help ensure timely and profitable performance. This webinar will cover topics ranging from the pre-construction conference to contract close out. Some specific topics to be discussed include:
• Baseline and Interim Schedule Requirements
• Davis Bacon Act Requirements
• Invoicing and Progress Payments
• Inspection
• Punch List and Contract Completion
Speaker: Carol Murphy, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

Government Certification Workshop - DBE (Madison, WI)
2025-02-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus, 2429 Perry Street, Room 103, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
Join the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Tru Mwololo, the Wisconsin Procurement Institute’s Manager of Small Business Programs, for a Government Certifications Workshop where you will learn about what certifications your business may qualify for and how these certifications could help you gain a competitive edge in the government marketplace.
Agenda:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Overview of Certification Kinds and Benefits
15 minute break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Certification Application Overview
15 minute break
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Q&A

Schedule of Topics: click here to view the full schedule and topics for the Government Certification Workshops
