Wisconsin Procurement Institute

NASPO Exchange - Virtual Conference
2021-04-13 - 2021-04-15 | VA
The purpose of the NASPO Exchange is to build relationships among the supplier community and state governments, the largest consumers of goods and services in the country. This conference is a place where learning, networking, and partnering come together to develop business relationships to support public procurements that are effective, efficient, transparent, and fair.
For additional information, visit the full conference site here.

FAR Up Close - FAR Clauses in Federal Construction Services
2021-04-07 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | VA
The federal government spends billions of dollars on construction each year. This webinar will explain, in easy to understand terms, the FAR regulations and clauses related to bonding and alternate payment protections, the Davis Bacon Act, the Changes clause, the Suspension of Work Clause, Differing Site Conditions, Brand Name or Equal Specifications, Certified Cost or Pricing data and Audits. Join us for an up close analysis of the FAR clauses related to these topics and gain a better understanding on the rights and responsibilities of both parties in a federal construction contracting.

Speaker: Helen Henningsen, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View the full 2021 FAR Up Close series schedule.

TOMAH WI VA Medical Center Industry Day - Virtual
2021-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | VA
This virtual event (ZOOM) will focus on opportunities for two requirements at the TOMAH VA Medical Center. This event will consist of a requirements overview, discussion on bid preparation, and a networking and discussion session. Industry is highly encouraged to come prepared and ask questions.
View additional information on this event in beta.SAM.gov at this link.
AGENDA
10:00am Welcome and Introductions – moderated by Steve Maier, Small Business Liaison NCO-12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center
10:15am Overview of the Requirements – presented by Brandon Harris and Maureen Falaschi, Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center
10:45am Preparing to Quote on These Requirements – presented by Helen Henningsen, WPI
• Registration
• Form 1449
• Performance Standard
• Preparing your response – proposal instructions
11:30am Post Event Networking and Discussions – hosted by WPI – an interactive session
• Teaming and Partnering
• Additional questions and assistance
Click here to view the Tomah VA Medical Center primary service area.

Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Woman Owned Businesses
2021-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | VA
Woman-owned businesses can receive advantage when selling to various Public entities. In most cases, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It is important for businesses to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process.
This webinar will provide an overview of these programs, application processes, describe eligibility requirements as well as the benefits and obligations for certifications with:

Federal Government agencies
State Government agencies (including WisDOT and State of Wisconsin)
Local Government agencies (including Milwaukee City and County, Dane County, Madison (City), and MMSD).

UPDATE: The U.S. SBA has ended self-certification of Woman Owned Small Businesses and, as of October 15, 2020, self-certification is no longer an option.
Speakers:

Shane Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration
Tondra Davis, Director, Supplier Diversity Program, Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Enterprise Operations
Kim Garber, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.
View a schedule of all upcoming Small Business Certification webinars.

Acquisition Hour: Intellectual Property for Government Contractors & Subcontractors & the STTR/SBIR Stakeholder
2021-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 | VA
When doing business with the Federal Government, you (the contractor) may encounter situations where the government is entitled to receive intellectual property rights. The scope of government rights in a contractor’s intellectual property depends primarily on the type of intellectual property at issue, specifically, whether the intellectual property is a patent or patentable intellectual property, copyrighted material, or rights in technical data or computer software.
Small businesses participating in the SBIR/STTR programs encounter those different types of IP and should have a good understanding of the rights to which the government may be entitled. For small businesses participating in the SBIR/STTR program it is important to understand Intellectual Property (IP) ‐ Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights.
Companies should not shy away from business opportunities with the government out of fear they will lose valuable intellectual property rights. However, it is critical that a company seeking to do business with the government, either as a prime or subcontractor, understands its intellectual property rights.
This webinar will help you understand the many differences in property rights and help you ensure that you are only providing the government with what is strictly necessary.
Speakers:

Laura Grebe, Partner, Husch Blackwell
Benjamin Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

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

NCMA SubCon Training Workshops
2021-04-06 - 2021-04-07 | VA
Join us April 6-7 for a new, flexible approach to SubCon!
SubCon 2021 is an integrated, in-person, and virtual event, giving you the option to connect face-to-face or dive deep with virtual sessions to jumpstart that big idea.
Ready to Connect Face to Face?
Then plan to join us at Convene in downtown Arlington! We’re getting back to the event you know and love. Education sessions, networking, speakers, and solution providers all in-person in Arlington, VA.
Prefer to Stay Virtual?
If you can’t get away from the office but still want to experience SubCon, then the virtual option is perfect for you. Watch educational sessions and connect with peers from the comfort of your computer.

Moving the Northwest Wisconsin Advantage Forward – Virtual
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:30 | VA
Please join us for a discussion on financial preparation, current programs and resources as well as government contract opportunities for Northwestern Wisconsin businesses.
Moving the Northwest Wisconsin Advantage Forward will be about making sure your business is financially fit BEFORE accepting additional funding or government contract and developing new market opportunities.
With lending changes and new lending programs due to COVID-19, if you want to take advantage of recovery lending from a traditional or public revolving loan fund to complete your contract obligation, you need to make sure your company is financially fit enough first. This session will cover pitfalls of taking a loan just because it seems the advantage is there, and having it cost you in the long run. Also, currently available government contracting opportunities will be highlighted – potentially a new and long term customer.
Speakers:

Shane Mahaffy, U.S. SBA Wisconsin District
Tammie Clendenning, U.S. SBA Wisconsin District
David Wierzba, Northwest WI Regional Economic Development Director, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Ken Pearson, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Anna Ringstad, Indianhead Community Action Agency
Mark Dennis, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

This webinar is presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Northwest Regional Planning Commission, Indianhead Community Action Agency, and Wisconsin Procurement Institute.

Acquisition Hour: Using the New FPDS and Desktop Tools to Analyze Federal Procurement Data
2021-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | VA
Identifying and accessing data related to federal procurement is for the most part a relatively easy task. Making sense of the data; seeing patterns and answering specific questions can be extremely challenging without the use of commonly available software tools. This webinar will review tools such as Excel, Excel Pivot Tables and Microsoft BI and how these tools can be used to gain insight, understand patterns and in general turn data into a viable and usable strategic resource.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

8th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter - FAR Evening Study Group - Session 8, FAR Parts 42-53
2021-03-23 18:00 - 19:30 | VA
This will be the 8th year that the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter will be hosting and presenting this series.
These sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors.
In addition, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. Learn more at https://www.ncmahq.org/certification/certified-federal-contract-manager-(cfcm)

This session will be presented by Jason Rathsack, Group Lead, Business Operations, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits.
View the full 2021 FAR Evening Study Group schedule.

Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Certification Program and Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) Program
2021-03-23 13:00 - 14:00 | VA
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.
Businesses 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
Locating 8(a) set aside opportunities
Marketing your 8(a) certified business

Speakers:

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

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.
View a schedule of all upcoming Small Business Certification webinars.

SAME 2021 Virtual Capital Week
2021-03-22 - 2021-03-26 | VA
Strategic Direction for Long-Term Success
SAME has held the DOD & Federal Agency Briefings for more than 15 years and we commit to providing superior education and networking to the executive- and senior-level representatives from SAME member companies that attend the 2021 event, which will be held virtually this upcoming March. The Department of Defense (DOD) & Federal Agency Program Briefings provides SAME members a chance to hear about the projected upcoming fiscal year engineering, construction and environmental programs from contracting representatives, flag and general officers, and senior executive service leaders from the engineering components of the military services and select federal agencies.
Attendees can expect to hear from participating agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Army Installation Management Command, Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, National Nuclear Security Administration, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, General Services Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Defense Health Agency.
The event will have one-on-one appointments where you can connect with others to discuss the needs of your organization and booths from our sponsors and exhibitors where you can learn more about the products and services they offer.
Visit the full event site for more information.

Cyber Friday: Managing Vendor Risk
2021-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 | VA
Companies are responsible for their suppliers’ and subcontractors’ quality, price and delivery. In addition, they must ensure that a recipient of specified contract information is both eligible to receive that information and can provide adequate cyber security while they use or are in possession of the information. This webinar will provide an overview of the most common programs, program requirements, and discussion points for both new and current supply chain members.
Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

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

GSA's Online Federal Acquisition Service Training (FAST) Monthly Conference
2021-03-18 12:00 - 15:00 | VA
GSA’s Office of Customer Accounts & Stakeholder Engagement is hosting a series of five online trainings to support both prospective and current federal buyers and industry partners!
The first session is Thursday, March 18th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET and highlights buying and selling Management & Advisory Services.
Join GSA category experts Brian Boothe and Chelsey Hayes to discover best practices, tools and techniques to get the most out of your next management & advisory services procurement. The scenario-based session will cover:

Market research techniques to inform requirements
Best practices on sourcing qualified suppliers
Emerging market trends and insights impacting management and advisory services

In addition, you’ll get access to a suite of acquisition planning packages and e-tools developed to support the buying/selling process; and earn 3 Continuous Learning Points.
Full series information at this site.

FAR Up Close - FAR Regulations and Clauses in Federal Service Contracts
2021-03-17 13:30 - 14:30 | VA
This is your chance to learn about some relatively unique aspects of selling services to the federal government! This webinar will cover the FAR regulations and clauses related to The Service Contract Act, extensions of service contracts, performance based service contracts, personal services contracts and consulting contracts. This webinar will provide an up close analysis of the FAR regulations and clauses related to these topics and attendees will come away with a deeper understanding of the requirements in federal service contracts.

Speaker: Helen Henningsen, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View the full 2021 FAR Up Close series schedule.

Acquisition Hour: Responding to Sources Sought Request and Preparing Your Capabilities Statement
2021-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 | VA
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, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Mark Dennis, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

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

8th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter - FAR Evening Study Group - Session 7, FAR Parts 34-41
2021-03-16 18:00 - 19:30 | VA
This will be the 8th year that the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter will be hosting and presenting this series.
These sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors.
In addition, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. Learn more at https://www.ncmahq.org/certification/certified-federal-contract-manager-(cfcm)

This session will be presented by Daryl Zahn, CFCM, Senior Manager, Contracts and Compliance, DRS Naval Power Systems, Inc.
This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits.
View the full 2021 FAR Evening Study Group schedule.

Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Requirements
2021-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | VA
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 costs 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, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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.
View a schedule of all upcoming Small Business Certification webinars.

Virtual Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
2021-03-16 07:00 - 14:30 | VA
The TKO seminar is a session that teaches vendors how to START doing business with Defense Logistics Agency. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to get paid. There will also be many other relevant topics of discussion. This course is designed for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, but NOT a company that provides services.
To register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil select “DLA Land and Maritime” fill out the registration form and additional information will be provided to you.

Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs Webinar Series - USAID
2021-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | VA
Join Ms. Teneshia Alston, Small Business Goaling Program Manager, USAID Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) for an overview of the USAID mission, small business objectives, programs, initiatives and contracting opportunities.​

FAR Up Close - FAR and DFARS Regulations and Clauses in Manufacturing Contracts
2021-03-10 13:30 - 14:30 | VA
As a manufacturer bidding or performing on Federal contracts or subcontracts, it is critical that you know, understand and can be compliant with your contract’s Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses. This session will focus on the requirements from these two documents most often included in contracts for manufactured products.
Speaker: Daryl Zahn, CFCM, Senior Manager, Contracts and Compliance, DRS Naval Power Systems, Inc.

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View the full 2021 FAR Up Close series schedule.

Doing Business with DLA - Webinar - With a Special Emphasis on Women-Owned Small Businesses
2021-03-10 12:30 - 13:30 | VA
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.
March is Women’s History Month. We will have special emphasis on WOSB businesses during this session. This session is open to all not just WOSBs.
To register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil select “HQ DLA Small Business Programs” fill out the registration form and additional information will be provided to you.

Acquisition Hour: Using Data to Develop Your Federal Business Strategic Plan
2021-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | VA
Strategic plans require information and data. Data helps to identify and qualify customers, their needs and how they buy. This webinar will discuss a variety of data sources and how to select and use data elements accessible in the primary data source to answer these and other important questions.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

8th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter - FAR Evening Study Group - Session 6, FAR Parts 30-33
2021-03-09 18:00 - 19:30 | VA

TKO DIBBS Quoting - Webinar
2021-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 | VA
The TKO seminar is a session that teaches vendors how to START doing business with Defense Logistics Agency. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings, and how to use Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to get paid. There will also be many other relevant topics of discussion. This course is designed for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, but NOT a company that provides services.
To register for this event go to https://tko.dla.mil, select “DLA Land and Maritime,” fill out the registration form, and additional information will be provided to you.

Cyber Friday: CMMC Level 3 - Completing the steps needed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information.
2021-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | VA
Achieving a CMMC certification is both an end and a starting point. Certification is the end of a long involved process that focuses on practices and procedures. The certification indicates that the foundational elements that are required are in place. However, certification is also a beginning as now a company is eligible to be awarded a contract, receive, handle and most importantly protect Controlled Unclassified Information. This is not only the most difficult task, it is the most important. This webinar will explore the issues related to making these transitions, what makes them difficult to achieve and possible strategies that may support these efforts.

Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

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

Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs Webinar Series – DHS
2021-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | VA
Ms. Darlene Bullock, Executive Director, DHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will join us to discuss procurement programs, FY21 opportunities and procedures for small businesses.

Breaking the Barrier with Integrity Grading & Excavating - Rothschild, WI
2021-03-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Holiday Inn & Suites, 100 Imperial Drive, Rothschild, WI, 54474, United States
Integrity Grading & Excavating, Inc. cordially invites you to attend “Breaking the Barrier.”
View the Event Flyer
This FREE seminar is open to anyone interested in learning more about Wisconsin’s DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) program.
Featured Speakers include:

Madalena Maestri – WisDOT DBE Program Chief
Clyess Peterson – WisDOT Project Manager Tribal Affairs
Chris Steinagle – J. Ryan Bonding Company
Craig Clement – ProElectric (DBE)
Guest Panel for Q&A

Discover the advantages of being a DBE in Wisconsin.
Learn more about bidding and bonding for projects.
Gather creative resources for finding qualified employees.
Network with DBE’s, DOT Professionals and Contractors.
There is NO COST to attend this seminar.
Please RSVP to Kerry Miller at:

(715) 359-4042, OR
kerry.miller@integrityge.com

FAR Up Close - FAR Regulations and Clauses for Commercial Items
2021-03-03 13:30 - 14:30 | VA
If you sell goods, supplies, equipment, or even non-construction services in the private sector, then chances are that the Federal government also buys what you sell using Commercial Item procurement procedures. This webinar will explain the regulations, provisions, and clauses related to procurement of Commercial Items and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Items. It will provide an up close analysis of the FAR provisions on submitting an offer and on government evaluation of offers and will explain the FAR clauses that detail the applicable terms and conditions. Join us for this webinar and expand your knowledge about the federal government’s procurement of Commercial Items.

Speaker: Helen Henningsen, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View the full 2021 FAR Up Close series schedule.

8th Annual WPI and NCMA WI Chapter - FAR Evening Study Group - Session 5, FAR Parts 19-29
2021-03-02 18:00 - 19:30 | VA

February 2021 ALT Industry Day Session
2021-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | VA
Full Event Details Page
Program Executive Office- Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PEO IEW&S) is excited to invite our industry partners to participate in our ALT Industry Day forum on Feb 25 at 1:00 p.m. Our PMs, along with our Army Contracting Command (ACC) counterparts, will again be on hand to share new opportunities as well as provide updates on those briefed during our past events.
Topics for Feb 2021 ALT Industry Day Session:

Contract Opportunities Overview, to include major milestone dates on the critical path to contract award.
Special Topic Discussion on Open System Architecture.
Q&A between industry and the PEO/PMs and ACC.

Those interested in participating will need to register at https://peoiews-events.com/alt/ by Feb 24, 2021 to receive access to the event link.
This is the only site that will contain read-ahead materials for Industry review prior to each session as well as previous Q&As. For questions please contact: usarmy.APG.peo-iews.mbx.information@mail.mil.
