Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Acquisition Hour: Responding to Sources Sought and Preparing a Capabilities Statement
2023-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
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 (including small business program certified) able to perform to support setting aside the specific requirement for limited competition. These Sources Sought are posted in SAM.gov and provide businesses with a significant opportunity to present their qualifications and capabilities to support a specific requirement / opportunity.
Along with Sources Sought, this session will discuss the development of a targeted Capabilities Statement to support business development and marketing to Government agencies and Prime Contractors.
Well prepared responses to a Sources Sought and / or the development of a focused Capabilities Statement are critical to the successful presentation of your capacity and capabilities to Government agencies and their Primes – 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

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.

Satellite Office: Madison – hosted by the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus
2023-08-28 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.

Government Certification Workshop
2023-08-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-27 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 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.
Schedule of Topics:
July 27 – Overview of State and Local Certifications
August 24 – Overview of Federal Certifications
September 28 – Overview of State and Local Certifications

DHS Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions
2023-08-24 08:00 - 17:00 | WI
Each fiscal year (FY) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), as part of the Small Business Outreach Program, conducts ten sessions of 15-minute pre-arranged virtual meetings with small businesses. This online session will take place on August 24, 2023 from 8:00AM – 11:15AM CDT and will focus on their regular vendor outreach session with small business specialists and prime contractors.Note: This session is reserved for 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business companies only.
To register for any of these sessions you must first create a profile in the DHS electronic appointment scheduling system at this website. After creating your profile, please click here and scroll down to “Requesting a Vendor Outreach Session Meeting” for information on requesting your meeting.

Satellite Office: Manitowoc – hosted by Progress Lakeshore
2023-08-23 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.

RNC Vendor and Partner Fair
2023-08-23 | The Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53203
Registration to exhibit is now closed.
The MKE 2024 Host Committee, the Republican National Convention (RNC), and VISIT Milwaukee will host a “Convention Partner Fair” on August 23 at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee.
The event will feature 300 booths. Registration is $50, and VISIT Milwaukee will cover the fee for the first 100 vendors that sign up. Fair vendors are encouraged to bring products and samples to their booths for display where appropriate.
For more information, contact the organizer.

Acquisition Hour: Federal Spend to the End
2023-08-15 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
Join us for the Spend to the End event! Starting on July 1st, the Federal Government’s buying season kicks off as many buying office’s procurement activity significantly increased through the end of the fiscal year. Take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with this unique time of year, including research tools, available data, and most importantly, how to leverage this information to understand market trends and key customer preferences. It’s crucial to develop a strategy that aligns with your goals. With 2,671 Contracting Offices making purchases during the previous fiscal year, it’s essential to identify the ones that best suit your objectives. Stay ahead of the game and be well-prepared as the Federal Government gears up for its spending spree until September 30th. Don’t miss out!
Speaker: Marc Violante, Director, Federal Market Strategies, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.

DLA TKO: Packaging
2023-08-15 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held August 15, 2023 from 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be, “Packaging.” To register, please click here. From the drop down menu, please select “DLA Land and Maritime,” then select the TKO seminar(s) you would like to register for.
Virtual TKO Seminars and Webinars are collective and/or individual sessions that teach 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 many other topics. These courses are designed for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, but NOT a company that provides “services.” All sessions are held virtually and free of charge.

Satellite Office: Oshkosh – hosted by the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
2023-08-15 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.

DLA Vendor Information Hub Webinar
2023-08-15 09:00 - 10:00 | WI, United States
DLA Aviation launched the Vendor Information Hub (“the Hub”) on July 12, 2023. The Hub provides increased communications by way of self-service tools, resources, and instructional material from across multiple DoD and/or DLA websites. It also provides a “one stop shop” specifically geared towards the needs of DLA Aviation’s vendors.
This webinar will provide information on the Hub, new additions coming soon, along with a live demonstration on how vendors can maximize its use.

15th Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium and Advanced Program Briefing for Industry
2023-08-15 - 2023-08-17 | Novi Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI, 48374, United States
The National Defense Industrial Association, Michigan Chapter, is hosting their 15th Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS) and Advanced Program Briefing for Industry (APBI). The call for papers is now open! Click here to submit.
GVSETS & APBI provides the opportunity to personally network and share technical research to approximately 1,800 attendees. Scientists and engineers from government, academia and industry are invited to submit papers for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Michigan Chapter’s 15th Annual GVSETS & APBI, in coordination with The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD).
For more information, click here.

WBDC 2023 Midwest Business Conference
2023-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Hyatt Regency O’Hare, ​9300 Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
The WBDC’s 2023 Midwest Business Conference will give attendees the opportunity to learn from industry leaders about how to take your business to the next level and pursue new business opportunities. Mingle and make promising new connections to expand your network.
To view the full event agenda, please visit https://www.wbdc.org/en/2023-midwest-business-conference/#schedule–2

Satellite Office: Madison (MATC Goodman South Campus)
2023-08-10 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.

Satellite Office: Eau Claire - hosted by the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council
2023-08-09 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 Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Overview
2023-08-02 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
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: 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.

17th Annual Wisconsin Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) - Truax Field [in person]
2023-08-02 11:30 - 16:00 | Truax Field Air National Guard Base, 3200 Pierstorff St, Building 500, Madison, 53704, United States
These sessions will give small and diverse businesses the opportunity to learn more about Wisconsin’s federal government facilities, meet with leadership, learn more about the installations’ operations, and about regional procurement opportunities for your business.
This session will also include a presentation and networking opportunity with Prime Contractor Findorff. This is an opportunity to learn more about subcontract opportunities related to construction of facilities supporting the F-35 fighter jet in Madison, WI.
Please register by Wednesday, July 26 to facilitate required base security protocol.
Register now! Summer 2023 will be the 17th Annual Wisconsin Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC)!
Who should attend?

Service Providers
Maintenance Providers
Construction / Trades
Roadwork and related Supporting Services
and more

This conference is being planned as a series to be held across the State of Wisconsin at various locations. Click HERE to view the list of confirmed GOBC locations and dates!

August 2 – GOBC Truax Field

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17th Annual Wisconsin Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) - Fort McCoy [in person]
2023-07-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Fort McCoy, 1654 S 11th Ave, Fort McCoy, WI, 54656, United States
These sessions will give small and diverse businesses the opportunity to learn more about Wisconsin’s federal government facilities, meet with leadership, learn more about the installations’ operations, and about regional procurement opportunities for your business.
Please register by Friday, July 21 to facilitate required base security protocol.
REGISTER NOW! Summer 2023 will be the 17th Annual Wisconsin Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC)!
Who should attend?

Service Providers
Maintenance Providers
Construction / Trades
Roadwork and related Supporting Services
and more

This conference is being planned as a series to be held across the State of Wisconsin at various federal locations. Click HERE to view the list of confirmed GOBC locations and dates!

July 28 – Fort McCoy
Join us for Coffee with the Commander with Col. Stephen T. Messenger, Garrison Commander, Fort McCoy.
Click HERE to view the Fort McCoy event page.
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2024 RNC Impact Series
2023-07-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53208
The Republican National Convention (RNC) Host Committee will be holding a panel discussion on how businesses can get contracts with the RNC. Hear from Milwaukee RNC Host Committee CEO Ted Kellner, 2024 Milwaukee RNC Host Committee CEO, and several area business executives, who have either gotten work for the upcoming convention or were successful in landing contracts for the 2020 DNC Convention.

DHS Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions
2023-07-27 08:00 - 11:30 | WI
Each fiscal year (FY) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), as part of the Small Business Outreach Program, conducts ten sessions of 15-minute pre-arranged virtual meetings with small businesses. This online session will take place on July 27, 2023 from 8:00AM – 11:15AM CDT and will focus on their regular vendor outreach session with small business specialists and prime contractors.
To register for any of these sessions you must first create a profile in the DHS electronic appointment scheduling system at this website. After creating your profile, please click here and scroll down to “Requesting a Vendor Outreach Session Meeting” for information on requesting your meeting.

14th Annual NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Meeting (In Person - Wood Dale, IL)
2023-07-26 16:30 - 20:00 | AAR Corp., 1100 North Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, 60191, United States
NDIA GREAT LAKES CHAPTER INVITES YOU TO JOIN US AT OUR 14TH ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT AAR IN WOOD DALE, IL.
Registration is now OPEN! Click here to save your spot.
Registration closes at 4 PM Central Time on Monday, July 24. On-site registration is NOT available.
SPEAKERS:

Adjutant General, Illinois National Guard; Director, Department of Military Affairs, Major General Rich Neely – CLICK to view bio
Executive Vice President (June 1, 2023), NDIA Brig. Gen. Walsh, USAF (Ret) – CLICK to view bio
Jason Rathsack, DCMA Central Region
Manufacturing Division Chairman’s Update: Jim Segelstrom, (CEO McNally Industries, LLC)
Nicholas P. Gross, Senior Vice President of Integrated Solutions, AAR CORP
Daryl Wm Thomas, Illinois Department of Commerce, APEX Accelerator IL – CLICK to view bio
Aina Vilumsons, Wisconsin Procurement Institute, APEX Accelerator WI

SCHEDULE:

Registration opens at 4:00 PM
Reception starts at 4:30 PM with Networking, Exhibitors, Appetizers
Program follows at 6:00 PM with speakers and Keynote, Major General Rich Neely, Adjutant General, Illinois National Guard; Director, Dept. of Military Affairs
Event closes at 8:00 PM

Event Dress Code: Uniform of the day / Business Casual
Who is AAR: AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs.

Visit the NDIA Great Lakes Chapter online.

ACCOMMODATIONS – Government Rate Available
Courtyard by Marriott, Chicago Wood Dale/Itasca
view on map
view hotel webpage
Address
900 N Wood Dale Rd
Wood Dale, IL 60191

National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) 35th Annual Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event
2023-07-26 - 2023-07-28 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
To register, click here.
The NDIA Department of the Navy Gold Coast Event is the premier Navy procurement conference in the country. Gold Coast provides a forum to educate, guide, and assist businesses, large and small, in support of the warfighter mission within Department of the Navy and throughout the DOD. The event provides exciting and relevant topics delivered by government and industry experts – and boasts insightful panels, workshops and networking events. Of course, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to meet key government and industry contracting personnel through our one-on-one matchmaking sessions – the hallmark of Gold Coast. On the exhibit floor, you will have an opportunity to visit over 200 government agencies and industry organizations, including the ten Navy Systems Commands.
For more information about this event, click here.

17th Annual Wisconsin Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) - Volk Field [in person]
2023-07-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Volk Field Air National Guard Base, 100 Independence Drive, Building 475, Camp Douglas, WI, 54618, United States
These sessions will give small and diverse businesses the opportunity to learn more about Wisconsin’s federal government facilities, meet with leadership, learn more about the installations’ operations, and about regional procurement opportunities for your business.
Please register by Tuesday, July 18 to facilitate required base security protocol.
Register NOW! Summer 2023 is the 17th Annual Wisconsin Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC)!
Who should attend?

Service Providers
Maintenance Providers
Construction / Trades
Roadwork and related Supporting Services
Catering
and more

This conference is being planned as a series to be held across the State of Wisconsin at various federal locations. Click HERE to view the list of confirmed GOBC locations and dates!

July 25 – Volk Field
Join us for Coffee with the Commander with Col. Matthew Eakins, Commander, Volk Field Air National Guard Base.
Click HERE to view the Volk Field event page.
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National Contract Management Association's World Congress 2023
2023-07-23 - 2023-07-26 | WI
The nation’s leading training event for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals is being held July 23-26, Nashville, Tennessee.
To sign up to receive more information about World Congress 2023, please click here.

Waukesha + Business Day
2023-07-21 07:00 - 10:30 | Waukesha Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter Street, Waukesha, WI, 53186
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, local influencers, and seasoned professionals who are eager to share their experiences, insights, and potential partnerships. Forge valuable connections that can help elevate your business to new heights and unlock exciting business prospects.

Sales Opportunities with Government Agencies – In Person (Madison, WI) - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
2023-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Commercial Avenue Campus, 2125 Commercial Avenue, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
In July we will be joined by staff members from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), along with WPI staff to learn more about sales opportunities currently available at the agency.
USDA will share with us details about current and upcoming opportunities at county agencies, as well as how small businesses can leverage certifications when selling to the agency, and much more.
At this monthly in-person event, you will have the opportunity to discuss, ask questions, and share information about your business with USDA representatives. WPI staff will also be available to meet one-on-one and review your business’s government business strategy.
Where:
Madison Area Technical College (MATC), Commercial Avenue Campus
2125 Commercial Avenue
Room 240
Madison, WI 53704

USACE Construction Quality Management Course
2023-07-20 08:00 - 15:30 | WI
The United States Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District is hosting a Construction Quality management Course for Contractors. Attendees will receive a certification valid for 5 years.
Those interested in attending should email their name, company, and contact number to the contact provided above.

Navy Week Milwaukee - Doing Business with the Department of the Navy Workshop (in person)
2023-07-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Beyond Vision, 1540 S 108th St, West Allis, WI, 53214, United States
ON-SITE REGISTRATION available.
REGISTER NOW!
View Speaker Bios – CLICK to open:

Stacey L. Cooper, Deputy of Small Business Programs, Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center
Daryll ‘Shane’ Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Wisconsin District
Eugene Manzanet, Senior Director Diverse Business Development, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC

Learn more about NAVY WEEK IN MILWAUKEE at https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3358288/navy-week-program-sets-sail-for-milwaukee/

CLICK HERE to download parking instructions for this event.

DLA TKO: Pricing
2023-07-18 13:00 - 14:00 | WI
A Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) seminar will be held July 18, 2023 from 1-2 PM CST. The topic will be, “Pricing.” To register, please click here. From the drop down menu, please select “DLA Land and Maritime,” then select the TKO seminar(s) you would like to register for.
Virtual TKO Seminars and Webinars are collective and/or individual sessions that teach 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 many other topics. These courses are designed for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, but NOT a company that provides “services.” All sessions are held virtually and free of charge.

DOD Supply Chain: Cyber Workshop - Madison
2023-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity, 2601 Crossroads Drive, Suite 145, Madison, WI, 53718, United States
ONSITE registration is available
Wisconsin manufacturers are facing a significant challenge in meeting cyber and security compliance requirements that are being included in their Defense, Federal and commercial contracts and subcontracts.
Join us at one of the following in-person sessions to learn from a veteran of the IT Industry as he provides insights and guidance on what manufacturers can do to improve their security position in a rapidly shifting digital landscape, while positioning themselves to meet both existing and upcoming supply chain requirement (such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, ITAR).
Topics covered will include:

System Security Plans
Incident Response
Disaster Recovery

Other Session Dates and Locations:

July 11, 2023 – Green Bay
July 12, 2023 – Milwaukee
July 13, 2023 – Madison (this page)
