Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Doing Business with the Navy - Webinar
2020-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Meet NAVWAR OSBP – Mr. Dan Deconzo and his team for an introduction and coaching on Doing Business with NAVWAR. Guest speakers include the NAVWAR small business team as well as Command Deputy Program Managers.
Speaker: Mr. Dan Deconzo, Small Business Director, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR)

NCMA World Congress 2020 - Grapevine, TX
2020-07-26 - 2020-07-29 | Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX, 76051, United States
NCMA’s World Congress is the nation’s premier training event for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals.
Over 2,200 participants from both government and industry backgrounds gather to learn about critical issues challenging our industry.

Acquisition Hour: Tools and Resources to Use for Gaining a Better Understanding of Your Federal Customers
2020-07-24 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Determining customer value – Information needed for success. This webinar will explore the basic questions that should be asked and information sources that can be used by companies seeking to better understand their current customers and identify prospects.
Customers have varying needs and they often utilize a variety of contracting vehicles to purchase the goods and services necessary to support their operations. In fiscal year 2019, 2,725 contracting offices made awards classified under 1,140 different NAICS codes. Of the more than $589 Billion awarded, approximately 48% of the total was awarded using Delivery Orders and roughly 44% was awarded via Definitive Contracts. The implication is clear: not understanding your customer and their buying habits can potentially hinder a company’s chances for success. There are costs to Customer Acquisition and Retention. This is exactly the reason why each company should develop their own tailored Customer Evaluation tool.
As a first step, companies should ask a variety of questions such as:

How do they buy – What procurement vehicles are used?
What do they buy? Products/Services – MRO?
How competitive is the market? – Number of offers
How many contracts are awarded during a time period – what is their value?
Is the market SB friendly?

Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits.
View a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hours.

Haven’t Signed the MAS Consolidation Mass Mod A812 Yet? – GSA Webinar
2020-07-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Thank you to our industry partners – more than 85 percent of current Schedule contractors have already signed the Jan. 31, 2020 Mass Modification (Mass Mod) updating their present contracts to conform with the terms and conditions of GSA’s new consolidated Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). Remember, failure to accept this Mass Mod by July 31, 2020 will result in your offerings no longer being accessible on GSA eTools.
If you still have questions about the Mass Mod, please join MAS PMO Director Stephanie Shutt and other GSA experts for one of the live training opportunities listed below. The MAS PMO will go through a short presentation and then open it up for questions. The program will be the same for each training, so you only need to attend one.
Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 (2:00 – 3:00 PM ET): Register here
Questions? Email us anytime at maspmo@gsa.gov.
Thank you for your continued partnership.

FedMall: How DoD Small Businesses Can Purchase & Sell PPE
2020-07-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Are you a small business working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and need a place to buy PPE for your company? Do you have non-Medical PPE available for purchase that you don’t already sell through a DLA contract?

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has created a NEW small business marketplace within FedMall allowing DoD Small Business Contractors to exclusively browse and shop for non-medical PPE and similar material offered by the commercial supplier community. This webinar will help answer questions for interested buyers and suppliers.

Buyers
The Small Business Contractor Contingency Store is now OPEN on FedMall. DoD Small Business government contractors are now authorized to purchase non-Medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) direct from suppliers with a government purchase card or corporate credit card.
FedMall has numerous vendors with over 230 items for sale to meet your PPE needs. The offerings include cloth face masks, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, protective gloves, gowns, face shields, thermometers, signage and other social distancing aids for the workplace.
Read the Buyers Guid
Suppliers
DLA is actively looking for suppliers to provide non-medical PPE and other similar items. This flyer provides guidance on the who, what, when, and how, as well as the FedMall point-of-contact regarding this corridor.
Read the Suppliers Guide
What will be discussed?
A brief overview of FedMall in General will be provided, followed by a walk-thru of the specific registration steps necessary for Small Business DoD contractors to purchase or sell non-Medical PPE on FedMall. Buyers and Sellers will walk away with the tools and information needed to successfully register in FedMall.
Guest Speaker
Mr. James Mette, FedMall Program Manager, DLA J62
How to join
Join Online
Join by Phone
+1-510-210-8882 USA Toll
Meeting number (access code): 199 004 6142
Meeting password: [REDACTED]
Connect with OSBP
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business.defense.gov

Sign up for emails
This webinar is being put on by the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) in conjunction with Defense Acquisition University (DAU). For the latest information on upcoming webinars, sign up for emails.

Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Regulations
2020-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
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

Speaker:

Shane Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Mark Dennis, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

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

Northwoods/Northeast Wisconsin Government Opportunities - Webinar
2020-07-21 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Significant opportunities exist for Northwoods and Northeast Wisconsin businesses to sell to State and Federal governments. Please join us and learn how to do business with the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Wisconsin and other agencies. This webinar workshop is directed toward the counties of Vilas, Forest, Florence, Oneida, Lincoln, Langlade, Oconto, Marinette, Menomonie, and Shawano. However, small businesses from all areas of the state are welcome to attend.
Speakers will discuss:

Actual, currently available State and Federal contract opportunities
Ten Steps to Prepare for Government Contracting
Grow North Regional Economic Development Corporation Programs as a resource in the Northwoods and Northeast areas of the state

Speakers:
Brittany Beyer, Executive Director, Grow North Regional Economic Development Corporation
Mike Lesneski, Small Business Advisor, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Tammie Clendenning, Lead Economic Development Specialist, Small Business Administration

DLA Packaging Webinar
2020-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Webinars will be held for numerous topics throughout the year. The webinars are held using Adobe Connect. Registration is necessary to gain access to Webinars.

Acquisition Hour: OFCCP Compliance 101
2020-07-21 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Did you know that, as a federal contractor, you committed your company to certain EEO and Affirmative Action obligations when you signed the contract and that you are required to implement an Affirmative Action Plan as a condition of your federal contract? Are you complying with the requirement under VEVRAA to list your positions with the local ESDS/State Job Bank, invite applicants to self-identify their veteran and IWD status, and annually assess your outreach?
Gain a high level understanding of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) compliance regulations federal contractors and subcontractors must follow.
Join Roselle Rogers and Tim Muma of LocalJobNetwork as we explore the what, when, why, and how of OFCCP. Learn about the significant role you play in fulfilling Affirmative Action obligations and maintaining compliance through recruiting, documentation, and recordkeeping.
In this free webinar, you will learn:

What the OFCCP is and what they do
Who is covered under the OFCCP’s jurisdiction
The laws and regulations that OFCCP enforces
Compliance tasks such as mandatory job listing, effective outreach, self-ID, record-keeping, and disposition codes
Consequences of non-compliance

Speakers:

Roselle Rogers, LocalJobNetwork
Tim Muma, LocalJobNetwork

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

GSA PSHC Industry Partner Events - Webinar
2020-07-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Join the governmentwide Professional Services Category for the second in our series
of virtual forecasting webinars. During this sessions, representatives from the EPA
will present and discuss potential upcoming professional service opportunities.
The webinar will provide industry insight on upcoming procurement’s and trends
occurring in the professional services sector. The webinar is open to industry
partners that hold a government-wide professional services contract (OASIS and
GSA Schedule). The first webinar was held on June 23. Recordings and Q&A from both
sessions will be posted to Interact in August.

Speaker:
Bounce Quarry, GSA

EPA Category Management and Competition Team

*** This Meeting may be recorded. By continuing to participate, speak, or ask questions, you are consenting to be recorded ***

Northwoods/Northeast Wisconsin Government Opportunities
2020-07-21 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Join us for an in depth look at the opportunities for collaboration, contracting and funding for your community. Municipalities, Counties, Cities and other governmental agencies will have the chance to hear from the Small Business Association, Wisconsin Procurement Institute, and Grow North Economic Development. Find out how your can apply for funding, contract with local vendors, and connect with other entities who face the same challenges to collaborate and innovate solutions for positive change in your community.

Acquisition Hour: 2020 Technology Trends
2020-07-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Do you know what the top technology trends are in 2020?
Whether for commercial or government contracts, part of your job is to be aware of the latest technology to help you support your requirements and compliance.
With technology changing so rapidly, how can we keep up? It can be daunting to say the least!
Companies that are interested or are currently doing business with Federal, State or Local government agencies should attend this webinar to get an update on the latest hot trends in technology.
And we will share tips and tricks to help you stay current in the most efficient manner!
SPEAKER:

Merri Beckfield, Customer Success Manager, MARS Solutions Group

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

Acquisition Hour: Responding to Sources Sought Request and Capabilities Statements
2020-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
A Sources Sought notice is a market research tool that Contracting Officers use to determine the availability of specific capabilities in the marketplace. Sources Sought are also used to determine if there are enough qualified small businesses able to perform to potentially set aside the specific requirement. These Sources Sought are posted in beta.SAM.gov and provide businesses a significant opportunity to present their qualifications and capabilities to support a specific requirement.
Along with Sources Sought, this session will discuss developing a targeted Capabilities Statement to address specific needs in the government.
Well prepared responses to a Sources Sought or development of a focused Capabilities Statement are critical to successful review by the Government agency – especially in our current dynamic contracting environment.
This webinar will cover:

What are Sources Sought Notices (SSNs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)
Locating SSNs and RFIs
Preparing a focused response to SSNs and RFIs
How to develop a targeted and effective Capability Statement

Speakers:

Helen Henningsen, WPI
Mark Dennis, WPI

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

Doing Business with the Department of Navy - Webinar
2020-07-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Join Mr. Jimmy Smith, Director of the Department of the Navy’s Office of Small Business Programs (DON OSBP) as he gives an overview and provides helpful information on how to do business with the Department of the Navy.

Doing Business with the United Nations - Webinar
2020-07-14 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
PART TWO – SAVE THE DATE! The next webinar in the series will provide in-depth tips on how to win a UN contract!

Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Certification Program
2020-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
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
Locating 8(a) set aside opportunities
Marketing your 8(a) certified business

Speaker:

Shane Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Mark Dennis, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

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

Virtual TKO Seminar
2020-07-14 07:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
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.

SOLD OUT - DLA Virtual Information Day - Webinar
2020-07-14 - 2020-07-15 | WI
Overview: On Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15, the Department of Defense’s COVID-19 Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), in coordination with interagency partners, will host a virtual information day regarding current and future demand for personal protective equipment (PPE).
Goal: Provide current and potential suppliers of PPE an understanding of U.S. government demand, including an overview of the tranche 2 requirements for DLA (in support of HHS), as well as the long-term demand for PPE across the coming year based on market research. The event will also include major trade associations providing their medical and non-medical grade PPE requirements in order for industry to return to full work capacity.
Target Audience: Current and potential domestic producers of PPE (end-items as well as sub-tier suppliers of material) and major trade associations and members, representing consumers of PPE.
Location: Virtual event (Zoom webcast, specific details TBD)
Days / Times: Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15; times as listed below (subject to change)
Additional information can be found at https://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Business/JointIndustryEngagementVirtual/.

Coffee with Karman and Kelly - Interactive Virtual Business Networking Event
2020-07-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Coffee with Kim, Karman & Kelly!
A Virtual Business Networking event, Fridays at 10:30am
Changes to the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification
Starting May 29, join Karman Briggs, Director of the Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center, and Kelly Berry, owner of ResourceAbility LLC, for weekly online interactive discussions every Friday morning at 10:30am. Each week, we will have a timely business or entrepreneurial topic to discuss and a featured industry expert. Meet and interact with other small business owners, freelancers and independent contractors online, from the comfort and safety of your own home. Meetings will take place via Zoom at 10:30am each Friday morning and are free to attend, but registration is required.
WPI’s Kim Garber will join the conversation to speak about government contracting opportunities and changes to the Women – Owned Small Business certification program.

GSA Region 5 OSDBU HUBZone "Meet the Prime" Subcontracting Event - Virtual
2020-07-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Summary: GSA Region 5 OSDBU is hosting a “Meet the Prime” Subcontracting Event. The prime is interested in sharing their subcontracting process with potential subcontractors in the NAICS Codes 561210 and 541370 categories.
During the Virtual Session attendees will have the opportunity to connect with(www.davey.com). GSA Prime contractor The Davey Resource Group, Inc., GIS & IT Services.
This is a FREE, virtual event.
You need to register @ r5smallbusiness@gsa.gov, copy and paste,”Registering For Find event details in beta.sam.gov (search for OSBU Chicago Event)

What's Happening in Government Business in Northwest Wisconsin? - Webinar
2020-07-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Significant opportunities exist for Northwest Wisconsin businesses to sell to State and Federal governments. Please join us and learn how to do business with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, Fort McCoy, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin Department of Administration, and other agencies. This webinar workshop is directed toward the northwestern counties of Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, Price, Rusk, Taylor, Barron and Polk, but small businesses from all areas of the state are welcome to attend.
Speakers will discuss:

Actual, currently available State and Federal contract opportunities
Ten Steps to Prepare for Government Contracting

NWRPC Programs as a resource in Northwest Wisconsin
Risks imposed on bidding on a project, without being fully prepared cash-wise or asset-wise

Speakers:
Ken Pearson, Business Development Specialist / Loan Fund Manager, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Mark Dennis, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

Haven’t Signed the MAS Consolidation Mass Mod A812 Yet? - GSA Webinar
2020-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Thank you to our industry partners – more than 85 percent of current Schedule contractors have already signed the Jan. 31, 2020 Mass Modification (Mass Mod) updating their present contracts to conform with the terms and conditions of GSA’s new consolidated Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). Remember, failure to accept this Mass Mod by July 31, 2020 will result in your offerings no longer being accessible on GSA eTools.
If you still have questions about the Mass Mod, please join MAS PMO Director Stephanie Shutt and other GSA experts for one of the live training opportunities listed below. The MAS PMO will go through a short presentation and then open it up for questions. The program will be the same for each training, so you only need to attend one.
Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 (1:00 – 2:00 PM ET): Register here
Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 (2:00 – 3:00 PM ET): Register here
Questions? Email us anytime at maspmo@gsa.gov.
Thank you for your continued partnership.

Acquisition Hour: Are You Ready - Big Changes Coming to the U.S. SBA Federal Women-Owned Small Business Program
2020-07-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
The US SBA will be ending self-certification of Women Owned Small Business this year. In summer 2020, the WOSB and EDWOSB certification process will change. Self-certification will no longer be an option, and women owned small businesses will have to either certify through SBA’s FREE online certification at certify.sba.gov.
Effective July 15, 2020, women-owned small businesses (WOSB) and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB) will be required to obtain certification of their WOSB/EDWOSB status to compete for certain federal contracts.
This webinar will walk you through the new process and share how a WOSB or EDWOSB can successfully leverage their certification in the Federal marketplace. Many Federal government agencies are not meeting their Women Owned Business goals.
If you are a women owned small business considering entering the Federal market or are a current Federal contractor, you should attend.
Presenters:
Shane Mahaffy, U.S. Small Business Administration
Jessie Leonard, Women’s Business Development Center
Kim Garber, WPI
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
View a schedule of all upcoming webinars.

Doing Business with the UN - Webinar
2020-06-30 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
This seminar will offer an introduction to the UN’s nearly $19 billion procurement market and feature remarks from the U.S. Ambassador to the UN Cherith Norman, U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary Ana Guevara, and UN Assistant Secretary General Christian Saunders, as well as presentations on doing business with the UN and the UN Global Marketplace (UNGM)/vendor registration.

Neris Baez, Director of the United Nations Headquarters Procurement Division in New York, will provide an overview of the UN procurement system. Director Baez will outline the UN’s buying needs and inform participants on how to pursue procurement opportunities. Ms. Baez represents the United Nations Procurement Division (UN/PD), which buys over $3billion in goods and services for the UN Secretariat, which includes the UN’s headquarters offices in NY, Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi, as well as the UN’s Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Office of Information and Communications Technology.

Elias Sukkarieh, Procurement Officer with the UN’s Vendor Registration Team, will also discuss the UN Global Marketplace, the online procurement portal. And Mr. Sukkarieh will share tips on how to register as a UN vendor in the UNGM system – a critical initial step in successfully doing business with the UN. Participants will have the opportunity to engage the speakers and ask questions pertaining UN procurement and the UNGM registration process.
PART TWO – SAVE THE DATE! The next webinar (July 14; 1-230pm) in this series will provide in-depth tips on how to win a UN contract!

Acquisition Hour: How the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Will Impact Your Business
2020-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Companies interested in conducting business with the Department of Defense in late FY-20 and beyond will have to meet a new and stringent set of cybersecurity requirements including review and certification by a DoD identified Third Party. These requirements will apply to all businesses – Primes, and Subcontractors at any level. This webinar will provide additional detail and information related to these new requirements along with practical suggestions for how to manage your company’s efforts toward preparing for and managing these requirements.
Speaker: Marc Violante, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
To view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.

Sales Opportunities in the City of Milwaukee, MMSD, and UW-Milwaukee Government Markets – Webinar
2020-06-25 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START
Significant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to State and Local governments. Please join us and learn about how to do business with the City of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Speakers will discuss:

What & how they buy
How they announce opportunities
First Steps – registrations, certifications, other requirements
Provisions for non-performance /Force Majeure

Speakers:

Nikki Purvis, City of Milwaukee, Office of Small Business Development, Director
Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Director, City of Milwaukee, Purchasing Division, Purchasing Director
Michelle Kaczmarowski, Supplier Diversity Specialist, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Tom Scrivener, UWM, Purchasing Director

14th Annual Wisconsin Government Business Opportunities Conference (GOBC) - Webinar
2020-06-24 | WI, United States
The 14th Annual Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) is now virtual!
Stay connected at wigobc.org for further details.
Join WPI, Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Fort McCoy, Juneau County Economic Development and partners for a day of informative sessions.
AGENDA
The webinar will cease for breaks at designated times during the day, requiring you to log back into the webinar.

8:00am Briefings from Volk Field ANG, Ft. McCoy, and Wisconsin National Guard
9:00am Break
9:30am Legal Update for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors presented by Husch Blackwell
10:30am Break
11:00am Where is the Money – Federal Priorities, Opportunities and Strategy presented by David Zvenyach
11:40am Update for Federal Contractors presented by Eric Ness, US SBA WI
Noon Lunch Break
12:30pm U.S. Navy Shipbuilding Outlook presented by Leonardo DRS & Fincantieri Marinette Marine
1:30pm Briefing from Fort McCoy, the 88th Readiness Division (29 states), and the 84th Training Division
2:00pm Break
2:30pm DOD Contract Management Update presented by DCMA and DIBCAC
3:30pm Business Development, The New Normal presented by Megan McKinney & Aaron Kapellusch
4:00pm Emergency and Disaster Contracting presented by WPI
4:30pm End of Day
Confirmed Speakers:

Brigadier General David W. May, Deputy Adjutant General, Wisconsin Air National Guard
Lt. Col. Michael J. Western, Interim Commander, Volk Field Air National Guard Base
Tonya Townsell, Public Affairs Officer, Fort McCoy
Jason Rathsack, Group Lead, Business Operations MCWA, DCMA Milwaukee
Ms. Dana C. Mason & Ms. Carley E. Salmon, DCMA Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center
Megan McKinney, NDIA Member Leadership Council Vice Chair / NDIA Great Lakes Board Member
Aaron Kapellusch, Business Development Executive
Daryl Zahn, Senior Manager of Contracts and Compliance for DRS Naval Power Systems, Inc.
Richard Deschauer, Senior Director of Contracts and Compliance for DRS Naval Power Systems, Inc.
Eric Ness, District Director, Small Business Administration
V. David Zvenyach, Zvenyach LLC.
Brian Waagner, Partner, Husch Blackwell Washington, D.C. Office
Bill Hughes, Husch Blackwell
Terry Whipple, Executive Director, Juneau County Economic Development Corporation
Helen Henningsen, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Mark Dennis, Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Tony Steinhoff, Director, Mission and Installation Contracting Command
Kevin Van De Ven, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Fincantieri Marinette Marine

Save the Date, Day 2: October 15 2020

In-person at Volk Field in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin.
Our traditional Day 2 program with government agency and prime contractor representatives.
Watch for further details and registration information.

Thank you to our partners:

AICCW – FACC – WIBA
Bentley
Dunn County EDC
Envision Greater Fond du Lac
Fort McCoy
Florence County Economic Development Corporation
Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA)
Juneau County Economic Development Corporation
National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter
NDIA Great Lakes Chapter
Nicolet College
Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Progress Lakeshore
Volk Field Air National Guard Base
UW Stout – Manufacturing Outreach Center
Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Western Dairyland
WEDC

This conference is eligible for up to 6.5 CPE credits.

Defense Contract Audit Agency Training- Traverse City, MI
2020-06-23 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Networks Northwest Conference Center, 1209 S. Garfield Ave. Suite C, Traverse City, MI, 49686, United States
Are you currently contracting with the federal government? Are you interested in contracting with the federal government? Do you have questions on Price Proposals, Overhead Cost Rates, Postaward Contract Audits, and/or Accounting System Requirements? Here is your chance to get these and other questions answered from a Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) expert.
The instructor, Mr. Joseph Greger, is the Small Business Program Manager for DCAA and is located at DCAA Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, Virgina. In this capacity, he serves as the program manager and audit expert for the small business program with responsibility to provide assistance, consultation, and internal control with regard to audit requirements and their application to small businesses.
Two opportunities to attend; Hancock in April, Traverse City in June.
This seminar will cover:

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

Middleton Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Update - Webinar
2020-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
What It Takes To Compete and Win In The World’s Largest Market
Last year the federal government spent almost $600 billion and the State of Wisconsin about $3 billion on manufacturing, construction, technology, R & D, good and services. This market is not for everyone and the barriers to entry can be a bit steep, but with an understanding of how it works, determining where you fit and how to identify and locate good opportunities, the government can be a very good and long term customer.
Speaker: Aina Vilumons, WPI
Fees/Admission: This event is FREE for members as a member benefit. To receive the member pricing, please log into your Chamber account. If you do not have login information, please email at lisaquam@middletonchamber.com.

Acquisition Hour: Intellectual property for Government Contractors & Subcontractors & the STTR/SBIR Stakeholder
2020-06-16 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | WI
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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.
Speaker: Laura Grebe, Partner, Husch Blackwell
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
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