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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]
The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, “13th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 6: Introduction and FAR Parts 30-33.” This session is part of the 13th annual FAR Evening Sessions. The FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current […]
This webinar will provide an overview of the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and its role in the Department of Defense acquisition and risk management ecosystem. It will explain how SPRS is used to capture and evaluate NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment scores for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), as well as how those scores are viewed and applied by […]
Join us for our Conference & Vendor Expo at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Thursday, March 12 & Friday, March 13, 2026 Sustainable and Green Procurement On our Agenda we have: WAPP Business Meeting Sponsor Presentations Sustainable Purchasing by City of Middleton NIGP Updates by our Chapter Ambassador Vendor Expo Refraining Conflict in […]
Per the DBE Interim Final Rule published on October 3, 2025, all Wisconsin-based DBE and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) firms previously certified using race- or sex-based presumptions of social and economic disadvantage must be reevaluated for recertification by the United Certification Program (UCP). All applicants must now prove social and economic disadvantage on […]
This introductory workshop presented by Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) provides small businesses with a clear, practical overview of how to begin pursuing government contracting opportunities at the city, county, state, and federal levels. The presentation explains how public agencies buy goods and services and where to find contracting opportunities. Find opportunities in government contracting to […]
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.
WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Small Business Development Center at UW - Superior in Superior, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting. To view the upcoming schedule for Superior, please click here. To view the full list of satellite locations and schedules, please click here.
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 during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]
Small businesses are invited to a focused session on preparing for government contracting opportunities. Learn how to assess whether your business is contract-ready, explore financing options to support growth, and hear the latest update on the Blatnik Bridge project and what it could mean for local firms as well as information on the new DBE […]