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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Overview of CPARS
DESCRIPTION:Past Performance may impact future contract awards. \nAs a Federal Contractor it is critical for you to understand the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) which collects and maintains Contractor’s Past Performance Information. Past performance is now one of the most important selection criteria in Government contracting. It is critical for the Contractor to review the comments and ratings for timeliness and accuracy. Contractors should be aware that there may be an opportunity to modify results with the assessing official and possibly shape the performance evaluation. \nUnderstanding the process and management of the CPARS process may be critical to you winning the next contract you are bidding. \nThis webinar will provide insights into: \n\nWhat is CPARS\nWhat contracts are reported by CPARS\nThe CPARS process\nOther Federal Government rating systems\nHow to maximize your past performance rating\n\nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-overview-of-cpars-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181009T130000
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Selling to the State of Wisconsin and Local Governments
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the State and Local governments spend millions of dollars procuring products and services from qualified vendors. This webinar is ideal for businesses interested in learning how to enter the state and local government contracting markets. \nThis webinar will provide insights into: \n\nThe workings of state and local government procurement processes\nIdentifying future contract opportunities through market research\nGetting started and connecting with buyers\n\nSpeaker: Kate Hill\, Heartland Information Research\, Inc \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-selling-to-the-state-of-wisconsin-and-local-governments-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: eSRS Individual Subcontractor Reporting (ISR) Basics
DESCRIPTION:The eSRS ISR report collects prime contractor and subcontractor subcontract award data for a specific Federal Government agency when a Prime/Subcontractor\n(a) holds one or more contracts over $700\,000 (over $1\,500\,000 for construction of a public facility); and \n(b) is required to report subcontracts awarded to Small Business (SB)\, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)\, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)\, HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB)\, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)\, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)\, Alaskan Native Corporations (ANC) and Indian Tribes concerns under a subcontracting plan with the Federal Government. \nThis webinar will provide: \n\nThe basics of submitting an ISR\nThe basics of filing a Summary with the electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS)\nAssistance to first time Small Business Liaison Officers (SBLO)\nA refresher for newer SBLOs\n\nSpeaker: Kim Garber – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-esrs-individual-subcontractor-reporting-isr-basics-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180925T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180925T140000
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour – Introduction to Certifications Available to Woman Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Woman-owned businesses can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases\, a certification process must be completed to qualify.\nIt is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of these programs\, application process\, describe eligibility requirements as well as the benefits and obligations for certifications with: \n\nFederal Government agencies\nState Government agencies (including WisDOT and State of Wisconsin)\nLocal Government agencies (including Milwaukee City and County\, Dane County\, Madison (City)\, MMSD)\nCorporate (Large business)\n\nSpeakers: Shane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, US Small Business Administration (SBA) and Kim Garber – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-introduction-to-certifications-available-to-woman-owned-businesses-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The Future of SAM.gov
DESCRIPTION:Meet the new SAM.gov! beta.SAM.gov will become the official U.S. government website for people who make\, receive\, and manage federal awards.\nIt will be the central HUB for the entire federal awards community –assistance\, grants and procurement. General Services Administration (GSA) went public with the new site last August. \nOnce integrated\, 10 systems (including fbo.gov\, fpds.gov\, Wage Determination\, CPARS\, CFDA and others) will be categorized by their main feature (such as contract opportunities\, registration\, and wage determinations) into a centralized website called beta.SAM.gov. \nThis webinar will provide an overview on: \n\nThe Integrated Award Environment\nChanges with beta.SAM.gov\nSearching the data for contract opportunities\nTransitioning to the new SAM.gov\n\nSpeaker: Kim Garber – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-future-of-sam-gov-2/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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