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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Service Contracts with Federal Agencies - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you currently have or are you considering bidding on a federal contract for transportation\, janitorial\, lawn mowing\, catering\, repair/maintenance or similar services? If you answered yes\, then you may have or will be bidding for a SERVICE CONTRACT. \nUnder a service contract\, contractors have additional requirements and obligations. This webinar will help you learn what you need to know to be compliant to these specific contract terms and conditions. Join us this webinar as we discuss the ins and outs of Service Contracts. \nThis webinar will cover:\n• General Information\n• Performance Based Acquisitions\n• Statement of Work\n• Service Contract Labor Standards Act\n• Department of Labor (DOL) Wage Determinations \nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\, an APEX ACCELERATOR \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.\nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-service-contracts-with-federal-agencies/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
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SUMMARY:10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 4: FAR Parts 13-18 - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar\, “10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 4: FAR Parts 13-18” on February 28 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. This session is part of the 10th annual FAR Evening Sessions. To register\, please click here. \nThe FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition\, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. \n-FAR 13: Simplified Acquisition Procedures \n-FAR 14: Sealed Bidding \n-FAR 15: Contracting by Negotiation \n-FAR 16: Types of Contracts \n-FAR 17: Special Contracting Methods \n-FAR 18: Emergency Acquisitions \n\nSpeaker: \n\nDaryl G. Zahn\, CFCM\, Senior Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, Leonardo DRS\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit. \nFor a full schedule of the FAR sessions\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/10th-annual-far-evening-webinar-and-study-group-session-4-far-parts-13-18/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20221223T234035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T234035Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: System Security Plan and Plan of Action and Milestones Construction - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) are critical components of your IT Security Program – required by both NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC. We will review the elements necessary for preparing an effective SSP and POAM and maintain them within your organization. \nSpeaker: Matt Frost\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here.\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-system-security-plan-and-plan-of-action-and-milestones-construction/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220831T011827Z
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UID:10002779-1677002400-1677007800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 3: FAR Parts 5-12
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar\, “10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 3: FAR Parts 5-12” on February 21 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. This session is part of the 10th annual FAR Evening Sessions. To register\, please click here. \nThe FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition\, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. \n-FAR 5: Publicizing Contract Actions \n-FAR 6: Competition Requirements \n-FAR 7: Acquisition Planning \n-FAR 8: Required Sources of Supplies and Services \n-FAR 9: Contractor Qualifications \n-FAR 10: Market Research \n-FAR 11: Describing Agency Needs \n-FAR 12: Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services \n\nSpeakers: \n\nDaryl G. Zahn\, CFCM\, Senior Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, Leonardo DRS\nRichard Deschauer\, Director\, Contracts and Compliance\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit. \nFor a full schedule of the FAR sessions\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/10th-annual-far-evening-webinar-and-study-group-session-3-far-parts-5-12/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220831T003436Z
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UID:10002778-1676397600-1676403000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 2: FAR Parts 1-4
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar\, “10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 2: FAR Parts 1-4” on February 14 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. This session is part of the 10th annual FAR Evening Sessions. To register\, please click here. \nThe FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition\, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. \n-FAR 1: Federal Acquisition Regulations System \n-FAR 2: Definitions of Words and Terms \n-FAR 3: Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest \n-FAR 4: Administrative and Information Matters \n\nSpeaker: \n\nDaryl G. Zahn\, CFCM\, Senior Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, Leonardo DRS\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit. \nFor a full schedule of the FAR sessions\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/10th-annual-far-evening-webinar-and-study-group-2-far-parts-1-4/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20221223T233146Z
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UID:10002834-1676026800-1676030400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Preparing for Self-Assessment
DESCRIPTION:A Self-Assessment is currently required in order to meet DFARS 252.204-7012 and will be required as a part of DFARS 252.204-7021. In this session we will discuss what are the expectations for any Self-Assessment as performed under NIST SP 800-171 as well as review the materials and resources available to assist you in your Self-Assessment. \nSpeaker: Matt Frost\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here.\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-preparing-for-self-assessment/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220817T022046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T022046Z
UID:10002772-1675792800-1675798200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 1: Introduction and FAR Part 16
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar\, “10th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 1: Introduction and FAR Part 16” on February 7 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. This session is part of the 10th annual FAR Evening Sessions. To register\, please click here. \nThe FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition\, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. \n-FAR 16: Types of Contracts \n\nSpeaker: \n\nDaryl G. Zahn\, CFCM\, Senior Manager\, Contracts and Compliance\, Leonardo DRS\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit. \nFor a full schedule of the FAR sessions\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/10th-annual-far-evening-webinar-and-study-group-introduction-and-far-part-16/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20221222T023456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T023456Z
UID:10002827-1675249200-1675252800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Preparing a Winning Government Proposal
DESCRIPTION:Your proposals are not generating government contract awards. You think you are submitting the greatest option. Why are they not selecting you? Your proposal may offer wonderful things but is it RESPONSIVE and EFFECTIVE? \nWriting a proposal takes time\, careful planning and a complete understanding of the requirement. A proposal must provide credible evidence that your business understands the problem\, has a comprehensive solution\, has the skills and experience to do the work\, and can provide the solution at a competitive price. Join us and learn what makes an effective winning proposal. \nAn effective\, responsive proposal can give you the competitive edge your business is looking for. All contractors and subcontractors looking to improve their proposals should attend. \nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.\nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-preparing-a-winning-government-proposal-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20221216T020730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T020730Z
UID:10002320-1673442000-1673445600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click here. \nIf 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. \nThis webinar is designed to be a primer before FAR Evening Sessions\, which will give you an in-depth look at the FAR. To view a list of the FAR Evening sessions and to register\, please click here. \nWhat you will learn:\n• How the FAR is structured\n• Locate and search for FAR clauses\n• Understanding how to determine what clauses apply to your solicitation / contract\n• A BASIC understanding of the FAR \nSpeaker: Carol Murphy\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-overview-of-the-far/2023-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220902T005239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T005239Z
UID:10002796-1673348400-1673352000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The SBA 8(a) Program and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Program
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “The SBA 8(a) Program and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Program” will be held on January 10\, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Click here to register. \nBusinesses 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. \nWhile 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. \nBusinesses certified under the 8(a) program can also:\n· Receive sole source contracts\n· Compete for set-aside contracts\n· Receive assistance from a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting\n· Form joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program\n· Receive management and technical assistance\, including business training\, counseling\, marketing assistance and high-level executive development \nDuring the presentation we will discuss:\n· What is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)?\n· Eligibility Criteria\n· The Application Process\n· Program Benefits\n· What is expected from an 8(a) participant\n· Locating 8(a) set aside opportunities\n· Marketing your 8(a) certified business \n\nSpeakers:\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-sba-8a-program-and-small-disadvantaged-business-sdb-program/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220824T022524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T022524Z
UID:10002261-1669978800-1669982400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Designing and Using Security Exercises to Test and Improve Security Programs
DESCRIPTION:The fall Cyber Friday series will conclude with the topic\, “Designing and Using Security Exercises to Test and Improve Security Programs” on Friday\, December 2 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nCybersecurity plans are developed with the best of intentions\, the utmost care\, and are stored “on the shelf” ready to go. Are they functional and have they been developed in a manner to deal with typical cyber incidents and attacks? Planning and hoping for the best is one strategy – but not a very effective one. There are a variety of other strategies that will support a stronger program such as penetration testing\, external phishing campaigns (ransomware and other)\, and even physical disruption to the network to trigger the incident response plan. These options\, though\, require contracting with specialized firms to perform a limited scope of work. Due to cost and scheduling limitations\, they are often not practical. \nAlternatively\, a company can utilize internally developed and managed exercises to test their cyber incident response capabilities for any number of incidents. Exercises provide two important pieces of feedback. First\, an exercise will provide valuable information on how well the company’s Incident Response plan functions and secondly\, the exercise will test the staff’s knowledge of the plan and their duties within the plan. \nThis webinar will discuss the basic design of an exercise\, available resources and related considerations. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-designing-and-using-security-exercises-to-test-and-improve-security-programs/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220831T224305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T224305Z
UID:10002281-1669719600-1669723200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The HUBZone Program - Certification Benefits and Regulations
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “The HUBZone Program – Certification Benefits and Regulations” will be held on November 29 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. Indian reservations and other Indian Country locations automatically qualify as HUBZones. \nCurrently\, many Federal agencies and Federal Prime contractors are NOT meeting their HUBZone goals. This could be a potential opportunity for your business. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \n· HUBZone certification requirements\n· Benefits of and applying for an SBA HUBZone certification\n· Terms and no-cost of HUBZone certification\n· Process and no-cost renewal of your HUBZone certification\n· Locating HUBZone opportunities\n· Marketing your HUBZone certified business\n· Changes to the HUBZone program \n\nSpeakers:\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, US.Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-the-hubzone-program-certification-benefits-and-regulations-5/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220822T225950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T225950Z
UID:10002260-1668769200-1668772800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Incident Identification\, Reporting Requirements\, and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:The Cyber Friday series will discuss the topic\, “Incident Identification\, Reporting Requirements\, and Recovery” on Friday\, November 18\, at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nBoth FAR 52.204-21 and DFARS 252.204-7012 require companies to report cyber incidents. In addition\, DFARS 252.204-7012 requires companies to implement NIST 800-171 r2 and to formally investigate the incident\, preserve forensic evidence\, and be prepared to support additional information requires from DoD. Additionally\, Section 3.6 of NIST 800-171 r2 requires companies to\, “Establish an operational incident-handling capability for organizational systems that includes preparation\, detection\, analysis\, containment\, recovery\, and user response activities.” This webinar will review these requirements\, references\, resources\, and actions that companies can use to develop their plans. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/incident-identification-reporting-requirements-and-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220902T000448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T000448Z
UID:10002795-1668690000-1668693600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Developing a DoD Business Strategy
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinar on “Developing a DoD Business Strategy” will be held on November 17 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nThe goal of a business strategy is to help identify customers that have similar and recurring needs as well as determine what actions\, skills\, and resources a company will need to access and effectively compete in the market. Many companies have an interest or a goal of doing business with DoD\, but they have not done adequate research to identify which of the 24 DoD agencies or the more that 1\,000 contracting offices procure their product(s) and or service(s). This webinar will focus on the most common attributes used to identify and characterize procurements and help to answer the all-important questions – who is my customer? How do they buy? What is required to compete AND who are my competitors? \n\nSpeaker: Benjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dod-supplier-roadmap-series-developing-a-dod-business-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220831T221427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T221427Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour on\, “Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings” will be held on Wednesday\, November 16 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nOpportunities are coming up for small businesses to meet with Government Agencies and their Prime Contractors. To take full advantage of these opportunities\, you must do your homework and be prepared. In preparation\, a business must have done their market research on the buyers / primes\, determine the value or solution that their business can provide to the buyers / primes\, have a business card\, a well prepared and focused capabilities statement\, and a prepared elevator pitch. \nJoin Kim Garber from WPI for a discussion on how to prepare for one-on-one buyer meetings. If you are planning to attend The Contracting Academy (TCA)\, In-person / Virtual local buyer meetings and/or Marketplace Wisconsin and would like assistance in preparing for your meetings\, contact Kim Garber at kimg@wispro.org. \n\nSpeakers: Kim Garber\, Director-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-preparing-for-one-on-one-buyer-meetings/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220831T223902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T223902Z
UID:10002280-1668596400-1668600000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Certifications for Veteran Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “Certifications for Veteran Owned Businesses” will be held on November 16 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nSecuring government contracts and subcontracts is not easy. As a Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) you may gain preference when competing for contracts with the State of Wisconsin and Federal government agencies. \nThis webinar will focus on the various veteran owned business certifications and the basics of qualifying and applying. It will also provide an update on upcoming changes to the Federal certification programs.\nIn this webinar\, businesses will learn more about certifications offered by the: \n· State of Wisconsin Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (DVB) certification\n· Vets First Verification Program (CVE) – for veteran and service disabled veteran owned firms looking to do business with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (and FAA)\n· US SBA Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Program (SDVOSB) – for firms working with Federal agencies other than the US Department of Veterans Affairs\n· Other certifications \n\nSpeakers:\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nKim Garber\, Director-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-certifications-for-veteran-owned-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220901T235935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T235935Z
UID:10002794-1668085200-1668088800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Information Types and Handling Procedures
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinar on “Information Types & Handling Procedures” will be held on November 10 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nInformation handling procedures for DoD contractors can encompasses ITAR requirements\, the Joint Certification Program (JCP)\, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)\, and DIBBS C Folders.  This session will share how to determine if these requirements apply and an overview of the application and compliance process.  During this session\, we will also share advice on how to prepare and implement processes to support continued confidence in your information handling procedures. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/27682/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220822T225311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T225311Z
UID:10002777-1667559600-1667563200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Developing and Implementing Essential Security Policies\, Practices\, and Procedures
DESCRIPTION:The Cyber Friday series will continue with the topic\, “Developing and Implementing Essential Security Policies\, Practices\, and Procedures” on Friday\, November 4\, at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nCybersecurity does not exist solely by virtue of regulations\, contractual requirement\, or because someone says that it is required. Cybersecurity requires a positive corporate environment\, support\, and effort to achieve the proper blend of knowledge\, actions and both software and hardware. By themselves\, these elements will provide a degree of cybersecurity. However\, to achieve the level of cybersecurity required by DoD\, companies must take time to develop and implement policies\, practices\, and procedures. This webinar will discuss the types of documentation that companies should develop during their planning\, implementation\, and operational phases of creating their cybersecurity programs. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-developing-and-implementing-essential-security-policies-practices-and-procedures/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220901T234308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T234308Z
UID:10002791-1667480400-1667484000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Non-Traditional Acquisition Methods
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap series webinar on “Non-Traditional Acquisition Methods” will be held on Thursday\, November 3 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nNon-traditional acquisition methods can encompass a host of acquisition methodologies. One example is Other Transactions (OT) and Teaming arrangements. It is critical that that a company fully understand the nuances of these methods and seek guidance as required. \nOTs are not covered by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and are a highly flexible business tool\, use of which requires the application of astute business acumen to ensure the smarter\, more efficient acquisition of prototype systems for the DoD. OTs require a minimum of at least one non-traditional Defense Contractor participating to a significant extent in the project or a cost-sharing arrangement requiring that at least one-third of the cost of the OTs come from non-Federal sources (ex. Universities). \nTeaming arrangements can take many forms. Simply put\, a teaming agreement is an agreement to allow a prime contractor to form a DoD-sanctioned partnership with a subcontractor. This allows the subcontractor to enhance the relationship with the prime by utilizing the very best capabilities of the relationship. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dod-supplier-roadmap-series-non-traditional-acquisition-methods/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220831T223612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T223612Z
UID:10002278-1667300400-1667304000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Overview of Government Contract Certifications
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “Overview of Government Contract Certifications” will be held on November 1 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nCould becoming certified with the State of Wisconsin or Federal Government increase your business opportunities? \nLearn about the unique certifications that are available\, what is required for qualification and application\, how applications are reviewed and what benefits and opportunities are associated with each type of certification. Before applying for any certification\, a business should evaluate the investment in applying and the value it will bring the business. \n\nSpeakers: \nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nTru Mwololo\, Manager-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-overview-of-government-contract-certifications/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220901T234529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T234529Z
UID:10002792-1666875600-1666879200@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Locating Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinar on “Locating Opportunities” will be held on October 27 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nCompanies interested in doing business with DoD will quickly find out that there are many web sites and other resources offering information about DoD opportunities (IFB – RFP – IFB – solicitations). This webinar will provide an overview of how to locate these opportunities\, review the bid requirements and make a bid/no bid decision. During this session\, we will also discuss how to locate potential DOD subcontracting opportunities. \n\nSpeaker: Benjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dod-supplier-roadmap-series-locating-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220822T224823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T224823Z
UID:10002776-1666350000-1666353600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Vetting and Creating Agreements with Subcontractors and 3rd Party Service Providers
DESCRIPTION:The Cyber Friday series will continue with the topic\, “Vetting and Creating Agreements with Subcontractors and 3rd Party Service Providers” on Friday\, October 21\, at 11:00 AM. To Register\, please click here. \nCompanies are not at liberty to select just any subcontractor or third-party service provider without ensuring that those companies are eligible to receive and use the information being provided. Additionally\, relying upon a past review may not be sufficient since staff and/or company ownership can change\, and eligibility requirements such as SAM\, JSP\, ITAR\, and/or SPRS can expire. Each contract has requirements that define eligibility and qualifications necessary for the types of information involved. Therefore\, it is important for both contract compliance and information security perspectives that companies be aware of these requirements and develop a system that provides current information both for new and existing supply chain members. \nThis webinar will review a variety of scenarios\, regulations\, requirements\, and analysis required. Additionally\, suggestions will be provided with respect to best practices and documentation that should be used for contract compliance. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-vetting-and-creating-agreements-with-subcontractors-and-3rd-party-service-providers/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220901T235633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T235633Z
UID:10002793-1666270800-1666274400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Performance
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinar on “Performance” will be held on October 20 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nDoD’s unique requirements extend beyond the pre-bid phase and into all aspects of performance. DoD suppliers need to be aware of all contractual requirements including applicable regulations such as Limitations on Subcontracting or the Non-manufacturer rule or requirements related to information security\, product inspection\, packaging and even the FOB point. Suppliers must also be aware of requirements included by references such as DLA’s Master Solicitation and clauses listed in both the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS). This is an essential webinar for companies that are either just exploring this marketplace or that are new to it. This session will provide a solid overview of these requirements\, and it will introduce you to WPI – your resource for all contract related questions. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dod-supplier-roadmap-series-performance/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-picture.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220831T223323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T223323Z
UID:10002277-1666184400-1666188000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on ‘Preparing for One-on-One Buyer Meetings” will be held on October 19 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nOpportunities are coming up for small businesses to meet with Government Agencies and their Prime Contractors. To take full advantage of these opportunities\, you must do your homework and be prepared. In preparation\, a business must have done their market research on the buyer / prime\, determine the value or solution that their business can provide to the buyer / prime\, have prepared a capabilities statement\, and have prepared an elevator pitch. \nJoin Kim Garber from WPI for a discussion on how to prepare for one-on-one buyer meetings. If you are planning to attend Marketplace Wisconsin and would like assistance in preparing for meetings at this event\, contact Kim Garber at kimg@wispro.org. \n\nSpeakers: Kim Garber\, Manager-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-preparing-for-one-on-one-buyer-meetings-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220831T222945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T222945Z
UID:10002275-1666177200-1666180800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Certifications for Minority Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on\, “Certifications for Minority Owned Businesses” will be held on October 19 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nMinority owned business can receive advantages 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 presentation will provide an overview of these programs\, application process\, describe eligibility requirements as well as the benefits and obligations for certifications with: \n· Federal Government agencies\n· State Government agencies (including WisDOT and State of Wisconsin)\n· Local Government agencies (including Milwaukee City and County\, Dane County\, Madison (City)\, MMSD)\n· Corporate (Large business) \n\nSpeakers: \nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nTondra Davis\, Director\, Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program\nTru Mwololo\, Manager-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-certifications-for-minority-owned-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220831T221927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T221927Z
UID:10002271-1666090800-1666094400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Certifications for Woman Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on\, “Certifications for Woman Owned Businesses” will be held on October 18 at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nWoman-owned businesses can receive advantages when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases\, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It 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· Federal Government agencies\n· State Government agencies (including WisDOT and State of Wisconsin)\n· Local Government agencies (including Milwaukee City and County\, Dane County\, Madison [City]\, MMSD)\n· Corporate (Large business) \n\nSpeakers:\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nTondra Davis\, Director\, Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program\nTru Mwololo\, Manager\, Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-certifications-for-woman-owned-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T103000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220831T222240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T222240Z
UID:10002273-1666085400-1666089000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Marketing Your Business to the Government
DESCRIPTION:The next Acquisition Hour webinar on “Marketing Your Business to the Government” will be held on October 18 at 9:30 AM. To register\, please click here. \nDeveloping an understanding of the market\, creating a realistic strategy\, implementing that strategy\, and staying the course to win government contracts are all a challenge for many businesses. During this webinar\, hear from WPI’s Kim Garber\, who will share her insights and experiences to help you maximize your business development and sales efforts. \n\nSpeakers: Kim Garber\, Director-Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-marketing-your-business-to-the-government/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220901T233910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T233910Z
UID:10002790-1665666000-1665669600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Pre-Bid Requirements
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap webinar on “Pre-Bid Requirements” will be held on October 13\, 1:00 PM.  To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufacturers enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nPrior to submitting the first quote or proposal\, a company will need to ensure that it has completed all registrations and has developed and put in place all appropriate compliance program requirements unique to DoD customers. Some customers may have relatively straightforward requirements such as active registration in SAM.gov. Others such as DLA\, which is a major potential customer for manufacturing businesses and parts suppliers\, have several requirements that include registrations\, completion of required training\, submission of specified forms as well as significant efforts related to cybersecurity. The average company can complete these requirements\, but it does take time and awareness of what is required. Knowing a resource such as WPI can help to streamline and accelerate the process. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dod-supplier-roadmap-series-pre-bid-requirements/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wispro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Untitled-picture.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220822T224053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T224053Z
UID:10002775-1665140400-1665144000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Four Key Building Blocks to Use in Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive System Security Plan
DESCRIPTION:The Cyber Friday series will continue with the topic\, “Four Key Building Blocks to Use in Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive System Security Plan” on Friday\, October 7\, at 11:00 AM. To register\, please click here. \nSystem Security Plans (SSP) are not solely a requirement created for NIST 800-171 and the DoD Basic Assessment. The system security plan is fundamental to all cyber security efforts. All companies should take time to develop one and manage it. Unfortunately\, many DoD suppliers view the SSP as a byproduct of conduction the DoD Basic Assessment – essentially a checkmark generated document. \nA SSP should be one of the fundamental organizational documents that helps to guide the company in developing its IT infrastructure and establishing a firm foundation for protecting and securing all types of sensitive information by outlining company and customer driven cybersecurity requirements. This webinar will provide an overview of SSPs\, the type of information used to develop SSPs\, and four key considerations that should be incorporated into the plans. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the full schedule of the Cyber Friday webinars\, please click here. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-four-key-building-blocks-to-use-in-developing-and-implementing-a-comprehensive-system-security-plan/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170621
CREATED:20220901T233509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T233509Z
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SUMMARY:DoD Supplier Roadmap Series: Overview of the Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:The next DoD Supplier Roadmap series webinar “Overview of the Marketplace” will be held on Thursday\, October 6 at 1:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nWelcome to the DoD Supplier Roadmap series. This series is designed to help manufactures enter and compete in the DoD Marketplace. It is designed to help you understand the DoD market\, the environment\, and most of all the amazing variety of opportunities that are available. The series touches on the key elements of doing business with DoD which range from how to locate opportunities\, identifying customers\, the essential role of past performance and most importantly considerations related to developing a DoD Business Strategy. We hope that you find our DoD Supplier Roadmap series for manufacturers to be informative\, useful and that one resource that can help kick-start your efforts to taking advantage of this market and its opportunities. Anytime you have a question about Federal and/or DoD contracting please call WPI’s main office at 414-270-3600 or email info@wispro.org Our services are always available at no cost and our staff is always ready to provide technical assistance. \nSelling to DoD sounds simple and straightforward. After all\, how hard can it be to sell to “a single customer that publicly publishes the majority of its business opportunities?” In reality\, DoD is a large and complex Global entity with approximately 982 Contracting Offices each with varying requirements that span from everyday items to those which can only be described as intricate and esoteric. Additionally\, DoD uses a variety of acquisition vehicles to procure both products and services. This webinar will provide an overview of the essential data needed to gain an understanding of this marketplace and associated purchasing trends. It will also help you to identify and qualify prospects. \n\nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view the full schedule of DoD Supplier Roadmap Series webinars\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dod-supplier-roadmap-series-overview-of-the-marketplace/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack L.":MAILTO:JackL@wispro.org
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