Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Develop Your Post-Marketplace Communication Plan

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 […]

Acquisition Hour: Understanding the US SBA and Department of Defense (DOD) Mentor Protégé Programs (MPP) – What You Need to Know

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) both offer Mentor-Protégé Programs (MPP) designed to help small businesses grow, strengthen their capabilities, and compete more effectively in the government marketplace. While both programs aim to foster collaboration between experienced contractors and emerging small businesses, they differ in structure, requirements, benefits, and […]

Cyber Thursday: CMMC – From Top to Bottom – A Program Review

A comprehensive overview of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Attendees will gain insight into the implementation process, including how organizations can prepare for assessment and certification. The session will also outline key requirements and practices across the maturity levels, emphasizing their alignment with NIST SP 800-171. Finally, we’ll review the timeline and milestones […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: WPI Resources to Know About and Take Advantage of

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 […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Setting Your Goals for the New Year

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 […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Defense Production Act

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 […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)

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 […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS)

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 […]

Cyber Thursday: CMMC: Correctly Scoping Your Environment

This webinar provides a clear overview of how to correctly scope an environment for CMMC compliance. It explains what systems, users, and data need to be included, and outlines common challenges organizations face when defining their assessment boundaries. The session will cover practical steps for identifying where Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) resides, how it moves, […]

Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Mentor Protégé Program

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 […]