The Contracting Academy (TCA) – Virtual

Virtual Sessions

Registration and full agenda to be posted at this page.  The December 5 TCA will focus on federal government contracting and opportunities. Sessions will explore best practices in business development and market research, as well as how to leverage various types of business partnerships, including Mentor-Protégé programs, joint ventures, and subcontracting. Additionally, sessions will feature […]

16th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update – In-Person (Milwaukee)

Sonesta Milwaukee West 10499 W Innovation Dr, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

Onsite registration available. Online registration closes Jan. 24th, 11:00 AM. Join Wisconsin's Federal contractors and subcontractors for this annual event. Briefings during the event will provide an overview of the current Federal contracting environment as well as highlight up and coming trends for future business opportunities. Click to download AGENDA EOY Federal Contractor Update Jan […]

Acquisition Hour: U.S. SBA Surety Bond Guarantees: What to Know

The U. S. Small Business Administration’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help your small business obtain contract bid, performance, & payment bonds. Surety bonds help small businesses win contracts by providing the customer with a guarantee that the work will be completed. Many public and private contracts require surety bonds, which are offered by surety […]

11th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 7: FAR Parts 34-41

The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, "11th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 7: FAR Parts 34-41." This session is part of the 11th annual FAR Evening Sessions. The FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. […]

11th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 8: FAR Parts 42-53

The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - Wisconsin Chapter will be presenting the webinar, "11th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 8: FAR Parts 42-53." This session is part of the 11th annual FAR Evening Sessions. The FAR Evening Sessions are designed specifically for current Federal contractors. […]

Acquisition Hour: Preparing a Winning Government Proposal

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? Writing a proposal takes time, careful planning and a complete understanding of the requirement. A proposal must provide credible evidence that […]

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and INDUSTRY: Partnering together to enhance the supply chain and mission readiness (Oshkosh)

Oshkosh Waterfront Convention Center 1 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI, United States

GUEST SPEAKERS Susan Depies-Styer, COL U.S. Army, Director, Land Supplier Operations, DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus, Ohio Don Schulze, Deputy Director, Land Supplier Operations, DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus, Ohio Matt Elliot, DLA Small Business Office Representative TOPICS Doing business with DLA Land and Maritime Urgency related to mission readiness and getting parts to the […]

Acquisition Hour: SAM.gov – Tools for Contracting

SAM.gov offers data and tools to perform market research and enhance your awareness of opportunities in Federal Government spending. This knowledge is critical to developing a successful Federal Government market strategy. During this session, we will be learning how to locate opportunities and awards, as well as how to develop tailored ad hoc reports for […]