WPI Podcasts
Federal Market Insights [FMI] 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 at the end of the week. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by, settle in and take-in the conversation.
Upcoming podcast conversations are listed here: Federal Market Insights | Wisconsin Procurement Institute.
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December 2, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Preparations for Marketplace: Maximizing the Value of the Contracting Academy
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November 25, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
The Contracting Academy, Marketplace; Revolutionary FAR Overhaul
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November 18, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Contracting During and Post Shutdown: The Contracting Academy, Marketplace
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October 28, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Federal On-shoring tools and resources – What US companies need to know.
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October 21, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
If a company has received an award, does that mean that they satisfy the Buy American requirements? An topic level discussion of the applicable regulations.
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October 14, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
DIU’s Digital OnRamp platform – What it is and how can it help you succeed in the federal marketplace.
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October 7, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
How the federal government defines research. 5 critical things to know.
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September 30, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Tired of hearing everyone talk about using AI but don’t know how to get started. We will discuss some pointers that will help.
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September 23, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
How to learn what you need to know. Applying the Feynman technique may help.
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September 16, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Are you part of the Old DIB or the New DIB? The battlefield is starting to change and so might DoD’s needs.
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September 9, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Cybersecurity requirements for non-DoD vendors. The big 15; what you need to know. Actions to take.
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September 2, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
What’s New with the FAR? The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul has begun. What you need to know about it.
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August 26, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Do you have skeletons in the closet? Could they come back to life? Issues to ponder. Reviewing past performance.
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August 19, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Record retention – what’s required, what mandates it, why it is important.
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August 12, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
DLA’s QPLs, QMLs, and QBLs AND DLA Warehouse Logistics – what they are and how they apply to your work with DLA
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August 5, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Innovation – Artificial Intelligence and its Role in DLA Contracting: What contractors need to know
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July 29, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Capabilities Statements – Informal observations on what’s good, what’s bad, and how to use effectively Special Guest Jack Laufenberg
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July 22, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Joint Certification Program, U.S. and Canada – An overview of the Military TDA and governing directives
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July 15, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Where’s the Market Research Data? Proxity, SAM, FPDS, and Other Sources
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July 8, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Cracking the Code of the Procurement Instrument Identification (PIID) – How understanding these codes can help you identify customers
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July 1, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
DLA’s Master Solicitation – Are You Reading It, and Why Not?
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June 24, 2025 –Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Manufacturing in Wisconsin: Insights on what’s good and what’s concerning manufacturers in our state
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June 17, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Competition for Government Work “Why aren’t you picking me?”
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May 2, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Foreign Ownership Control and Influence (FOCI)
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April 25, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
The Federal Market place for those who have the next great idea
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April 11, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
How to develop your outreach playbook
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April 4, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS)
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March 21, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Federal Information Security: Programs Every Contractor Should Know
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March 14, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
The Language of Government Contracting: Why Definitions Matter
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March 7, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Federal Certifications: Beyond Titles to Strategic Value
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February 28, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Navigating DoD Sales: From Regulations to Strategic Planning
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February 21, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Getting Started with DoD Contracts: Essential Tips and Information
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February 14, 2025 – Federal Market Insights [FMI]:
Starting Your Federal Contracting Journey: Registering in SAM
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