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4/11/25
Federal Market Insights: How to Develop Your Outreach Playbook
Webinar
4/15/25
Acquisition Hour: Government Property Management for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
Webinar
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4/17/25
Govt Cert Workshop - State and Local Certifications - Madison, WI
In Person
4/18/25
Federal Market Insights: Foreign Ownership Control and Influence
Webinar
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GSA MAS Overhaul
Sealing GSA’s dominance on the tech news front today was its announcement of action to tighten the Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS) program to prioritize “value and fiscal responsibility” in Federal contracting. MAS is a government-wide procurement program that streamlines purchasing from pre-approved vendors and exceeded $51.5 billion in sales during fiscal year (FY) 2024. Changes to the program announced Monday by Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum include: allowing contracts to expire that fail to meet sales thresholds; addressing contractor non-compliance and performance concerns; reducing redundancies with other Federal procurement channels; simplifying processes, eliminating inefficiencies, and ensuring proper alignment of program management and oversight; and eliminating items with insufficient market demand or high administrative costs. “With these actions, we can put our agency resources where they get the most impactful return on investment – and that means the goods and services that are most in demand by federal customers,” Gruenbaum said.
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GAO Sustains Protest Over Agency’s Failure to Conduct Price Risk Analysis Under DFARS 252.204-7024
In the recent MicroTechnologies LLC and SMS Data Products Group, Inc. decisions, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sustained protests challenging the Agency’s failure to perform the required price risk analysis under DFARS 252.204-7024. These cases mark the first time the GAO has addressed the application of the relatively new DFARS provision.
This article discusses the provision, the GAO’s holdings, and key takeaways for contractors.
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Six Essential Tips for Understanding Intellectual Property Rights Under Government Contracts
In celebration of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are sharing six essential tips for understanding intellectual property (IP) rights in government contracts. Contractors navigating federal procurement must understand how IP is created, owned, and licensed under government agreements. The failure to properly manage IP rights can lead to the unintended loss of ownership, competitive disadvantages, or disputes with the government over licensing terms. These six tips will help contractors protect their innovations while remaining compliant with government regulations.
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Trump order put states at the forefront of cyber and natural disaster response
President Donald Trump earlier this week signed an executive order that puts the onus on state and local governments to prepare for natural disasters and cyberattacks, as part of his wider push to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The order calls on states and localities to make “common sense approaches and investments” in infrastructure and planning to help prepare for cyberattacks, wildfires, hurricanes and other disasters that they deal with. The order does not specify what those commonsense approaches are or how to fund them.
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GSA to cut 577 schedule vendors, 31 SINs
The General Services Administration is targeting as many as 577 schedule holders for removal in the next six months.
These are companies who have either not met their sales quota in the last year or have performance or compliance issues.
Additionally, GSA is planning on removing 31 Special Item Numbers (SINs) under the schedules program, including several that average less than $25,000 in annual sales. These include 11 in the professional services category and seven in the office management area.
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THE LINK - CONNECTING SUPPLIERS WITH DLA - ISSUE 36
Welcome to issue 36th of "The Link" newsletter, a quarterly publication highlighting information important to our DLA suppliers.
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Small Business Administration Announces Agency-Wide Reorganization
SBA will restructure to eliminate wasteful spending, restore mission of empowering small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, pursuant to EO 14210(Link is external), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its plans for an agency-wide reorganization. To return to its founding mission of empowering small businesses, and to restore accountability to taxpayers, the agency will reduce its workforce by 43% – ending the expansive social policy agenda of the prior Administration, eliminating non-essential roles, and returning to pre-pandemic staffing levels.
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White House Fact Sheets are available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/
Recent published documents include:
- Eliminating Barriers for Federal Artificial Intelligence Use and Procurement
- America First Trade Policy
- Establishing the United States Investment Accelerator
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Agencies have 180 days to develop an AI strategy
Agencies have 180 days to develop an AI strategy for “identifying and removing barriers to their responsible use of AI and for achieving enterprise-wide improvements in the maturity of their applications.” Memo issued by Russell Vought, Director, OMB
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DOD Announces Instructions for Reporting Termination and Cancelation Actions Taken in Response to the Administration's Efficiency Initiatives
The Department of Defense announced today, the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP) memorandum, "Reporting Instructions to Comply with Presidential Action Memorandum 'Radical Transparency About Wasteful Spending' dated February 18, 2025," providing instructions to DoD components for complying with the corresponding Presidential memo.
The DPCAP memo provides specific instructions for reporting termination and cancelation actions taken in response to the Administration's efficiency initiatives, including reporting to both the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and the System for Award Management (SAM).
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SMALL BUSINESS WEEK opportunities
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New Series Announcement
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 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.
- April 11– How to develop your outreach playbook
- April 18– Foreign Ownership Control and Influence (FOCI)
- April 25 – The Federal Market place for those who have the next great idea
Registration now available at
https://www.wispro.org/wpi-events/featured-webinars/federal-market-insights/
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New Sessions Added
Presented by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Wisconsin Chapter, this webinar series covers a range of topics from market entry, sales growth, small business certifications, compliance, and more. Attendees receive 1 CPE credit for attending.
- April 15 – Government Property Management for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
- May 13, 2025 – The 8(a) Business Development Program
- May 27, 2025 – Certification Programs for Women and Veteran Owned Businesses
Registration now available at
Acquisition Hours | Wisconsin Procurement Institute
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May 14, 2025
Winning Government Business: Navigating Compliance Risks to Drive Strategic Advantage
Brookfield Conference Center
325 South Moorland Road Brookfield, WI 53005
In an era of escalating regulatory demands, the path to securing government business is fraught with compliance challenges that can threaten even the most established organizations. Ensuring Your Strategic Advantage offers a unique opportunity to gain critical insights into navigating these complexities. Join industry leaders, compliance experts, and government insiders as they reveal strategies to fortify your business, protect revenue streams, and outpace competitors in an increasingly regulated environment. Whether you’re a C-suite executive, part of a large or small business, in business development, supply chain, contracts, or legal, this event will equip you with the knowledge to stay competitive and safeguard your organization’s future.
Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities are available! For more information, please contact info@ndia-greatlakes.org. This national event is hosted by the NDIA Cybersecurity Division in partnership with the NDIA Great Lakes Chapter.
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May 15, 2025
11th Annual
DOD Contract Management Update
Brookfield Conference Center
325 South Moorland Road Brookfield, WI 53005
Doing business with the Department of Defense presents great opportunities but also complex challenges. In order to be successful, the Defense Industrial Base must keep current with ever changing regulatory requirements, industry trends, and DoD priorities. Whether you’re a current or prospective DoD prime or subcontractor, you won’t want to miss the updates and discussions presented by a mix of Government and Industry experts.
Join Wisconsin’s DOD contractors and subcontractors for this annual event. This in-person event will be held in Milwaukee, WI.
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