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May 14

Winning Government Business: Navigating Compliance Risks to Drive Strategic Advantage Milwaukee, WI

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May 15

11th Annual DOD Contract Management Update Milwaukee, WI

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If you would like to meet with a WPI Representative, contact us at APEXAccelerator@wispro.org or 414-270-3600

Take a look at our remote office hour schedule at https://www.wispro.org/work-with-wpi/office-hours/

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.

• February 14 – Starting Your Federal Contracting Journey: Registering in SAM 
• February 21 – Getting Started with DoD Contracts: Essential Tips and Information 
• February 28 – Navigating DoD Sales: From Regulations to Strategic Planning 
• March 7 – Federal Certifications: Beyond Titles to Strategic Value 
• March 14 – The Language of Government Contracting: Why Definitions Matter
• March 21 – Federal Information Security: Programs Every Contractor Should Know

Happening Weekly

The Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Wisconsin Chapter present the webinar series, “11th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Sessions.” This 8 part series is designed specifically for current Federal contractors. In addition, these sessions will help you prepare for the NCMA CFCM certification exam. All sessions run from 6:00 – 7:30 PM and qualify for 1.5 CPE credit.

• February 18 – Introduction and FAR Part 16
• February 25 – FAR Parts 1-4
• March 4 – FAR Parts 5-12 
• March 11 – FAR Parts 13-18 
• March 18 – FAR Parts 19-29 
• March 25 – FAR Parts 30-33  
• April 1 – FAR Parts 34-41 
• April 8 – FAR Parts 42-53 

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.

• February 26 – Understanding the US SBA and DOD Mentor Protégé Programs (MPP)
• March 5 – Marketing Materials for 1:1 Buyer Mtgs: Capabilities Statements & other Collateral 
• March 19 – Acquisition Hour: Navigating AI: Practical Tips for Federal Contractors 
• April 15 – Government Property Management for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors 

If you are currently, or are planning to be, a contractor or subcontractor supporting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) you are required to comply with the newly finalized CMMC requirements. 



• February 28 – CMMC: Are You Ready for a C3PAO Assessment?
• March 28 – CMMC: Federal Cybersecurity Requirements – Who Must Comply?
• April 25 – CMMC: Maintaining Your CMMC Certification 

Registration now available at

https://www.wispro.org/wpi-events/featured-webinars/cyber-fridays/

Manufacturing Competitiveness in the

21st Century Series

The UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC), Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI), and Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) have partnered to offer a series on manufacturing competitiveness.

Join us for the Training Within Industry (TWI) session of The Manufacturing Competitiveness in the 21st Century Series on December 6th, from 9 AM - 12 PM at CVTC-Chippewa Falls Campus. Sponsored by the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation.

• December 6 - Training Within Industry (TWI)
• February 7 - Vision Inspection with AI Deep Learning
• March 14 - Cyber Culture for Compliance and Competition

March

• March 4, 12th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 3: Introduction and FAR Parts 5-12 - Learn More - Virtual

• March 5, Acquisition Hour: Marketing Materials for One-on-One Buyer Meetings: Capabilities Statements and other Collateral - Learn More - Virtual

• March 7, Federal Market Insights: Federal Certifications: Beyond Titles to Strategic Value - - Learn More - Virtual

• March 11, 12th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 4: Introduction and FAR Parts 13-18 - Learn More - Virtual

• March 14, Manufacturing Competitiveness in the 21st Century Series: Cyber Culture for Compliance and Competition – Chippewa Falls, WI - Learn More - In Person

• March 14, Federal Market Insights: The Language of Government Contracting: Why Definitions Matter - Learn More - Virtual

• March 18, 12th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 5: Introduction and FAR Parts 19-29 - Learn More - Virtual

• March 19, Acquisition Hour: Navigating AI: Practical Tips for Federal Contractors - Learn More - Virtual

• March 20, Government Certification Workshop – Federal Certifications – Madison, WI - Learn More - In Person

• March 21, Federal Market Insights: Federal Information Security: Programs Every Contractor Should Know - Learn More - Virtual

• March 25, 12th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 6: Introduction and FAR Parts 30-33 - Learn More - Virtual

• March 26, Acquisition Hour: Is a GSA Schedule Right for Your Business? - Learn More - Virtual

• March 28, Cyber Friday: CMMC: Federal Cybersecurity Requirements – Who Must Comply? - Learn More - Virtual

April

• April 1, 12th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 7: Introduction and FAR Parts 34-41 - Learn More - Virtual

• April 8, 12th Annual FAR Evening Webinar and Study Group Session 8: Introduction and FAR Parts 42-53 - Learn More - Virtual

• April 15, Acquisition Hour: Government Property Management for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors - Learn More - Virtual

• April 25, Cyber Friday: CMMC: Maintaining Your CMMC Certification - Learn More - Virtual

Fond du Lac

• Mar 13

Green Bay

• Mar 17

Manitowoc

• Mar 19

Oshkosh

• Mar 18

Superior

• Mar 25
• Mar 26

Additional Statewide dates to be announced soon at wispro.org

Partner Events

March 11-12

DLA Training, Knowledge, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar

April 2

Chicago District Corps of Engineers Open House