Selling to the Department of Veterans Affairs / Opportunities with Ft. McCoy- learn more at this year's Volk Field Small Business Conference - August 6 - 7 in Camp Douglas.  CLICK HERE for updated information.

NDIA is gathering legislative experts, program managers and PEO’s, along with customers from across the military services, Homeland Security, and other federal agencies to talk about actual, upcoming requirements for FY15 and beyond. The focus will also be on small business: who is looking for small businesses, for what opportunities, and when will requirements be shaped and publicly released? NDIA SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE - September 9 - 10 2014 - Springfield, VA - CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION and REGISTRATION

CALLING all current and graduate 8(a) firms.  Knowledge and networking on August 21 at the Milwaukee Yacht Club.  CLICK HERE for updated information and registration.

The Wisconsin Procurement Institute in conjunction with the Northwest Michigan Procurement Technical Assistance Center received national recognition. Thursday, the award was presented to them by Marinette Marine at the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. CLICK HERE for story and video

WPS secures $484 million government contract

Oshkosh Corp. armored truck passes military test

U.S. Senate Committee Moves Forward LCS Funding Proposal

Sysco Baraboo, Baraboo, Wisconsin, has been awarded a maximum $16,500,000 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment contract for prime vendor food and beverage support. This contract was a competitive acquisition and two offers were received. Location of performance is Wisconsin with a July 13, 2019 performance completion date. This is a two-year base contract with one one-year and one two-year option periods. Using military services are Army and Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal year 2014 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE300-14-D-3029).

Supporting the Federal and Defense Supply Chain Series - What every subcontractor should know - Marinette, WI - Jul 23-24, 2014  CLICK HERE for detail

Topics include:

• Contractor Purchasing System Review
• Cost - Pricing
• Understanding the Requirements of Your Contract
• ITAR – International Traffic and Arms Compliance
• Awards Presentation by Marinette Marine Corporation

8th Annual Volk Field Small Business Conference - Featuring the Department of Veterans Affairs State Opportunities Showcase August 6 - 7 2014 - Visit the website for updated information and registration

IBM Partners with Epic in Battle for Pentagon’s Multibillion-Dollar EHR Deal  CLICK HERE FOR STORY

Ft. McCoy Small Business Event - June 26 2014 - A MUST ATTEND for businesses interested in selling to Ft. McCoy - CLICK HERE for details and registration

GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - Growing Your Business with Certifications, Teaming and Market Intelligence – June 24 2014 in Ashland, WI at Northland College – FREE EVENT

Guest speakers include:

•  Eric Ness, District Director Wisconsin US SBA
• Jean Marie Thiel, President - Belonger Corporation
• William Kurtz, P.E., President – Chequamegon Bay Group
•  Jeffery Emerson, Brent Pickard, & Laurie Dolsen – WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT)

CLICK HERE for registration and updated information

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Training - Madison, WI - Benefiting contractors working with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Milwaukee County, Dane County and City of Madison.  June 24 2014 in Madison WI.  CLICK HERE for updated information and registration.  FREE SESSION.

Pentagon Ranks Top Suppliers to Spark Competition Among Contractors - potential future opportunities for Wisconsin subcontractors

Defense Acquisition Briefing -Undersecretary Frank Kendall III and Assistant Secretary Sean Stackley briefed reporters and responded to questions on the second annual… on CSPAN2

Growing Your Business with Certifications, Teaming and Market Intelligence - Green Bay, WI - June 19, 2014 - a MUST ATTEND FOR all small businesses that want to successfully enter and grow in the government market.  Jean Thiel, a successful government contractor will be sharing her experience and expertise and will be joined by WPI , US SBA and other experts.  CLICK HERE FOR LINK to EVENT

June 18 2014 workshop at FVTC (Appleton) for MANUFACTURERS.  Training will be lead by experts and contractors supporting the Department of Defense supply chain.  CLICK HERE for updated information.

Wisconsin in Washington - June 10 - 12 2014
Updated schedule on WIW website
Contact Kim Garber at kimg@wispro.org or josephs@wispro.org or call 414-270-3600 for additional information

For current Federal Contractors

• June 25 - Milwaukee - Costing, Pricing and DCAA Compliance - Winning in Today's Government Contracting Market  -

• Price to Win: Randy Richter – Richter & Company
• DCAA Approved Accounting Systems Overview: Darrell Oyer – H. Bernstein Associates, Inc.
• Joint Ventures : A growing trend: Edward Tolchin, Esq. – Offit Kurman
• How to Shred an RFP for Winning Cost Proposals: Harley Bernstein – H. Bernstein Associates, Inc.
• Accounting Update 2014: Panel

• July 30 - Milwaukee - Incurred Cost Contractor Seminar - Incurred Cost Submission Preparation Training - presented by Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

Join us on June 18 in Appleton, WI for a unique workshop that will help your manufacturing business gain the competitive edge in the Federal market. You will also have the opportunity to individually discuss your specific products / capabilities, challenges and opportunities with the presenters.

Speakers include:

• Daryl G. Zahn, CFCM, Manager, Contracts and Compliance, DRS Power & Control Technologies, Inc. – DRS is a significant DoD contractor on Navy programs as well as a primary subcontractor to Marinette Marines on various projects including the LCS project.
• William Capelle, VP, American Pride Industrial Equipment & Services – Green Bay - Mr. Capelle has been involved with Industrial and Government Business Development for over 25 years working with large clients including 3M, Monsanto, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Oshkosh Corporation, CH2M Hill and is currently VP at American Pride, a growing Federal contractor.
• Jean Polka, Government Contract Specialist, WPI - Oshkosh - Ms. Polka has acquired over 30 years of experience as a Contract Manager at Oshkosh Corporation. Her areas of expertise include negotiations, Federal Acquisition Regulations and compliance. 

CLICK HERE FOR DETAIL AND REGISTRATION

Wisconsin in Washington - a unique experience to meet with your legislators and decision makers in DC.  This program provides unique access for Wisconsin businesses to learn about as well as discuss upcoming programs, challenges and funding opportunities. Updated WIW speaker list includes:

• Steve Moffitt - Navigating Capitol Hill - experienced in DOD and technology issues and opportunities
• Ed Silva - part of team that lead the growth of a Wisconsin 8a firm to acquisition by CACI
• Dr. Al Burman - previous leadership in acquisition policy advising Reagan, Bush and Clinton
•  Will Stone - previously worked with WI Cong Obey on issues on energy, telecommunications, environment and others
•  Mark Meservey, VP Oshkosh Corporation based in DC - will share his knowledge and experience
• John Streufert, Dir National Cyber Security for Dept Homeland Security 
• Tony Warshel, Director DOD Operational Energy
• Representatives from USAID, US Army Corps of Engineers, Dept of State, Dept of Energy and other DC based agencies

Visit the WIW WEBSITE or contact Kim Garber at kimg@wispro.org or hilaryd@wispro.org or call 414-270-3600.  

Congratulations to Jacob Haupte, WPI Intern –

For receiving his

Masters Degree in Public Administration and Urban Planning (dual degree)from UWM this weekend.

Updated agenda for Wisconsin in Washington - DHS, US AID, Department of State, Department of Energy added to schedule for June 10 - 12.  Contact Kim Garber at kimg@wispro.org or Hilary DeBlois at hilaryd@wispro.org or call 414-270-3600 for additional information.  Unique opportunity to meet with agency reps and Wisconsin delegation.

House Defense Bill Would Raise Small Business Contracting Goals ......increase the government wide small business prime contracting goal from 23 percent of contracting dollars to 25 percent and establish a 40 percent subcontracting goal  CLICK HERE for story

Take your Federal sales to the next level.  Join us at Wisconsin in Washington - June 10 - 12, 2014 in DC.  CLICK HERE for more information.

Congress Considers Hundreds of NDAA Amendments This Week CLICK HERE for story

IDSC Holdings, LLC., Kenosha, Wisconsin, is being awarded a not-to-exceed $6,857,381 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of hand tools and toolboxes for Low Rate Initial Production 7, in support of the Joint Strike Fighter F35 Tool Control program. Work will be performed in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and is expected to be completed in May 2015.

Oshkosh Defense Equips M-ATV for Unmanned Route-Clearance Missions CLICK HERE FOR STORY

Oshkosh Corp. receives continued funding for unmanned ground vehicles  from the US Office of Naval Research  CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY

This year's Federal Manufacturing Conference scheduled for May 14 -15 2014 in Appleton, WI has been cancelled.