How The Pentagon (quietly) Spent $1 Billion Of Inflation Relief Money
BREAKING DEFENSE By Michael Marrow and Valerie Insinna “To help fight inflation, the Pentagon was given $1.05 billion to disperse to...
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Service Members Are Skipping Mental Health Treatment Over Privacy Concerns
“TASK AND PURPOSE” By Patty Nieberg “Many military members do not seek mental health services because they don’t think getting that care...
Managing Organization Conflict of Interest (OCI) In Small Business Federal Government Contracting
Image: purchasinginsight.com “SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “If a potential for a conflict of interest is real, it is best to make that...
Why Annual Reviews Are Critical For Small And Mid-Tier Contractors
“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” – By Mark Amtower “What is important to smaller contractors is developing a do-able, realistic path to growth;...
HAVE A PEACEFUL HOLIDAY
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Original Veteran’s Satire From ‘Rose Covered Glasses’ Seventeen Years Ago
CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE EDITORS NOTE: A decade and a half ago, a group of Vietnam Era Veterans gathered to write satire on world events....
Mastering The Year-End Sprint: Keys To Success
“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” By Larry Allen “Experienced government contractors know that this is the time of year when many make or break...
MY MINNESOTA WINTER
Mississippi River Valley - Hastings, Minnesota (click the link and then the pic for telescopic view) https://www.flickr.com/photos/odyss...
A 14 Year Military Reporter Describes “Budget Day” At The Pentagon
Image: Beltway Bandits, Cronyism And Department of Defense Exclusive Contracts EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article in “Task and...
“Helmets to Hardhats” Non-Profit Connects Veterans To Federally-Approved Apprenticeship Training Programs And Careers
“ MILITARY.COM ” By Darrell Roberts “The training is privately funded, by trade organizations at no cost to the veteran. Training does...
Your Rights and Obligations Under a Government Contract Stop Work Order
“SMALLTOFEDS’ By Ken Larson “During government shutdowns or other circumstances where the government reserves the right to order a cease...
Final Rule For CMMC Cybersecurity Program Goes Into Effect For Defense Contractors
“DEFENSE SCOOP” By Jon Harper “The framework will require defense contractors working with controlled unclassified information (CUI) or...
BLUE ICY HUE
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Assessing Department of Labor (DOL) Government Contract Wage/Rate Determinations
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “Regularly review your company labor category rates and fringe benefits for ongoing compliance with DOL Area...
Pentagon Establishes AI Rapid Capabilities Cell
“NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE” By Allyson Park “The Cell will leverage an initial investment of $100 million over fiscal years 2024 and 2025...
Marketing A Small Business In The Federal Government Contracting Environment
“ SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “Now is the time to think through your marketing strategy and the various venues for contracting with the...
CRISPY ON THE FLYWAY
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Nearly A Decade After Its Commissioning, A $9 Billion Warship Finally Getting Its Weapons
EDITOR’S NOTE:. The “Project On Government Oversight” Article by Mark Thompson below captured our interest due to the personal...
The Veterans Administration Disability Rating And Records Systems – What Veterans Deal With As They Navigate Them
EDITOR’S NOTE: The “TASK AND PURPOSE” Article by Jeff Schogol below admirably demonstrates that the application for VA disability...
Cultivating An Agile Tech Ecosystem At The Defense Department
“NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE” By Tyler Sweatt “The urgency for agility in defense technology isn’t just about speed or efficiency — it’s...
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