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Your Federal Government Contracting Past Performance Record
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “Relevant information for future source selection purposes, regarding a contractor’s actions under previously...

Startup Building The Robotic Foundation Model For Defense
Collin Otis and Colby Adcock, posted up on the G01 prototype ground vehicle. Photo: Images Scout AI “PR NEWS WIRE” – “ Scout AI Emerges...

Meeting The Small Business Federal Government Contracting “Past Performance” Challenge
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “ How can a startup or a small business new to government contracting meet the past performance challenge?...

Medal of Honor Recipient Who Recently Died Spoke Of Our Greatest Enemy
Col. Puckett was the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War and Passed Away April 9, 2024 Ralph Puckett, Army Ranger...

Family Tree
Vermillion River Valley - Hastings, Minnesota https://www.flickr.com/photos/odysseyof_armaments/54462487510/in/dateposted-public/

Beyond The ‘Broken Veteran’
“WAR ON THE ROCKS” By Rebecca Burgess “The broken veteran narrative, unintentionally fueled by the tone of veteran legislation, certainly...

Peering Into The Future Of Artificial Intelligence In The Military Classroom
‘WAR ON THE ROCKS” By James Lacey “The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in military education, and resistance is futile. AI...

Are Startups Missing Out By Not Bidding On Federal Contracts?
“SMALLTOFEDS “ By Kayleigh Alexandra “It isn’t easy to acquire a government contract, especially if your business is just getting...

Pentagon Ready to Let AI Make Some Decisions
“NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE” By Laura Heckmann “This marks the Pentagon’s first foray into integrating AI agents in and across military...

In The New Government Contracting Environment, Your People Are Your Ultimate Competitive Edge
“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” By Nic Coppings “The winners in this new landscape won’t be the biggest or the most established. They’ll be...

Consider The WOSB Federal Contracting Program Certification Process
“ Small Business Administration” “ Becoming certified for the WOSB Federal Contracting Program means your business is eligible to...

Are Americans Truly Independent?
THE BRANCH UPON WHICH WE SIT By Ken Larson Technology has permitted marvelous advances and opportunities in communication and...

SERIOUS DISCUSSION
Vermillion River Valley - Hastings, Minnesota (click the link and then the pic for closeup view) https://www.flickr.com/photos/odysseyo...

Transition Assistance (TAP) Programs – ‘Firehoses Of Information’ – Little Post-Military Career Planning Guidance
“STARS AND STRIPES” By Linda F. Hersey “A well-prepared service member leaving the military can become a thriving, productive member of...

How The Cloud Now Underpins Every Federal Mission
“FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK” – By Jason Miller, Executive Editor “The cloud now underpins nearly everything agencies do from improving customer...

The Many Registration Opportunities In Small Business Federal Contracting
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “Someone or something one day attracts your attention with the suggestion that the federal government may be...

Understanding The Federal Government Uniform Contract Format
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “ The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15-204-1 specifies a uniform contract format for federal...

FAR Overhaul: Tackling Federal Procurement’s 5,000-Page Beast
“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” – By Nick Wakeman, Editor-In Chief “A major revamp of the FAR is coming. Part of the its role is to promote...

Managing Risk And Recovery In Federal Government Contract Terminations
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “On occasion the government finds it necessary to terminate contractual arrangements with contractors. FAR...
