Ken LarsonDec 26, 20243 min readWhy 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;...
Ken LarsonDec 25, 20241 min readHAVE A PEACEFUL HOLIDAY Vermillion River Valley – Hastings, Minnesota https://www.flickr.com/photos/odysseyof_armaments/54220094476/in/dateposted-public/
Ken LarsonDec 24, 20241 min readOriginal Veteran’s Satire From ‘Rose Covered Glasses’ Seventeen Years AgoCLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE EDITORS NOTE: A decade and a half ago, a group of Vietnam Era Veterans gathered to write satire on world events....
Ken LarsonDec 23, 20243 min readMastering 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...
Ken LarsonDec 22, 20241 min readMY MINNESOTA WINTER Mississippi River Valley - Hastings, Minnesota (click the link and then the pic for telescopic view) https://www.flickr.com/photos/odyss...
Ken LarsonDec 22, 20244 min readA 14 Year Military Reporter Describes “Budget Day” At The PentagonImage: Beltway Bandits, Cronyism And Department of Defense Exclusive Contracts EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article in “Task and...
Ken LarsonDec 21, 20243 min read“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...
Ken LarsonDec 20, 20245 min readYour 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...
Ken LarsonDec 19, 20244 min readFinal 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...
Ken LarsonDec 18, 20241 min readBLUE ICY HUE Vermillion River Falls - Hastings, Minnesota https://www.flickr.com/photos/odysseyof_armaments/24439431101/in/photolist-DeCtpK-228N7Zj-2k...
Ken LarsonDec 18, 20243 min readAssessing 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...
Ken LarsonDec 17, 20243 min readPentagon 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...
Ken LarsonDec 16, 202413 min readMarketing 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...
Ken LarsonDec 15, 20241 min readCRISPY ON THE FLYWAYMississippi River Trail (MRT) At Lock and Dam 2 - Hastings, Minnesota https://www.flickr.com/photos/odysseyof_armaments/54205690679/in/d...
Ken LarsonDec 15, 20242 min readNearly A Decade After Its Commissioning, A $9 Billion Warship Finally Getting Its WeaponsEDITOR’S NOTE:. The “Project On Government Oversight” Article by Mark Thompson below captured our interest due to the personal...
Ken LarsonDec 14, 20246 min readThe Veterans Administration Disability Rating And Records Systems – What Veterans Deal With As They Navigate ThemEDITOR’S NOTE: The “TASK AND PURPOSE” Article by Jeff Schogol below admirably demonstrates that the application for VA disability...
Ken LarsonDec 13, 20244 min readCultivating 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...
Ken LarsonDec 12, 20244 min readManaging Government Contract Limitation of Funds and Funding Exposure“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “Nearing the end of a government fiscal year or under a government shutdown a contractor may find delays in...
Ken LarsonDec 11, 20243 min readDOD To Award $50M To Accelerate Development Of 5 Small Business Emerging Tech Projects“DEFENSESCOOP” By Mikayla Easley “APFIT is intended to steer existing innovation projects across the so-called “valley of death”. These...
Ken LarsonDec 10, 20244 min readSenators Introduce Bill To ‘Limit Big Tech Monopolies’ In DOD Cloud And AI Procurement“DEFENSE SCOOP” By Jon Harper “The Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act, strives for “meaningful regulation to limit Big...
