Ken LarsonFeb 29, 20243 min readSmall Business Partnerships Are Now Even More Important For Large Contractors“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” By Lisa Veith “As we look toward the future of federal contracting, it’s becoming clear that large government...
Ken LarsonFeb 28, 20243 min readWhy Customer-Designated ‘Key Personnel’ Matter In Government Contracting Proposals“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” By Mike Lisagor and Lou Kerestesy “Key personnel are often (and should be) one of the top evaluation criteria in...
Ken LarsonFeb 27, 20245 min read10 Misconceptions About Small Business Federal Government Contracting1. It is easy to become established in the federal marketplace by founding a start up in small business contracting to the federal...
Ken LarsonFeb 26, 20242 min readNew Searchable ‘Federal Program Inventory’ Offers Information On Grants, Loans and Direct Payments“GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE” By Natalie Alms “The inventory has in recent years accounted for over $3 trillion in federal spending, according...
Ken LarsonFeb 25, 20241 min read'BIRDS OF A FEATHER STICK TOGETHER'Our diverse pigeon crew - here washing down a recent mid-winter meal on the Mississippi River shoreline - Hastings, MN. (Click link then...
Ken LarsonFeb 25, 20249 min readHow the Pentagon Became Walmart“FOREIGN POLICY” By Rosa Brooks “Asking warriors to do everything poses great dangers for our country — and the military. Our armed...
Ken LarsonFeb 24, 20245 min readThe Nomad: Veterans In The Post-Transition Employment Space“CLEARANCE JOBS” By Steve Leonard “Nearly half of 200,000 veterans entering the workforce annually leave their first job within a year...
Ken LarsonFeb 23, 20247 min readArtificial Intelligence In Defense: Navigating Concerns, Seizing Opportunities“NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE” By Charles Cohen “Artificial intelligence continues to shape the defense landscape, bringing unprecedented...
Ken LarsonFeb 22, 20243 min readINSIGHTS – Using Weighted Guidelines Profit Determination In Government Contract NegotiationsImage: Skyway Acquisition Weights Guidelines “SMALLTOFEDS” – By Ken Larson “Understanding the weighted guidelines method can assist in...
Ken LarsonFeb 21, 20244 min readHow Government Contractors Can Harness Artificial Intelligence“FEDERAL TIMES” By Kim Koster “When a company has access to fresh, relevant and trustworthy data, AI can enable government contractors to...
Ken LarsonFeb 20, 20243 min readTools To Help Grow Your Small Business Federal Government ContractingImages SBA SBA “The U.S. government is the world’s largest customer. It buys all types of products and services — in both large and small...
Ken LarsonFeb 19, 20242 min readSecretary Of The Navy Levels Stern Objectives At Defense Contractors“C4ISRNET” By Colin Demarest “U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has a message for government contractors: Ask not what you can do for...
Ken LarsonFeb 18, 20241 min readNEW SNOW MORNING Vermillion River Valley - Hastings, Minnesota (click the link and then the pic for telescopic view) https://www.flickr.com/photos/odysse...
Ken LarsonFeb 18, 20242 min readWar Veterans’ Advice On The ‘Mother’ Of All Bad Ideas – The JR-15 Children’s Assault Riflehttps://www.salon.com/2022/01/28/maker-slammed-for-25-pound-childrens-rifle-based-on-ar-15_partner/ THE ‘WEE 1 TACTICAL’ ‘JR 15’ A FULLY...
Ken LarsonFeb 17, 20249 min readA Sacred Duty: Inside The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency“TASK AND PURPOSE” By Joshua Skovlund “The DPAA’s mission is simple in statement: to provide the “fullest possible accounting” of the...
Ken LarsonFeb 16, 20241 min readNews You Can Use And Free Books From Ken Larson At SCORE And MicroMentorI appreciate the many individuals who have contacted me for advice through the Micro Mentor and SCORE Foundations, LinkedIn and other...
Ken LarsonFeb 15, 20242 min read10 Tips to Expand Your Small Business Client Base Mix For Stability In Government Contracting“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson 1. A mix of commercial and government business is good. In fact, most small business federal government...
Ken LarsonFeb 14, 20244 min readHow To Navigate Over 700 Published Federal Agency AI Use Cases In The DHS Inventory UtilityCLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE “FEDERAL TIMES – By Dr. Pragyansmita Nayak “The potential benefits of leveraging this extensive repository cannot...
Ken LarsonFeb 13, 20244 min readCost Center Strategic Planning For Small Business Service Contractors“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “A growing small enterprise can enhance competitive rate development and cost management by effective cost...
Ken LarsonFeb 12, 20242 min read$ 8.4 Billion 10 Year Multiple Award Solicitation Reserved For Small Business Now Receiving Proposals“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” By Ross Wilkers “DHS has reserved PACTS III for small businesses with the socioeconomic labels of...
