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Risk Analysis And Provisional Indirect Rates In Government Contracting
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “There are no industry average indirect rates in federal government contracting because there are wide swings...

Artificial Intelligence In Defense: Navigating Concerns, Seizing Opportunities
“NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE” By Charles Cohen “Artificial intelligence continues to shape the defense landscape, bringing unprecedented...

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...

Professional Volunteer Work – What Makes It Worthwhile
By Ken Larson Smalltofeds I had two mentors at key points in my 36 year career in Aerospace. They were a combination of technical,...

BLOOMING VALLEY
Vermillion River Trail - Hastings, Minnesota Vermillion River Trail - Hastings, Minnesota (click the link and then the pic for...

Original Veteran’s Satire From ‘Rose Colored Glasses’ Sixteen Years Ago
EDITORS NOTE: A decade and a half ago, a group of Vietnam Era Veterans gathered to write satire on world events. This project was...

Nonprofit Trains Service Dogs For Veterans Battling PTSD
“MILITARY TIMES” By Dave Lubach “Shannon Walker had worked with hundreds of dogs and their owners during 30 years as a professional dog...

‘Total Time Accounting’ In Small Business Government Service Contracting
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “It is necessary to establish a written policy and procedure disclosing time keeping practices to government...

A Smarter Way To Catch Insiders Who Leak Top Secret Information
“FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK” By Dr. Georgianna Shea & Logan Weber “The use of user behavior analytics is a promising solution that can help...

BOOZ ALLEN TO PAY $377.45 MILLION - In One Of The Largest Procurement Fraud Settlements In History,
'Whistleblower' Nets $ 69.8 Million DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Columbia Press Release Number: 23-408 “Booz...

Federal Agencies Set Small Business Contracting Record Even As Opportunities Decrease
“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” By Chris Riotta “The total number of federal contracting dollars geared for small businesses hit an all-time high...

Managing Risk Under ‘The Truth In Negotiations Act (TINA)’
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “A good rule of thumb is to consider every proposal as if it were under TINA compliance whether or not you...

DEEP SUMMER
Vermilion River Trail - Hastings, Minnesota (click the link and then the pic for telescopic view) https://www.flickr.com/photos/odysseyo...

What Happens To All The Great Leaders?
Left to right and top to bottom above: Colin Powell , Dwight Eisenhower, Harry Truman, Jimmy Carter and General Norman Schwarzkopf “Rose...

Former Army Financial Adviser Accused Of Defrauding Gold Star Families
"ARMY TIMES” By Jonathan Lehrfeld “Caz Craffy, who also goes by “Carz Craffey,” was charged with 10 counts, including six counts of wire...

A Framework For Small Government Service Contractor Business Systems
Please Click Image To Enlarge “SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “If the small enterprise is not prepared in advance and is fortunate enough to...

Managing Subcontractors And Independents As A Small Business Prime Contractor
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “If you are the prime contractor on a multiple company program by virtue of a teaming agreement, the...

A Sensible Approach To AI Regulation
“C4ISRNET” By T. Charles Clancy “If we act now, creating the baseline regulations for AI assurance, we can ensure that AI technologies...

A Tips Template For Small Business Federal Government Contract Negotiation
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “It is always best to look at negotiations from a win/win perspective. Be honest and forthright during the...























