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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 fact...

Maximize FREE Social Media Utilities to Promote Your Small Business
“SMALL TO FEDS” By Ken Larson “Utilize social media to promote your small business. The process requires a front-end loaded investment in...

Pentagon Lacks Big Picture For Fighter Jet Procurement, Watchdog Says
{PLEASE CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE} “AIR FORCE TIMES” By Rachel S. Cohen “The Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five...

New Year Watchwords For Government Procurement And Operations
“THE COALITION FOR GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT” “Cybersecurity is a fundamental requirement for government operations and the contractors that...

SERENITY
Vermillion River Tail - Hastings Minnesota https://www.flickr.com/photos/odysseyof_armaments/52614974999/in/dateposted-public/ (click the...

New In 2023: Here Comes The First-Ever Surface Drone Fleet
“DEFENSE NEWS ” By Geoff Ziezulewicz “By harnessing these new unmanned technologies and combining them with artificial intelligence, we...

SCORE Celebrates Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
By David Bjorkgren “SCORE shines a light on the nation’s almost two million Veteran-owned small businesses. Many Veterans feel the...

Businesses Must Plan Now for Economic Challenges, Funding in Year Ahead
“Owning and operating a successful small business is challenging in the best of times, but entrepreneurs who have business plans are...

Private Funding Scales Up DoD’s Dual-Use Development Projects
“FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK” By Alexandra Lohr “DoD started the pilot program along with Department of Energy in August to partner private...

Work Authorization Is Key To Contract Management Process
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “The execution of a contract (signing by both parties) is a key benchmark in government contracting....

Bid Protests Decline for 4th Consecutive Year
(PLEASE CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE) “NEXTGOV” By Frank Konkel “Bid protests issued by federal agencies declined 12% in fiscal 2022. For the...

Signs Indicating Small Businesses Will Do Just Fine In 2023
By Dana George “There’s no denying the global pandemic did a number on the economy. Along with the rest of the world, the U.S. suffered...

SUNRISE ON A STICK WITH A FEATHERY FRIEND
Vermillion River Trail - Hastings, Minnesota (click the link and then the pic for telescopic view) https://www.flickr.com/photos/odysseyo...

Cameo Presentation - New Year Satire from 2006 on Rose Covered Glasses
We are trying to ascertain whether or not much has changed. We suspect the need for humor has not. (Please click on image or download to...

For 2023 – Understand The Differences Between GI Bill Education Benefits Programs
“MILITARY TIMES” By Harm Venhuizen “When pursuing an education after the military, veterans are often faced with the choice between using...

Beware The Bogeyman: Preparing For Protests
“FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK” By John Chierichella “This is a cautionary tale for any contractor who might consider an initial award a...

Social Media Monitoring In The Security Clearance Process
“CLEARANCE JOBS.COM” By Lindy Kyzer Security Executive Agent Directive 5 created a framework for federal agencies to use as they...

The Federal Government Standard Contract Format
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson" “Like any other contractual document in the business world, the quality and content of this format will vary...

How To Shift DoD’s Supply Chain Mindset From Tactical To Strategic
“DEFENSE NEWS“ By Chris Frye “As America continues to face the effects of inflation, natural disasters and geopolitical unrest, the need...