Ken LarsonJan 4, 20231 min readWork 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....
Ken LarsonJan 3, 20232 min readBid 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...
Ken LarsonJan 2, 20233 min readSigns Indicating Small Businesses Will Do Just Fine In 2023By 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...
Ken LarsonJan 1, 20231 min readSUNRISE 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...
Ken LarsonJan 1, 20231 min readCameo 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...
Ken LarsonDec 31, 20223 min readFor 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...
Ken LarsonDec 30, 20223 min readBeware 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...
Ken LarsonDec 29, 20223 min readSocial 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...
Ken LarsonDec 28, 20221 min readThe 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...
Ken LarsonDec 27, 20223 min readHow 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...
Ken LarsonDec 26, 20224 min readBob Lohfeld Explains Where GSA Can Make Improvements To Alliant 3WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY By Bob Lohfeld “EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was originally published on Bob Lohfeld Sr.’s LinkedIn page. We have...
Ken LarsonDec 25, 20221 min readHappy HolidaysFrom the Vermillion River Trail -Hastings, Minnesota (Click the link and then the pic for telescopic view) https://www.flickr.com/photos/...
Ken LarsonDec 24, 20221 min readA Child’s Wish For The Futurehttps://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2022/12/24/a-childs-wish-for-the-future/
Ken LarsonDec 23, 20221 min readSBA Winter 2022 Economic BulletinU.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION By Brian Headd and Victoria Williams “The Office of Advocacy’s winter economic bulletin examines the...
Ken LarsonDec 22, 20223 min readAn Open Call To Visionaries In Government To Change DoD Culture“DEFENSE NEWS” By Bonnie Evangelista “Whether you acknowledge it or not, all roads in the emerging technology race lead to contracts....
Ken LarsonDec 21, 20225 min readFixing DoD’s Broken Budgeting System A Big Reform Topic For 2023“FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK” By Jared Serbu “Over the past several years, Congress and DoD have instituted numerous reforms meant to make the...
Ken LarsonDec 20, 20221 min readUtilizing Your Federal Government Contracting Small Business Set-aside Designations“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “A small business set-aside designation can be a valuable tool if adequately documented, registered,...
Ken LarsonDec 19, 20223 min readSmall Business Industry Insights And Trends For 2023“SBA NEWS AND VIEWS” “It’s difficult to understate all the changes the business landscape has seen in the past few years, and yet...
Ken LarsonDec 18, 20221 min readSnowscapeSNOWSCAPE - Vermillion River Valley Trail, Hastings, Minnesota (click the link and then the pic for telescopic view)...
Ken LarsonDec 18, 20225 min readPentagon Profiteers: Executive Compensation In The Arms Industry“FORBES” By William Hartung Contributor - I am a defense analyst, and cover the economics of Pentagon spending. “In 2021, the most...
