Ken LarsonFeb 12, 20211 min readSBA Corona Virus Relief Options SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION“ “We’re here to help you overcome the challenges created by this health crisis. We offer multiple funding...
Ken LarsonFeb 11, 20211 min readDHS Revised Draft – $10 Billion First Source III SolicitationThe first draft of FirstSource III included set-aside categories for HUBzone; service-disabled, veteran-owned; and women-owned small...
Ken LarsonFeb 10, 20212 min readPentagon Establishes “Tradewind” An Online Market Place for AI Acquisition Image: “Defense Systems” “DEFENSE SYSTEMS“ “A specialized business model for [Artificial Intelligence] AI acquisitions that aims to give...
Ken LarsonFeb 9, 20211 min readPandemic Response Drives DOD’s Sharp Uptick In OTA Spending “DEFENSE SYSTEMS“ “The Defense Department issued an unprecedented $16 billion in other transaction agreements in 2020, half of which was...
Ken LarsonFeb 8, 20213 min readHow COVID Has Changed Successful Proposal Writing“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” By Lisa Pafe “Federal government contractors must adjust best-practice techniques in our new normal. Verbalizing...
Ken LarsonFeb 7, 20211 min readSBA Coronavirus Relief Cross Program Eligibility“SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION“ “The SBA put together a matrix that compares the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Shuttered Venue...
Ken LarsonFeb 6, 20214 min readEnough With America’s ‘Thank You For Your Service’ Culture. It’s Betrayal, Not Patriotism “USA TODAY (OPINION)” By Maj. Gen. Dennis Laich Retired And Captain Erik Edstrom “Our country’s military is continually misused, and no...
Ken LarsonFeb 5, 20213 min readPentagon Tackling Adversarial Capital With New Trusted MarketplaceImage: ODS Trusted Capital https://www.acq.osd.mil/tc/ “NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE” “The Defense Department recently launched what it...
Ken LarsonFeb 4, 20213 min readProtecting Critical Infrastructure Puts Focus On People, Process And Technology “WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” By Kevin McNeill “Key to preventing adversaries from gaining further access to our systems is the insertion of...
Ken LarsonFeb 3, 20214 min readDo Contractors Face Tougher Ethical Standards Than The Government?“NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE” By Adam Bartolanzo and John Chierichella “While private actors who misuse public funds are severely punished,...
Ken LarsonFeb 2, 20212 min readNew DOD Policy to Centralize Security Clearance Disputes “Image: Fedweek“ “DEFENSE SYSTEMS” “The Defense Department issued new policy to streamline and expand due process procedures for those...
Ken LarsonFeb 1, 20213 min readSBA to Provide One Year 8(a) Program Extension to Participants Due to COVID-19 “U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION“ “The U.S. Small Business Administration published an interim final rule effective January 13, 2021...
Ken LarsonJan 31, 20213 min readBoeing’s Overrun Investment On KC-46 Exceeds Original Fixed Price Contract Value “DEFENSE NEWS” “With the Jan. 27 announcement of a new $275 million charge on the KC-46, Boeing has now paid as much in cost overruns for...
Ken LarsonJan 30, 20214 min readManaging Teaming Relationships in Small Business Federal Government ContractingMost small businesses, particularly those selling services, will encounter the need to team with industry partners in small business...
Ken LarsonJan 29, 20213 min readProcurement Collusion Strike Force Gets a BoostImage: Department of Justice “NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE” “The Procurement Collusion Strike Force, the Justice Department’s Antitrust...
Ken LarsonJan 27, 20212 min readEquity Review Likely To Touch Small Business Contracts Images: SBA “WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY“ By Nick Wakeman “The “Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved...
Ken LarsonJan 26, 20215 min readDefense Bill Includes Two Landmark Transparency Provisions(Illustration: Renzo Velez / POGO) “THE PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT (POGO)” “As 2021 began, Congress passed two landmark laws that...
Ken LarsonJan 25, 20212 min readU.S. Solicits Commercial Geo-Location Data Sets For Homeland Security“DEFENSE SYSTEMS” The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency wants a geolocation dataset of U.S. businesses operating in sectors...
Ken LarsonJan 24, 20216 min readThe Hidden Cost Of America’s Forever War: Young Love Lost “MILITARY TIMES” By Jessica Donati “The U.S. has come to rely on Special Operations to fight the nation’s wars. Because their operations...
Ken LarsonJan 23, 20212 min readBoeing’s Insitu Subsidiary Pays $25M In False Claim Settlement“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” “Insitu, a Boeing subsidiary that makes unmanned aircraft, has agreed to pay the federal government $25 million...
