Ken LarsonDec 14, 20201 min readNSA Warns Russian Hackers Target Virtual Workspace'Getty Images “DEFENSE SYSTEMS” “The National Security Agency announced vulnerabilities in cloud software are being exploited by...
Ken LarsonDec 13, 20203 min readCOVID-19′s Fiscal Impact Might Ironically Strengthen National Defense Image: Aberdenvfw.org "DEFENSE NEWS ” By Lt. Col. Daniel L. Davis (ret.) “Ending unnecessary forever wars, we could save more than $100...
Ken LarsonDec 12, 20202 min readWoman Commander Of Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier – First In Navy History“TASK AND PURPOSE” “Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt was selected for the position by the fiscal year 2022 aviation major command screen board....
Ken LarsonDec 11, 20204 min readDOD AI Ethical Principles Offer Strength, Opportunity “NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE” By Elliot Seckler “Five AI principles — responsibility, equitability, traceability, reliability and...
Ken LarsonDec 10, 20203 min readThe Small Business Federal Government Contracting "Past Performance" Challenge As a small business begins the proposal submission process to federal government agencies or to prime contractors the past performance...
Ken LarsonDec 9, 20202 min readAmerica Sold $175 Billion In Weapons Abroad in FY 2020 Image: “The Strategy Bridge.org” “DEFENSE NEWS“ “The U.S. sold $175 billion in weapons to foreign partners and allies in fiscal 2020, a...
Ken LarsonDec 8, 20204 min read4 Steps To Turn CMMC Compliance Into A Competitive Advantage Image: istock.com “DEFENSE SYSTEMS“ “Chances are, most of the more than 220,000 contractors and subcontractors that conduct business with...
Ken LarsonDec 7, 20201 min readNational Write A Business Plan Month “SBA“ “The pandemic is impacting small businesses across America. National Write a Business Plan Month is a good reminder to review your...
Ken LarsonDec 6, 20204 min readAmerica’s “Unsinkable Little Aircraft Carriers” Image: Richard Johnston National Post “GEOPOLITICAL MONITOR” “America’s approximately 800 military bases spread across more than 70...
Ken LarsonDec 6, 20201 min readCOVID – 19 Tax Credit and Filing Assistance “SBA“ “Did you know small businesses impacted by the pandemic may qualify for tax credits and other relief? Find out what options are...
Ken LarsonDec 5, 20204 min readManaging Teaming Relationships in Small Business Federal Government ContractingImage: "Generationnext" Most small businesses, particularly those selling services, will encounter the need to team with industry...
Ken LarsonDec 4, 20205 min read7 Techniques to Profile Your Government Contract CompetitionINTRODUCTION Even though small businesses enjoy set aside opportunities in government competition, the majority of set-aside procurement...
Ken LarsonDec 3, 20201 min readPROCUREMENT INTEGRITY AND THE LAW FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION 3.104 In dealing with government officials the small business owner must be aware of regulations regarding...
Ken LarsonDec 2, 20204 min readVital Tips for Project Management in Small Business Federal Government Contracting Good small business project management focuses the resources on a plan for contract execution, the schedule, budget and customer...
Ken LarsonDec 2, 20203 min readWhere Does The Defense Production Act Go From Here? “DEFENSE ONE“ “First, build on existing DPA efforts. Title I helped deliver PPE and public health equipment where it was needed most, so...
Ken LarsonDec 1, 20203 min readNew GSA Policy To Allow Unpriced Schedules With Order Level Competition Image: GSA Industry Listening Session – https://www.gsa.gov/blog/2020/09/15/join-us-for-industry-listening-sessions-about-increasing-comp...
Ken LarsonNov 30, 20202 min readArmy Expanding Contracting “As A Service” Image: “Monitis “ “C4ISRNET” “The U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems is looking to expand its...
Ken LarsonNov 29, 20203 min readSell Overseas Just In Time For The Holidays SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION” – By Loretta Greene Associate Administrator for the Office of International Trade “Looking to Market Your...
Ken LarsonNov 28, 20201 min readFederal Contractor Misconduct Data Base The data includes government litigation records by company and accumulated fines. It is an excellent background check for those...
Ken LarsonNov 27, 20207 min readMilitary Offers Lessons Adapting To COVID mage: ‘Washington Post “ “WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY“ “Quarantine has forced businesses and governments to rethink traditional processes....
