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Ken Larson
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Ken Larson was awarded the Bronze Star during two military tours in Vietnam. His career subsequently spanned 36 years with major aerospace and defense companies and small business consulting. Ken has received the SCORE and MicroMentor Achievement Awards
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FAR Deviations PUBLISHED BY GSA WITH NEW GUIDANCE TO CONTRACTING OFFICERS amends FAR to contain “only provisions required by statute or essential to sound procurement.”
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December 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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SETA contracting is often utilized by the government to enhance small business contracting participation by firms who can offer quality services in support of internal agency facilities or operations.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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A CONTRACT STATEMENT OF WORK IS A VITAL DOCUMENT. A poorly written SOW results in a difficult contract to manage & a high probability for disputes during the performance period.
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#GovernmentContract #StatementOfWork #SOW
A CONTRACT STATEMENT OF WORK IS A VITAL DOCUMENT. A poorly written SOW results in a difficult contract to manage & a high probability for disputes during the performance period.
December 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Hidden Costs & Risks Of HIRING FORMER GOVERNMENT INSIDERS. Understanding post-employment restrictions & possible conflicts before they derail your contracting opportunities.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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TRANSITION - Vermillion River Valley - Hastings, Minnesota
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TRANSITION - Vermillion River Valley - Hastings, Minnesota
November 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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THE UNITED STATES MILITARY HAS BECOME A WAL-MART - The one-stop shop for America’s policymakers. If your only tool is a hammer then everything looks like a nail.
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THE UNITED STATES MILITARY HAS BECOME A WAL-MART - The one-stop shop for America’s policymakers. If your only tool is a hammer then everything looks like a nail.
November 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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A formula for U.S. LONG TERM STRATEGIC VISION in lieu of pursuing short term gains from our relationships with each other and with other countries to corporate board rooms and Wall Street.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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GROWING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS to assure its survival requires consistent planning, grit, & strategic execution plus resources that can amplify growth with continuous business planning and evolution.
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#SmallBusiness #Growth
GROWING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS to assure its survival requires consistent planning, grit, & strategic execution plus resources that can amplify growth with continuous business planning and evolution.
November 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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LIVING AUTUMN - Vermillion River Valley - Hastings, Minnesota
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November 28, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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SHOULD YOUR TECH COMPANY ENTER THE DEFENSE MARKET? Companies that carefully evaluate the various factors at issue early will be in a position to succeed.
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SHOULD YOUR TECH COMPANY ENTER THE DEFENSE MARKET? Companies that carefully evaluate the various factors at issue early will be in a position to succeed.
November 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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5 STRATEGIES FOR VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS Government Contractors During Tight Budget Times
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November 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Promoting entrepreneurship to CREATE A LEARNING ORANIZATION - Involve employees in the training process and encourage mentoring.
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#Entrepreneurship #CompanyMentoring
Promoting entrepreneurship to CREATE A LEARNING ORANIZATION - Involve employees in the training process and encourage mentoring.
November 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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THANK YOU & 4 GIFTS FROM KEN LARSON. I appreciate the many individuals who have contacted me the last two decades. Consider downloading the free books pictured here.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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FAR Deviations PUBLISHED BY GSA WITH NEW GUIDANCE TO CONTRACTING OFFICERS amends FAR to contain “only provisions required by statute or essential to sound procurement.”
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#GovernmentContracting #FederalAcquisitionRegulation #RevolutionaryFAROverhaul
FAR Deviations PUBLISHED BY GSA WITH NEW GUIDANCE TO CONTRACTING OFFICERS amends FAR to contain “only provisions required by statute or essential to sound procurement.”
November 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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LARGE DEFENSE COMPANY AND STARTUP TEAM to use AI in swift spacecraft design and build.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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SETA contracting is often utilized by the government to enhance small business contracting participation by firms who can offer quality services in support of internal agency facilities or operations.
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#SmallBusiness #GovernmentContracting #SETA
SETA contracting is often utilized by the government to enhance small business contracting participation by firms who can offer quality services in support of internal agency facilities or operations.
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Establishing COMPLIANT SMALL BUSINESS PROCESSES for government services contracts, driven by introducing Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) into the company.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Hidden Costs & Risks Of HIRING FORMER GOVERNMENT INSIDERS. Understanding post-employment restrictions & possible conflicts before they derail your contracting opportunities.
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#GovernmentContracting #OrganizationConflictOfInterest
Hidden Costs & Risks Of HIRING FORMER GOVERNMENT INSIDERS. Understanding post-employment restrictions & possible conflicts before they derail your contracting opportunities.
November 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Aligning DOD SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH with private-sector forces driving the next wave of DEFENSE INNOVATION.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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SMALL BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS are now even more important for large contractors to introduce new ideas, innovative solutions or infuse new technology capabilities benefiting both parties.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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What to expect from GOVERNMENT CONTRACT PRE-AWARD SURVEYS and proposal fact finding. Succeed with preparation and understanding what the process involves.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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LIVING AUTUMN - Vermillion River Valley - Hastings, Minnesota
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LIVING AUTUMN - Vermillion River Valley - Hastings, Minnesota
November 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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A formula for U.S. LONG TERM STRATEGIC VISION in lieu of pursuing short term gains from our relationships with each other and with other countries to corporate board rooms and Wall Street.
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#USLongTermStrategicVision
A formula for U.S. LONG TERM STRATEGIC VISION in lieu of pursuing short term gains from our relationships with each other and with other countries to corporate board rooms and Wall Street.
November 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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FIXING ACQUISITION INSANITY AT THE PENTAGON - Reshuffling the deck chairs at the Pentagon is likely to zap the institutional energy away from fixing the problem. So, what needs to be done?
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November 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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5 STRATEGIES FOR VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS Government Contractors During Tight Budget Times
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#SmallBusiness #VeteranOwned #Strategy
5 STRATEGIES FOR VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS Government Contractors During Tight Budget Times
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM