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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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THE CITIZEN AND THE CITIZEN MILITARY – What Lies Ahead? What is the mix of technology and manpower required to fight today’s
wars?
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January 9, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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NEW RISKS IN FILING FEDERAL BID PROTESTS for Incumbent Contractor. Under 2026 NDAA, DOD to withhold up to 5% of payments under the incumbent contract while a protest is being heard.
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NEW RISKS IN FILING FEDERAL BID PROTESTS for Incumbent Contractor. Under 2026 NDAA, DOD to withhold up to 5% of payments under the incumbent contract while a protest is being heard.
January 9, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES keep America strong by owning 2.52 million small businesses — nearly 1 in every 10 — while employing 6 million Americans and generating $1.14 trillion in receipts.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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Why customer-designated ‘KEY PERSONNEL’ MATTER in government contract proposals. A few solid key personnel who are liked by the client can seize the day.
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#SmallBusiness #GovernmentContracting #ProposalKeyPersonnel
Why customer-designated ‘KEY PERSONNEL’ MATTER in government contract proposals. A few solid key personnel who are liked by the client can seize the day.
January 8, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Does U.S. KEEP HAVING WARS just to keep its military industry in demand? From Vietnam to the Balkans, from Iraq to Afghanistan, from Ukraine to Gaza and now Venezuela, many defense companies have paid more in lobbying costs each year than they pay in taxes.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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ACQUIRING AN INCUMBENT WORK FORCE as an element of winning a government contract is a way to exponentially grow a small enterprise.
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#SmallBusinessGovernmentContracting #WinningAnIncumbentWorkforce
ACQUIRING AN INCUMBENT WORK FORCE as an element of winning a government contract is a way to exponentially grow a small enterprise.
January 7, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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DLA MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM incentivizes DLA prime contractors to provide developmental assistance to small businesses. Protégés don’t need prior government experience.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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New small business GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING REALITIES. Understand contracting officers' pressures, incentives and options then strategically align company interests with them.
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#SmallBusinessGovernmentContracting #NewRealities2026
New small business GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING REALITIES. Understand contracting officers' pressures, incentives and options then strategically align company interests with them.
January 6, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY LAW has come about through trial and error in dealing with conflict of interest and undue influence by industry on government officials and vice versa.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Small businesses will encounter the need to TEAM WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS in federal government contracting. Be prepared for the challenges and the risks.
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#Smallbusiness #FederalContracting #IndustryTeaming
Small businesses will encounter the need to TEAM WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS in federal government contracting. Be prepared for the challenges and the risks.
January 5, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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10 MISCONCEPTIONS about SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL CONTRACTING - Steady growth can be obtained with research, preparation, astute bid decisions, teaming, proposal preparation and business system development.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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THE CITIZEN AND THE CITIZEN MILITARY – What Lies Ahead? What is the mix of technology and manpower required to fight today’s wars?
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#USWarfare #CitizenSoldier #NationalGuard #Reserves
THE CITIZEN AND THE CITIZEN MILITARY – What Lies Ahead? What is the mix of technology and manpower required to fight today’s wars?
January 4, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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PINE WOODS ICE - Vermillion River Valley - Hastings, Minnesota
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PINE WOODS ICE - Vermillion River Valley - Hastings, Minnesota
January 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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DON'T LIMIT DEFENSE INNOVATION by capping small business awards. A proposed change to the SBIR program would deprive the military of some of its best problem-solvers.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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YOUR CAPABILITY STATEMENET for small business government contracting must be informative, concise and a snapshot of the very best you can offer.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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From Vietnam to the Balkans, from Iraq to Afghanistan, from Ukraine to Gaza and now Venezuela, does the U.S. KEEP HAVING WARS just to keep Its military industry In demand?
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#WarProfits #MilitaryIndustrialComplex
From Vietnam to the Balkans, from Iraq to Afghanistan, from Ukraine to Gaza and now Venezuela, does the U.S. KEEP HAVING WARS just to keep Its military industry In demand?
January 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES keep America strong by owning 2.52 million small businesses — nearly 1 in every 10 — while employing 6 million Americans and generating $1.14 trillion in receipts.
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#VeteranOwnedSmallBusiness #KeepAmericaStrong
VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES keep America strong by owning 2.52 million small businesses — nearly 1 in every 10 — while employing 6 million Americans and generating $1.14 trillion in receipts.
January 3, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Essential Sites For VETERAN WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESSES And VETERAN SPOUSE BUSINESS OWNERS
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January 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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DLA MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM incentivizes DLA prime contractors to provide developmental assistance to small businesses. Protégés don’t need prior government experience.
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#SmallBusiness #GovernmentContracting #DLAMentorProtegeProgram
DLA MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM incentivizes DLA prime contractors to provide developmental assistance to small businesses. Protégés don’t need prior government experience.
January 2, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Vermillion River Trail, Hastings, Minnesota
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January 1, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY LAW has come about through trial and error in dealing with conflict of interest and undue influence by industry on government officials and vice versa.
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#GovernmentContracting #ProcurementIntegrity
PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY LAW has come about through trial and error in dealing with conflict of interest and undue influence by industry on government officials and vice versa.
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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‘VALUES -BASED MARKEING' occurs when you become uniquely aware of what motivates a buyer or a prospective teaming partner to make favorable decisions regarding your product or services.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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10 MISCONCEPTIONS about SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL CONTRACTING - Steady growth can be obtained with research, preparation, astute bid decisions, teaming, proposal preparation and business system development.
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#SmallBusiness #GovernmentContracting
10 MISCONCEPTIONS about SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL CONTRACTING - Steady growth can be obtained with research, preparation, astute bid decisions, teaming, proposal preparation and business system development.
December 31, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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PENTAGON FAILS 8TH ANNUAL AUDIT in a row. Auditors reviewed FY 2025 $4.7 trillion in assets, and another $4.7 trillion in liabilities finding significant deficiencies. 1 day later a record $901 billion FY 2026 Defense Authorization signed by POTUS
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December 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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DON'T LIMIT DEFENSE INNOVATION by capping small business awards. A proposed change to the SBIR program would deprive the military of some of its best problem-solvers.
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#SmallBusiness #InnovativeResearch #SBIRRenewal
DON'T LIMIT DEFENSE INNOVATION by capping small business awards. A proposed change to the SBIR program would deprive the military of some of its best problem-solvers.
December 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM