Working with the DoD
Technological Development and the U.S. Army
Posted by Ed Bard onDeveloping advanced technologies that increase levels of lethality, communications, and mobility are important to the Army for maintaining its global posture. Thus, in 2017, the U.S. Army established eight cross-functional teams (CFTs) which were aligned with the Army’s six modernization priorities. Led by warfighters, these CFTs aim to regain...
Legal Requirements for Small Businesses
Posted by Ed Bard onI know what it is to be an entrepreneur and trying to figure out what to do to start a company on the cheap. What follows are my experiences on what it takes to legally start a small business. This may not be complete nor accurate for your situation,...
Military Acronyms 101
Posted by Ed Bard onConfused by all of the acronyms that the military uses in the SBIR process? SBIR Guide is here to help! Here is your definitive guide to military acronyms -- from ACAT to WOSB, including procurement, accounting and research & development terms.
Modernizing the U.S. Army
Posted by Ed Bard onThe U.S. Army Modernization Strategy is a strategy being implemented to modernize the U.S. Army’s efforts in trainings and resources with a goal of winning future wars. The Army Modernization Strategy is in direct support of the “Build a More Lethal Force” effort of the 2018 National Defense Strategy. ...
Doing Business with DARPA: A Guide for Small Business
Posted by Ed Bard onThe Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Small Business Programs Office (SBPO) serves the small-business community by creating an environment within DARPA that considers small-business concerns as a primary source of innovative solutions. SBPO helps expand small-business relationships and training opportunities within the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal...