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Field notes on federal IT contracting, custom software, and building technical credibility in the govcon ecosystem.
Captain's Log
June 26, 2026
Captain’s Log — June 2026 We Put Our Own Systems Through NIST 800-171 Before We Did It for Anyone Else Written by Justice Harker, Managing Director & Co-Founder…
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June 25, 2026
Captain’s Log — June 2026 Readiness vs. Certification: What a CMMC Consultant Can and Can’t Do for You Written by Justice Harker, Managing Director & Co-Founder @ BrandShyp…
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May 13, 2026
NAICS 541511 covers Custom Computer Programming Services, the primary code for software development contracts in federal and state procurement.
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May 10, 2026
Practical guide to winning IT government contracts in San Antonio: from SAM.gov registration to NAICS codes, set-asides, and building a technical track record.
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May 8, 2026
Most contracting officers Google every vendor before opening a proposal. Here's exactly what they see when they search your firm, and how to control the narrative.
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May 8, 2026
Captain’s Log: May 2026 Why IT Government Contractors Lose Business Before the Proposal Is Even Reviewed Written by Justice Harker, Managing Director & Co-Founder @ BrandShyp BrandShyp | …
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May 8, 2026
BrandShyp delivers custom software development for contractors, subcontractors, and small businesses operating in the Joint Base San Antonio defense ecosystem.
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