GovCon 101: What Contractors Need To Know About Indirect Rates

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Summary of Keypoints The article is part of a GovCon 101 series focused on selling to the federal government, building on earlier discussions of FAR, CAS, contract types, and the distinction between direct and indirect costs. This installment focuses specifically on indirect rates and rate structures, explaining how indirect costs—those not easily traceable to a…

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What is an Adequate Accounting System? 10 Questions to Determine if Your Accounting System is Adequate for Government Contracts

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In many cases, having an “adequate accounting system” is an integral part of successfully winning and performing on Federal contracts. Many companies find it challenging to determine when accounting system requirements are triggered and how to navigate obtaining a determination of adequacy.  Our clients and prospects unanimously have the same questions.  Since these questions are…

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Key DCAA Terms to Understand for Contractors

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The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), part of the United States Department of Defense (DoD), performs  audits of DoD contractors to ensure the best value for money the agency spends on defense contracting. As part of its auditing services, DCAA will review a contractor’s accounting and business systems to ensure the contractor is able to…

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Capitol Hill Speaking Engagement

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Summary of Keypoints Event: Capitol Hill speaking engagement involving Jennifer Eubanks. Date: June 11. Participants: Jennifer Eubanks attended meetings with members of Congress alongside a group of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) graduates. Purpose: To share real-world stories and perspectives of small businesses directly with congressional representatives. Policy focus: Advocacy in support of Paycheck…

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Murky Waters for Government Contractors Receiving PPP Funds

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Government contractors, constantly vigilant and monitoring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations are faced with unprecedented uncertainty and questions surrounding acceptance of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds and payments under Section 3610 of the CARES Act. Contractors must consider a) the ban against ‘double dipping’ of funds and b) must also consider that loan forgiveness under the PPP may be interpreted as a credit due back to the government in accordance with FAR 31.201-1 (a).

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Alert – how to handle the government shutdown as a Federal contractor.

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Summary of Keypoints Situation overview: A partial federal government shutdown has begun, creating uncertainty for federal contractors and requiring immediate contract-by-contract assessment. Prime contractor guidance: Contractors should maintain close communication with the Contracting Officer (CO/KO), COR, and COTR; stop work on unfunded contracts; and follow any stop-work orders issued on funded contracts. Funded contracts without…

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