Trends in Government Contracting: What You Need to Know

Trends in Government Contracting: What You Need to Know Government contracts are a vital sector of the economy that provide services and goods to federal, state, and local agencies. It is a great way for businesses to secure long-term contracts…

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6 Things Every Government Contractor Should Know

6 Things Every Government Contractor Should Know Becoming a government contractor and growing a small government contracting business comes with its unique set of challenges and considerations.  1. Understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) The FAR is a crucial set…

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The Basics About Calculating Small GovCon Business Size

The Basics About Calculating Small GovCon Business Size So you want to become a government contractor? Calculating the size of your small GovCon business is a crucial step in government contracting. The U.S. government has established size standards to define…

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What You Need to Know About DCAA and FAR Compliance

What You Need to Know About DCAA and FAR Compliance DCAA stands for Defense Contract Audit Agency, while FAR stands for Federal Acquisition Regulation. Both DCAA and FAR are critical components of government contracting, and compliance with them is necessary…

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8(a) Business Development Program

8(a) Business Development Program As a government contractor, the road to success is not always easy, but is well worth it. The industry offers opportunities for growth to businesses of any size. As a small business though, there are programs…

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Pre-Award Survey Failures

Pre-Award Survey Failures As a government contractor, you are all too familiar with the importance of being compliant. One of the many requirements, you face is to have an accounting system that complies with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This is…

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Incurred Cost Submission Common Problems

  Common Problems for the Incurred Cost Submissions The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) requires government contractors with certain contracts to submit an incurred cost submission (ICS). FAR 52.216-7 requires contractors who have time and material (T&M) or cost-reimbursable contracts to…

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