Government Contracting

The regulatory environment is quickly evolving, causing confusion and uncertainty about meeting regulations. This uncertainty opens companies up to vulnerabilities. If your business doesn't meet compliance requirements, how can you remain competitive in such a turbulent market?

A full DCAA Business System Audit can be the longest and one of the most difficult audits a government contractor can experience. In this blog, Redstone Government Consulting provides insight into how to prepare and what to expect, from initial risk assessment to audit results.

Deltek is excited to introduce a new PM Compass feature, Integrated BCR (IBCR) for Cobra, Open Plan, and PM Compass clients. This new feature brings a true "What If' capability to assess changes across any number of change requests, across multiple projects, all in a non-destructive sandbox environment.

Federal government contract disputes are unique as federal claims are governed by specific regulations, which must be dealt with using particular procedures involving administrative review and special courts. Maria Panichelli, Partner and Chair of the Government Contracting Department at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP shares several key fundamentals government contractors need to know.

Though 2020 seemed to harken back to the days of sequestration in 2014, with government businesses reporting a 10% decline in profitability, other finance and financial compliance results from the 12^th Annual Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study are much more optimistic. For instance, the record federal spending during the year has leaders expecting revenues to increase. Go in depth with Deltek experts as they review the metrics and benchmarks.

Government contracting businesses are starting to see the initial requirements for the Department of Defense’s (DoDs) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) included in a variety of opportunities. What will assessors likely be looking for, and what should firms consider including in their readiness plans?

Contracts that contain cost accounting standards (CAS) come with their own unique challenges. Sometimes there are exemptions. Sometimes they are modified rather than full coverage. All of it making preparing to meet the requirements that much more tricky. Learn the common concerns, questions and best practices for monitoring CAS applicability and the expectations government businesses will need to address.

The Department of Defense’s new IPMDAR requirement is a significant change to project performance reporting. Discover what is new, the impact it will have on how government businesses will manage their contracts and what to do to prepare.

How making the move to Deltek Costpoint in the cloud freed up people, resources and teams for one government contractor on the growth fast track. With the added benefits of meeting increasingly strict compliance requirements and anytime, anywhere flexibility.

A major deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is approaching and many government contractors are wrestling with more questions than answers about first and second draw loans, applying for forgiveness and all the implications for their business. Deltek partner expert Baker Tilly reviews top questions and important resources to help navigate what’s next.