Government Contracting

New Presidential administrations come with new budget and spending priorities. More often than not, this is accompanied by a new set of opportunities and challenges for government contractors. What parts of their business should they consider adjusting to meet these new demands? Get the Deltek expert take and access to important resources reviewing the 2021 administration transition.

The National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Defense (DoD) have consistently warned prime contractors and subcontractors of the importance of maintaining proper cyber defense. Review how the recent release of GovCon Cloud Moderate coupled with Deltek Costpoint in the cloud are aiding government firms as they address these threats and solidify cyber strategies.

Review the most talked about topics in government contracting for 2020 one more time. Catch up on everything from reviewing the CMMC roll out and keeping DCAA compliant, to OTAs and TINA audits.

Look back at some of Deltek’s most reviewed posts of 2020. Everything from reviewing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rules of engagement, FAR and CAS basics, the debut of Costpoint 8, and day-to-day pain points pressuring government businesses is covered.

Cybersecurity compliance has been through quite the evolution. In recent months, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) have been top of mind for government contractors as they review their own readiness. Take a look back at the development of these compliance standards, and how they are being integrated into the security nets deployed by government agencies and businesses alike.

The National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) is set to open the request for proposals window for the Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners 4 (CIO-SP4) multi-award contract in the first quarter of 2021. To compete, businesses are pursuing every avenue to make themselves more attractive as solution and service providers. Review the steps to take now to better manage your CIO-SP4 destiny.

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) request for proposal requirements are officially here. CMMC Provisional Assessors are in the field reviewing government contractor readiness. Read through the latest updates and guidance.

Given the volume of Department of Defense (DoD) audits that have transpired over the course the past two fiscal years, one message is loud and clear – defense audits should be recognized as an annual exercise. Paying close attention to business systems is vital for Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) compliance. Review what contractors and manufacturers need to know to shore up their audit readiness.

Once upon a time, the Department of Defense (DoD) was unable to account for its assets in the possession of government contractors. Thus, item unique identification (IUID) was born. IUID is integral to the management and tracking of government property, specifically serially-managed assets. But, what is the tracking methodology, how are audits conducted, and what are the implications for a lack of preparedness? Walk through the basics with Deltek partner Peter Collins, founder and CEO of A2B Tracking.

Finance and financial compliance leaders entered 2020 riding a wave of optimism, with healthy revenue growth and profit margins. A foundation that proved vital as the United States began to grappled with COVID-19. Keeping eyes on profitability and cash flow, many leaders made addressing disruptions in financial health their new benchmarks for success. See how they plan to run a tighter ship to navigate through uncertain waters into 2021.