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Deltek Named an ERP Technology Expert: Delivering Value for Project-Based Businesses of All Sizes
Every ERP vendor is adding AI, but few can prove it's trustworthy for high-stakes work. Nucleus Research named Deltek an Expert in the 2026 Enterprise and SMB ERP Technology Value Matrix. The recognition centers on Costpoint, Vantagepoint, and Dela™, Deltek's AI orchestrator. For project-based businesses, AI features matter less than the audit trail behind them.
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Small Business Government Contracts: A Guide for Contractors
Learn how small businesses qualify for government contracts, which SBA set-asides apply, and the steps to find, win, and deliver on your first award.
8a Certification for Small Business
Learn what SBA 8(a)a certification is, who qualifies, and how the 8(a) program helps small disadvantaged businesses win more federal contracts.
Small Business Set-Asides
A small business set-aside reserves government contracts for qualifying small businesses. See the SBA programs, eligibility rules, and how to win contracts.
State and Local Government Contracting: A Beginners Guide
Learn how to win state and local government contracts, master $1.5T SLED market, and understand the nuances of fiscal-year timing and bid types.
A Guide to the U.S. Federal Budget
The federal budget determines how the U.S. government raises and spends money each year. See how it's built, approved, and where the money goes.
A Guide to Strategically Doing Business with the Army
Find out how to do business with the Army strategically, this year and in the future, with the latest government contracting insight from GovWin IQ analysts.
DoD Contracts: A Complete Overview
Win DoD contracts in FY 2027. Learn contract types, compliance requirements, and how early opportunity discovery gives you a competitive edge.
10 Signs Your Services Proposal Pricing Process Is Audit Ready
Services proposal pricing is becoming more difficult as government contractors face growing expectations for transparency, traceability, and accountability. Ten common characteristics can help organizations assess whether their pricing process supports audit readiness. The checklist focuses on data traceability, labor category management, governance, efficiency, and scalability.
The Pentagon Wants In: What DoW’s New Pricing Memo Means for Your Proposals
A new DoW memo pushes for full cost and pricing transparency across every contractor tier, including a proposal to pull data directly from contractor systems. Here's what the memo proposes to change, what it doesn't say, and how contractors can get ahead of it.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): A Guide for GovCons
See what the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) covers, how FAR compliance works, and which FAR Parts matter most. Read Deltek’s guide for GovCons.
How to Choose the Best ERP For Government Contractors
Discover the best ERP for government contractors. Covers DCAA compliance, indirect rates, contract management, and eight proven selection steps.
Deltek Recognized as an Expert in the Nucleus Research Enterprise ERP Technology Value Matrix 2026
Nucleus Research, an independent technology analyst firm, recognized Deltek as an Expert in its Enterprise ERP Technology Value Matrix 2026. The report highlights Deltek's strengths in operational visibility, project lifecycle management, and workflow automation through its modular platform architecture, low-code extensibility, and integration capabilities, as well as its ongoing investment in AI, UX, security, and compliance.