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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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BOE Pro's First Dela Agent is Here. So is a More Consistent Cost Volume Pro.
The ProPricer Q3 2026 release introduces guided BOE authoring, Dela-powered BOE drafting, and new Cost Volume Pro enhancements that improve consistency across proposal content. These updates take time out of the manual mechanics of estimating and cost volume production, so estimating and proposal teams can spend more of it on the estimate and the proposal itself.
The Door to Government Contracting Just Got Wider
This article breaks down DoW’s memo raising the Cost Accounting Standards threshold to $100 million, covering what’s changing, what isn’t, and why cost visibility still matters for contractors either way.
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.
What the New TINA Threshold Actually Changes for A&D Contractors
The new $10 million TINA threshold isn't the relief it looks like for A&D contractors. As of July 1, 2026, fewer contracts require certified cost and pricing data than before. But the contracts that remain are larger and more complex. That makes BOM reconciliation between ERP and proposal riskier, not simpler. Deltek's material estimating capability in BOE Pro connects ERP data directly to proposal pricing, closing that gap.
Why Defensible Pricing Wins Government Contracts
Discover why defensible pricing, not just competitive pricing, is becoming the key differentiator in winning government contracts.
The New Reality of Services Proposal Pricing in Government Contracting
udit scrutiny is rising. Learn why spreadsheet-based services pricing is becoming harder to defend in government contracting.
The Pricing Workflows That Lived Outside the System Finally Have a Home
Discover how ProPricer helps GovCon teams close workflow gaps where critical proposal work has long lived outside the system of record.
Modernizing Services Proposal Pricing for GovCon
Discover how government contractors can bring services proposal pricing into a governed workflow with greater traceability, control, and confidence.
How Fincantieri Marinette Marine Cut Bid Cycles by 75% with ProPricer
Learn how Fincantieri Marinette Marine accelerated government bid cycles by 75% using ProPricer—ensuring compliance, accuracy, and faster change order turnaround.
AI-Powered Narrative Scoring & Smarter Workflows: What’s New in ProPricer Q3
Discover the new AI scoring agent and workflow updates in ProPricer Q3 that enhance proposal accuracy and collaboration while reducing manual effort.
Explore the Latest ProPricer Enhancements for Better Proposal Outcomes
Explore the new Deltek ProPricer release to enhance proposal speed, control, and collaboration for pricing teams with strategic, insights-driven capabilities.