Government Contracting
GSA is Making It Easier with the IT70 Startup Springboard Initiative
GSA is making changes to its IT70 GSA schedule guidelines that ease requirements regarding corporate experience, relevant projects and submission…
Service Contract Labor Standards: Basics and Pricing Implications
Service Contract Labor Standards, formerly known as The Service Contract Act (SCA) of 1965, sets minimum wage and fringe benefit…
Comply with SCA or Go to Jail!
Companies doing business with US tax payer dollars need to understand the government regulations governing their government contracts. They need…
Ignoring Affirmative Action Plan Requirements Can Land You in Court
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) filed a lawsuit against federal contractor, Convergys Customer…
Follow the DCAA Checklist – Get a Passing Grade!
DCAA issued an MRD on August 27, 2015, “Revised Checklist for Determining Adequacy of Contractor Incurred Cost Proposal.” The purpose…
Use DoL Affirmative Action Tool to Test Compliance
OFCCP has posted a new interactive tool that contractors may find useful. The Checklist for Compliance with Section 503 of…
Things to Consider When Buying Government Contractor Accounting Software
From basic, off-the-shelf programs to the most sophisticated and customized platforms, many different accounting programs designed for government contractors are…
Lexy Kessler Talks to Federal News Radio About Government Contracting Landscape
The federal government spent 22% more on local government contractors over the past two years despite a tough budget climate…
What Federal Contractors Need to Know about Self Insurance
Contractors often disclose the cost savings of self-insured plans with excitement, but buyer beware. Most contractors are surprised when I…
Is My Company Required to File an Incurred Cost Submission?
The requirement for an incurred cost submission is dictated in FAR Part 16.3 Cost Reimbursement Contracting, specifically FAR 16.307, the…