Redstone Government Consulting Blog (2)

On August 21, 2026, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published three final rules addressing its regulatory framework following the revocation of EO 11246. One final rule rescinds the regulations that implemented EO 11246, while the other two modify the regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) of 1974, as amended. The Section 503 and VEVRAA changes are generally effective September 21, 2026, while the rescission of the EO 11246 implementing regulations is effective October 26, 2026.

Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Human Resources, Government Regulations, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Organizational Change Management Consulting

DoD’s July 30, 2026, class deviation raises the Full CAS and Disclosure Statement thresholds to $100 million, changing how CAS coverage may apply to certain defense contracts. Government contractors should reassess CAS applicability, pending proposals, Disclosure Statement requirements, and ongoing audit activity to determine how the new thresholds affect current obligations.

Topics: Accounting System Compliance, DFARS Business Systems, Government Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Estimating System Compliance

Accurate project reporting depends on more than running the right reports. Government contractors need to confirm that Costpoint data is current, evaluate whether costs and revenue are reasonable, and investigate differences between reports. Regular review of the Project Status Report (PSR) and Revenue Worksheet helps accounting and project management teams identify missing processing, unexpected revenue calculations, and configuration issues before they affect monthly reporting and project decisions.

Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Deltek Costpoint

The SBA’s final rule changes how individually owned firms establish social disadvantage for 8(a) eligibility by removing the rebuttable presumption and individual narrative test. Effective September 10, 2026, the new standard applies to pending and future applications and adds a requirement to show material harm resulting from discrimination or bias.

Topics: Litigation Consulting Support, Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Human Resources, Government Regulations

A successful Costpoint implementation isn’t defined by whether the system is live. It’s defined by whether the business is truly ready to operate within it. That means processes are working, data is reliable, users are confident, and the organization can execute day-to-day operations without disruption.

Topics: Accounting System Compliance, DFARS Business Systems, Deltek Costpoint, Organizational Change Management Consulting

Billing requirements influence more than invoicing in Unanet. For government contractors, project and task structure decisions affect funding visibility, cost and revenue reporting, charging controls, and daily workflows. Aligning setup with contract requirements and the needs of accounting, contracts, and project management can reduce manual intervention and improve oversight.

Topics: Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Unanet, Organizational Change Management Consulting, Program Management & Project Cost Control

Government contracting disagreements can reach an impasse when the parties dispute which requirements apply. Legal counsel may offer another avenue for documenting the contractor’s position and seeking clarification. An OTA termination matter illustrates how a legal show cause notice clarified FAR Part 31 applicability, even though DCAA retained its audit report.

Topics: Litigation Consulting Support, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DCAA Audit Support, Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), REAs, Claims & Terminations

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Topics: Proposal Cost Volume Development & Pricing, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, DCAA Audit Support, Government Regulations, Estimating System Compliance, Commercial Determination

When your accounting or Costpoint subject matter expert leaves, issues start to crop up. Perhaps expense reports are stuck with errors, delaying employee reimbursements. Project designs may not support billing requirements, including the setup of billing formulas and billing formats. Missing or incorrect revenue formulas can cause revenue miscalculations and incorrect information on project reports. Setup issues in your Project Account Groups can affect revenue, billing, and project reporting throughout Costpoint.

Topics: DFARS Business Systems, Deltek Costpoint, Organizational Change Management Consulting

The Department of War has suspended CMMC Phase II implementation while it reviews the program and seeks industry input on reducing compliance burdens. Government contractors should understand which requirements remain in effect, how active solicitations may change, and what the temporary pause could mean for assessment costs and future cybersecurity obligations.

Topics: Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Government Regulations, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations Consulting, REAs, Claims & Terminations