Redstone Government Consulting Blog | Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR)

On December 5, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reported another settlement under the False Claims Act (FCA) related to cybersecurity. Swiss Automation agreed to pay $421,234 to the Government as a result of failing to provide adequate cybersecurity controls for drawings of parts supplied to Department of Defense (DoD) prime contractors. The qui tam suit under the False Claims Act (FCA) was brought forward by a whistleblower, not an Information Technology (IT) employee, but a Quality Control Manager of the company. The whistleblower received $65,291.

Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Cybersecurity, Commercial Item Determination

On November 26, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued the 2025 Compliance Supplement. The Supplement outlines the compliance requirements to assist auditors in understanding the Federal program’s objectives, procedures and requirements when performing a Single audit for fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2024. The Compliance Supplement is normally issued in the spring of each year; however, OMB delayed its issuance to incorporate significant updates to 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, in October 2024. In order to assist auditors with the different requirements, Part 3 Compliance Requirements of the Supplement was divided into two Parts for audit testing as follows:

• Part 3.1 for awards subject to 2 CFR 200 prior to October 2024 and
• Part 3.2 for awards after October 1, 2024

Topics: Accounting System Compliance, DFARS Business Systems, DCAA Audit Support, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Grants & Cooperative Agreements (2 CFR 200)

The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has finalized a significant set of amendments to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), effective September 15, 2025, which expand the U.S. Munitions List (USML) and introduce new definitions and a licensing exemption. These changes mark the first time in years that DDTC has expanded the USML’s coverage more than it has reduced it. The final rule amends 15 of the 21 USML categories, representing a substantial increase in the number of controlled items.

Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Export & Import, Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Manufacturing Operations Consulting

In this final edition of our three-part article series highlighting some lesser-known beneficial Deltek Costpoint Procurement features that manufacturers can reap large benefits from, we will dive into the “Replace” function, the RFQ capabilities, and Alternate Part numbers. Most of these features can benefit more than just manufacturers; however, if you are a manufacturer and unaware of them, you are missing out. Fully utilizing the capabilities contained within these Deltek Costpoint modules will bring efficiency to your business and drive value.

Topics: Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Deltek Costpoint, Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Manufacturing Operations Consulting

The President’s Executive Order – Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement involves a comprehensive overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and subsequently the FAR Supplements. As the FAR is being updated it includes changes to contract provisions and clauses. The System for Award Management (SAM.gov), the official U.S. government website where entities register to do business with the federal government is also being streamlined.

Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DCAA Audit Support, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), System Award Management (SAM), Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

A little background – On April 15, 2025, Executive Order 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, was issued. The intent of this order was to make revolutionary changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to make the federal acquisition process more efficient and cost-effective. Section 2 states, “It is the policy of the United States to create the most agile, effective, and efficient procurement system possible. Removing undue barriers, such as unnecessary regulations, while simultaneously allowing for the expansion of the national and defense industrial bases is paramount. Accordingly, the FAR should contain only provisions required by statute or essential to sound procurement, and any FAR provisions that do not advance these objectives should be removed.”

Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Proposal Cost Volume Development & Pricing, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, DCAA Audit Support, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Commercial Item Determination

In this multi-part article series, we are highlighting some of the lesser-known Deltek Costpoint Procurement features that we regularly find manufacturing clients are not taking full advantage of. In many cases, they are features that users are not even aware exist. There is so much capability contained within Costpoint, and our goal at Redstone GCI is to help you unlock the full potential of the immensely powerful Deltek Costpoint tool that you are already paying for! In procurement, given how transactional & repetitive the tasks are, small changes to how you utilize Deltek Costpoint can multiply out to a large ROI and make life easier for your Procurement team, your stakeholders, and beyond.

Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Property Management, Deltek Costpoint, Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Manufacturing Operations Consulting

If only the Government made this an easy answer. There are some representations and certifications that you need to get from your subcontractors. However, many in both industry and the Government think the requirement for “Reps and Certs” flows down in all cases.

Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, DCAA Audit Support, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Are you taking full advantage of all the features that Deltek Costpoint’s Procurement modules can provide to your Manufacturing business? We regularly work with clients to assess their current utilization of the procurement modules and make recommendations on how they can better utilize this powerful capability. In this multi-part article series, we will discuss some of the many Costpoint Procurement features that we want to ensure you are aware of, to help your manufacturing procurement processes run even better. Many of these apply even if you are not a manufacturing business and are just procuring goods & services.

Topics: Accounting System Compliance, DFARS Business Systems, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Property Management, Deltek Costpoint, Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Manufacturing Operations Consulting

I find that depending on whether your job is on the Finance & Accounting (F&A) side or the Materials & Manufacturing side of the business, the perception of the capabilities and benefits of the Deltek Costpoint Inventory module tend to vary drastically.

Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Property Management, Deltek Costpoint, Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Manufacturing Operations Consulting