We get lots of questions about Government property and how it should be handled with subcontractors. Remember, and it has been said over and over, the prime contractor is responsible for just about anything subcontractors do in support of a contract. And yes, that includes Government property requirements.
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Government Property Management
How would you feel if you had unlimited access to all the resources Redstone Government Consulting had to offer? Relief? Security? Control? Protected? Re-focused?
Topics: Redstone GCI, Litigation Consulting Support, Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration
On December 18, 2018 the Administrative Judge, in ASBCA No. 61583, denied the contractor’s appeal and granted the Government’s request for summary judgement related to the contractor’s claim that it was entitled to a penalty waiver because the contractor did not demonstrate that it “had adequate policies, training, controls, and review systems, and that it inadvertently incorporated the [unallowable cost]” in its incurred cost proposals. This decision serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining adequate policies and procedures.
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Government Regulations
Slowly is the word that always describes Government change, and acquisition process change is no exception. Some of you will remember that the 2017 NDAA required DCAA to reduce the backlog of DoD incurred cost submissions and suspend work for other Departments. But how many of you remember that it also created an Advisory Panel on Streamlining and Codifying Acquisition Regulations, better known as the Section 809 Panel?
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It’s everyone’s least favorite time of year. That’s right, tax season. For those of us who no longer work in public accounting, this time of year is now a welcome reprieve; although for us, it also marks the start of incurred cost season. If you’re not sure what an Incurred Cost Submission is or have questions about that topic, visit our website for a variety of resources.
Topics: Compliant Accounting Infrastructure, Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration
It’s that time of year again! The 2018 EEO-1 survey officially opened on March 18, 2019 and is due on May 31, 2019.
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Human Resources
In the last article, I talked about some of the early considerations for beginning the path toward your first government contract. I would encourage you to take a look here before diving in on the next major question to answer when pursuing your first government contract. That question is:
Topics: Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration
The December 21, 2018 deadline for a partial government shutdown is quickly approaching. That is an unwanted Christmas present for Government workers in the affected agencies, but what about for contractors? What should they do if the shutdown occurs?
Topics: Government Shutdown, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration
There are many presents one may enjoy receiving this holiday season. However, one present you do not want during the holiday season is a CAS Disclosure Statement (DS) surprise. There are several surprises related to DS’s you can receive: