Redstone Government Consulting Blog | Contracts & Subcontracts Administration (2)

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

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

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

The CASB’s final rule rescinds CAS 408 and 411 and most of CAS 404 and 409 to align CAS with GAAP, effective August 7, 2026. For government contractors, the change may reduce duplicative requirements, but it does not eliminate considerations related to disclosure, consistency, or cost impact tied to accounting practice changes.

Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DCAA Audit Support, Government Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Federal acquisition policy is shifting fixed-price contracting back to the default and preferred approach under Executive Order 14402 and updated FAR Council guidance. With implementation beginning in July 2026, government contractors should consider how contract type, pricing risk, existing awards, and contract administration may be affected.

Topics: Proposal Cost Volume Development & Pricing, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Manufacturing Operations Consulting

The FAR Council’s June 23, 2026, proposed rules begin implementing the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, with comments due July 23, 2026. Government contractors should evaluate how streamlined FAR text, revised clauses, security requirements, acquisition planning changes, and termination timelines may affect contract administration and compliance.

Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cybersecurity

Two new Executive Orders signal increased federal action around quantum innovation and post-quantum cryptography. For government contractors and new entrants, participation in these initiatives will require careful attention to funding structures, FAR changes, NIST requirements, and compliance expectations.

Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cybersecurity, Commercial Determination, Manufacturing Operations Consulting

Buy American Act compliance now requires closer review of component origin, domestic content thresholds, and contract-specific exceptions. For government contractors, the increased domestic content requirements and differences between FAR and DFARS make sourcing, supplier certifications, and documentation critical to supporting accurate compliance certifications.

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