OMB’s new guidance directs agencies to expand commercial acquisitions and justify non-commercial awards. Government contractors may see closer review of commerciality, pricing, option periods, and cost-reimbursement contracts, making support for market research and contract decisions more important.
Topics: Proposal Cost Volume Development & Pricing, Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, DCAA Audit Support, Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Cybersecurity, Commercial Determination, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
On April 20, 2026, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) announced yet another reorganization: a transition to 23 “hub” organizations while maintaining office locations at key defense contractor sites. This reduction reduces the 180 office (branch and suboffices) locations to 23 hubs covering only 19 of the 50 states in the continental U.S.
Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DCAA Audit Support, Human Resources, Government Regulations, Organizational Change Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
The launch of the CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) system by U.S. Customs and Border Protection marks a significant opportunity for importers to recover duties previously paid under IEEPA tariffs that were later ruled invalid by the U.S. Supreme Court. By enabling consolidated refund claims and streamlining the process through the ACE portal, this program reduces administrative burden and accelerates reimbursement. For importers, especially small businesses that directly paid these tariffs, this development is highly relevant because it provides a time-sensitive pathway to reclaim costs, improve cash flow, and correct past overpayments in a changing tariff environment.
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Export & Import, Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Manufacturing Operations Consulting
A successful ERP implementation isn’t measured only by meeting the go-live date. It is measured by a properly configured system, properly trained personnel, and confidence in the data output. Redstone GCI’s Deltek Costpoint consultants strive to ensure clients not only meet their go-live date but also feel operationally ready to run and use their ERP system. In this article, we focus on what a Costpoint implementation with Redstone GCI looks like from discovery through go-live. Our implementation approach is structured around more than system configuration. It is guided by government contracting expertise, operational understanding, and the compliance considerations that shape how government contractors need Costpoint to function.
Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Small Business Compliance, Deltek Costpoint, Organizational Change Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
Employers responding to ADA accommodation requests face growing compliance risks when requests are handled inconsistently, delayed, or insufficiently documented. Recent enforcement activity highlights the importance of a timely, individualized process that aligns with legal requirements, protects employee rights, and reduces exposure to claims and litigation.
Topics: Litigation Consulting Support, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Human Resources, Government Regulations, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Organizational Change Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Consulting, Employers & Unions
Government contractors should be aware of a proposed FAR rule implementing FY 2023 NDAA Section 5949 that will prohibit the use of certain covered semiconductor products and services in federal procurements by December 23, 2027. The rule introduces new certification, disclosure, and supply chain review requirements that may significantly impact sourcing, compliance, and contract performance.
Topics: Proposal Cost Volume Development & Pricing, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Export & Import, Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Commercial Determination, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
Costpoint Materials and Manufacturing is highly configurable, but that flexibility requires intentional design. Government contractors who implement without planning for growth often face costly reconfigurations as operations scale. Aligning manufacturing with accounting from the outset builds a system that supports the business today and adapts as complexity increases.
Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Deltek Costpoint, Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Organizational Change Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
The FY 2026 NDAA, Section 1807, directs DoD to maintain Project Spectrum, a no-cost online platform offering cybersecurity training, tools, and resources for small and medium-sized government contractors. Originally launched in 2019, the platform supports CMMC compliance and is available to any company pursuing DoD work, regardless of current contract status.
Topics: Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Cybersecurity, Commercial Determination, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
Recent DFARS class deviations associated with the FAR and DFARS overhaul reorganized several cybersecurity clauses, leading to confusion about government contractor self-assessment requirements. Although certain DFARS provisions were removed or renumbered, government contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) must still conduct CMMC Level 1 self-assessments and post results in Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations Consulting
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize presidential tariffs, effectively invalidating prior IEEPA-based duties. This decision creates uncertainty around potential refunds and shifts attention to new tariff measures now in effect. Importers and trade compliance teams must reassess duty exposure, documentation practices, and forward-looking trade strategies in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, DCAA Audit Support, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Export & Import, Material Management & Accounting System (MMAS), Estimating System Compliance, Manufacturing Operations Consulting