Unanet implementation does not end at go live. The transition into live processing often reveals workflow issues, training gaps, and process risks that can affect billing, reporting, and overall system adoption. Ongoing support during this period helps organizations stabilize operations, reduce rework, and strengthen long term system results.

Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Small Business Compliance, Unanet, Organizational Change Management 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

The Department of War has introduced an Acquisition Transformation Strategy aimed at prioritizing commercial solutions and expanding participation from nontraditional contractors. While the direction signals reduced barriers and faster acquisition, contractors must evaluate how evolving expectations, timing, and risk tolerance will affect compliance, pricing, and engagement strategies.

Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Commercial Determination

Contractors pursuing competitive prime awards under FAR Part 15 face heightened expectations for cost realism, documentation, and historical support. Agencies rely on detailed cost narratives and supporting data to make best value determinations. Weak or unsupported pricing can delay negotiations or undermine award decisions, making early preparation and internal alignment critical to proposal success.

Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Proposal Cost Volume Development & Pricing, Incurred Cost Proposal Submission (ICP/ICE), Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DCAA Audit Support, Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Section 1826 of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act shifts DoD treatment of nontraditional defense contractors from discretionary to mandatory exemptions from key cost and business system requirements. With no dollar threshold and rulemaking still pending, government contractors must evaluate timing, contract status, and downstream compliance implications.

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

Well, our friendly DCAA auditors are back after the Government shutdown. On December 2, 2025, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) issued a memorandum to their auditors titled, “Actions Required for Assignment Due Dates Following Furloughs.”

Topics: Proposal Cost Volume Development & Pricing, Incurred Cost Proposal Submission (ICP/ICE), Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DCAA Audit Support, Government Regulations

The Department of Defense (DoD) issued a final rule on September 10, 2025, amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate the requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for FAR-based contracts and subcontracts, effective November 10, 2025.

Topics: Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, DFARS Business Systems, Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cybersecurity, Grants & Cooperative Agreements (2 CFR 200)

September 2026 Update

Since this article was published, OFCCP has finalized additional regulatory changes affecting government contractors. On August 21, 2026, DOL published final rules revising the regulations implementing Section 503 and VEVRAA and rescinding the regulations that implemented EO 11246. Most Section 503 and VEVRAA changes take effect September 21, 2026. Read our latest Client Alert for a breakdown of the updated requirements and key compliance dates.

Topics: Small Business Compliance, Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Human Resources, Government Regulations, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Service Contract Act

Closing out the year is an important step in your accounting cycle, and it should involve more than just “closing the books.” For government contractors, year-end is about ensuring your financials are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready, not just for tax purposes, but to support ongoing contract and regulatory requirements.

Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Small Business Compliance, Quickbooks, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

On October 21, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released a state-level analysis or estimate of the impact of a government shutdown on small business lending. The shutdown has frozen the SBA’s core 7(a) and 504 small-business lending programs. These lending programs are designed to support small businesses’ access to funds to acquire or improve long-term fixed assets such as real estate, machinery, and equipment.

Topics: Accounting System Compliance, Small Business Compliance, Government Regulations