Earlier this week, ReliAscent® posted a guest blog from one of our partners on how SBIR/STTR awardees can minimize the impact of the R&D amortization requirement in IRS Section 174. However, there are...
With the September and October 15 tax (extension) deadlines looming, now is a critical time for SBIR/STTR awardees to determine if their contracts are subject to IRS sections 41 and 174 (if they have not...
“What’s a good G&A rate?” At ReliAscent, we are frequently asked this question...
We get a lot of great questions from small business owners each week, and some of the most common issues that come up during an SBIR Phase I are related to Timekeeping, Compensation/Payroll, and Tax...
You’ve poured your life into developing your product or technology. You finally won and negotiated your contract, drafted a budget, and things are good to go, right?
When negotiating an SBIR/STTR Phase II budget, grant, and/or contract, it is critical that a small business prepare themselves by understanding the process, doing their research, having the proper...
Perhaps the greatest factor that affects the SBIR/STTR Phase II regulatory environment is the particular agency you’re focused on. It can be hard enough if you are pursuing Research and Development (R&D)...
ReliAscent® would like to remind all government contractors that if you had a Cost Reimbursable type contract in 2023, your Incurred Cost Proposal / DCAA ICE Submission is due 6 months after the end of...
There’s a standard quip in government contracting circles: “75% of the Earth is covered in water – the rest is covered by auditors.”
The following post is the first guest blog from one of our new partners in 2024, Hull & Knarr LLP, written by Business Development Manager, John Berry. Stay tuned for more blogs from John, as well as...
Government Contractors and SBIR/STTR awardees are holding their collective breath as Congress considers tax legislation that would immediately halt the devastating R&D Amortization requirement from the...
As readers of our blog and most small business government contractors likely know by now, the IRS proposed new guidelines for Section 174, the consequences of which will devastate our economy and stop...
2024 may only be nine weeks away, but Q4 is always the best time to begin discussing setting up a DCAA Compliant Accounting System with ReliAscent®. Whether you need a compliant system for the first time,...
As you may or may not know, the IRS has proposed new guidelines for Section 174. In very basic terms, the enforcement of these guidelines directs all businesses to capitalize any Research and Development...
Believe it not, the fourth quarter is almost upon us, and all small businesses should be thinking about a few key things before year-end. Setting aside time to do some simple planning can make a world of...
The following post was contributed by Fedsprout, the newest addition to ReliAscent’s Partnership Network. Fedsprout is a nationwide consulting firm providing proposal writing and strategy services to...
At ReliAscent®, we often emphasize that “it takes more than just an accounting firm to stay compliant and successful” in the govcon industry.
With all of the controversy surrounding TikTok and it's Chinese parent company, ByteDance Ltd., it is no surprise that the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) recently added a new clause specifically...
Welcome to our second installment of our newest Blog Series, “SBIR & DCAA Compliance FAQ,” where we answer common questions about DCAA and SBIR compliance requirements, and contract & grant management...
With Incurred Cost Proposals due to the DCAA by the end of June (for most government contractors that had a cost type contract in 2022), now is a great time to provide a general overview and FAQ for small...
ReliAscent® would like to remind all government contractors that if you had a Cost Reimbursable type contract in 2022, your Incurred Cost Proposal / DCAA ICE Submission is due 6 months after the end of...
The first step in the budget process is to find out where indirect rates are reflected on a budget form. Budget forms vary greatly between agencies. Grant agencies either use the SF424 budget form on...
Have you ever wondered what to put for your indirect rates in a proposal, or how to get monthly invoices approved on your new SBIR Phase II CPFF contract? The answer is Provisional Billing Rates, or PBRs...
We get a lot of great questions from small business owners every week, and some of the most common surround issues that come up during an SBIR Phase I, and especially as a contractor or grantee...
In the Government Contracting Industry, many accounting firms have a bad habit when it comes to serving their clients: keeping a few highly experienced CPAs at the top (that you have limited access to—for...
One of the most common questions small businesses ask when entering into the government contracting world is: “Is QuickBooks DCAA compliant?”
Just one day before the program was set to expire, lawmakers in the House of Representatives, following the lead of the Senate, voted to extend the critically important SBIR/STTR program for another 3...
The ReliAscent® Team is thrilled to announce an upcoming one-day conference on Intellectual Property Rights for SBIR/STTR Winners and Federal Government Contractors, hosted by our partnering law firm,...
What happens when you bid a contract and win it, but get into the performance phase and find out that a critical item was severely underbid? This happens far more often than most people realize, and given...
ReliAscent® is proud to announce the release of our latest resource for small business government contractors:
The following blog is the first from our latest partner, Atomus Corp. Atomus helps small and medium sized businesses comply with defense industrial base specific cybersecurity requirements such as NIST...
At the end of an award, the Federal Government has processes to make sure its contractors and grantees have complied with requirements, including clauses and referenced requirements contained within these...
Being a government contractor can sometimes feel like you are a prospector in the gold rush. It can be boom or bust on what seems like a daily basis. In today’s subscription based software world, you can...
When contracting with the federal government, a significant field of responsibility for a government contractor is contracting with vendors, specifically subcontracting with vendors.
ReliAscent® is proud to announce the official rollout of our GovComply™ platform, powered by DigiSoft Solutions™. GovComply™ integrates with our DCAA compliant QuickBooks® Enterprise platform and provides...
Provisional Billing Rates (PBR)
The evolutional growth of a government contractor and some grantees includes a steady avalanche of regulatory hurdles along with their companion acronyms. One such acronym...
The Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs (referred collectively hereafter as SBIR) directly target small innovative companies to participate in...
The administration of federal government awards starts with signing the contract by both parties, or the acceptance of a grant by a grantee. Government Contract Administration is the fulfilling of the...
As many government contractors may already know, the U.S. Department of Defense pre-released their SBIR/STTR FY21.3/C solicitation topics on August 25th. What you may not know, is that both Boeing and...
As a small business government contractor or grantee, do you know whether or not your accounting system (not just your software) is DCAA compliant? Are you confident you would pass an audit from the DCAA...
*The following post was contributed by Hour Timesheet's Debbie Sabin, as part of ReliAscent's Partnership Network Guest Blog Series.
Both small and large companies across the country are learning that outsourcing certain tasks makes a lot of sense these days. With COVID came the realization that entire segments of our economy and many...
Preface: This blog is intended for companies that do not have extensive experience with Federal Government contracting. It is written for contracts. Grants are not covered, as grant negotiations include...
I have had quite a few questions recently on Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) funds related to what they are, why they might be used for and who can apply for them. First of all TABA stands for...
The Contract Management and Administration function is critical to the success of any government contractor, both large and small. The Contract Manager (“CM”) is responsible for “the business” aspect of...
In a previous blog we examined, from a very top level, what it means when someone says they have had a DCAA audit. In that blog we explored the 4 major groups that the DCAA classifies audits, the number...
Many companies applied for PPP Loans last year, and many of those companies were government contractors. For loans under $150,000, the forgiveness application is pretty basic. In most cases, you don’t...
The Contract Management and Administration function is critical to the success of any government contractor, both large and small. The Contract Manager (“CM”) is responsible for “the business” aspect of...
Many times when I talk with prospective clients I ask them if they have a DCAA compliant accounting system. Many times they say "I have a compliant accounting system because I've had a DCAA audit". Well,...
There is a LOT of information in a Department of Defense contract (and most Government contracts and grants, for that matter). So, how do you know what you are signing up for when you’ve been handed a...
The Department of Defense has reopened the SBIR/STTR 2021.1/A SBIR/STTR BAA for proposal submission through March 4. Full proposals must be submitted and certified in the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation...
Many questions can keep government contractors awake at night: "why am I losing money on this contract," “ will I be able to deliver on time,” or “ what happens if my contract is terminated?”
Recently there has been a trend in the business world to outsource certain business functions in order to make a more efficient operation and/or save cost of operation. In years past there was little...
Reminder to Colorado-based Small Businesses working with the Federal Government, or interested in pursuing government contracts & grants:
Has your business been considering submitting a proposal for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant or contract? Maybe you already have in the past,...
The Department of Defense's Small Business and Technology Partnerships Office just announced the pre-release of the following Broad Agency Announcements (BAA's):
Small Businesses pursuing non-dilutive funding through the National Science Foundation's SBIR/STTR program must pass a financial review prior to receiving a Phase II award. This is known as a Financial...
Some of the most common questions we get from Government Contractors and Grantees at ReliAscent surround the development and utility of indirect rates. How are they calculated? Why are they so important?...
The last six months have taught us a lot in business. But, now more than ever, might be the best time to outsource low ROI activities like government compliant accounting and contract administration and...
In this, the first of a new series highlighting the successes and unique technologies of our incredible clients, ReliAscent has the pleasure of introducing Flextrapower, and their truly unique...
There are several things to consider when a small business contemplates outsourcing its government contract accounting work. One consideration is the cost and experience of the people to do the work....
ReliAscent® will soon be releasing a powerful new software tool and integrating it into our DCAA compliant accounting system platform as an optional feature available to clients. This tool, when combined...
In the depths of a pandemic and resulting massive economic upheaval across our country and the globe, government contractors and grantees are focused more than ever on simply staying afloat; keeping the...
As we have all seen from the happenings of this strange year in 2020, there are a number of negative effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their lives, and millions...
There have been some shifts in policy at the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) over the last couple of years that are starting to be evident to the outside world. The FY 2018 National Defense...
Between direct contract work, deadlines, compliance issues, and trying to stay afloat during a pandemic, contractors and grantees have enough on their plates just trying to keep the lights on. And sure,...
ReliAscent is open, resilient, and here to help your business navigate dangerous waters during these difficult times.
What protection do you have from delays caused by the COVID-19 virus in your federal contract? How can you assure you are paid as rapidly as possible during this difficult time?
These are only some of...
A little history for government contractors: the DCAA tripled the number of Defective Pricing Audits in FY 2020, once their extensive backlog of Incurred Cost Audits had finally been eliminated in 2019....
As a Federal Government Contractor or Grantee, do you find yourself struggling with FAR & DCAA compliance requirements? Do you often worry if you will make a profit on your contract or grant, or if you...
"Is my accounting system DCAA Compliant?" Usually, small businesses don’t ask themselves this question without an external prompt. That prompt usually comes from either the government itself or a...
In the world of government contracting, the pricing of a proposal can be the section of the proposal taken too lightly by many bidders. Here at ReliAscent, one of the most difficult things to see is a...
ReliAscent would like to remind all small business government contractors that the DOD SBIR/STTR 2019.3/C Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) are now open for proposal submission!
ReliAscent is excited to announce that our CEO, Mike Anderson, will be featured in an upcoming podcast, hosted by Shirley Collier, President of our partnering company, Scale2Market, LLC, on Wednesday,...
Small Business Government Contractors and Grantees have enough on their plates just trying to keep the lights on, grow the business, and make a profit. In many cases, outsourcing certain functions like...
Small Business Defense Contractors specializing in areas from cyber security, to digital engineering, sensor, unmanned, and warfare systems, have an opportunity to join the Naval Surface Technology and...
The Department of Defense's SBIR/STTR 19.3/C BAA Announcements are now Available!
Many in the government contracting world will remember the Federal Government's "Super Committee" working to slash spending from the budget, and other Federal Agencies scrambling to identify ways to slash...
While government contract accounting certainly presents its share of challenges, contractors should not overlook the government property clause at FAR 52.245-1. Depending on your contract type and...
Does your small business contract with the Department of Defense or NASA? If so, and it has been several years since your last DCAA audit, how do you know whether or not your accounting system (not just...
ReliAscent is excited to announce a partnership with Gabriel Enterprises Consulting Group. Gabriel will be providing a webinar for Federal Government 8(a) Contractors, “Managing Growth.” This webinar is...
Do you find yourself struggling with FAR & DCAA compliance requirements, worrying if you will make a profit on a government contract or grant, or barely staying profitable each year, yet you already have...
ReliAscent would like to remind all Small Businesses planning to submit a proposal for the NSF's SBIR/STTR 2019 Phase I solicitation, that the deadline to submit your applications is tomorrow, June 13th,...
The answer to this question depends on your perspective as either a government acquisition/grant professional or a government contractor or grantee. Negotiating or directing capped indirect rates on cost...
At ReliAscent, we routinely see contractors and grantees that have submitted indirect rates that don’t adequately reflect their operations, don’t align with their accounting systems, and frustrate their...
Indirect Rates, Huh? What are They Good For?
With apologies to the 1970’s Motown hit, one of the most common questions we get at ReliAscent® surrounds development and utility of indirect cost rates....
If your Small Business had a Cost Reimbursable type contract in 2018, yourIncurred Cost Proposal / ICE Submissionis due 6 months after the end of your FY (per FAR 52.216-7).
If your small business contracts with the Department of Defense and it has been several years since your last DCAA audit, how do you know whether or not your accounting system (not just your software), is...
Most small business government contractors and grantees are understandably focused on things like their direct work, avoiding a DCAA audit, or just delivering product &/or CDRL’s. Running a successful,...
ReliAscent would like to remind contractors that if you had a Cost Reimbursable type contract in 2018, your Incurred Cost Proposal / ICE Submission is due 6 months after the end of your FY (per FAR...
ReliAscent would like to invite all Small Business, Colorado Defense Contractors to attend an event hosted by the NDIA and Colorado PTAC, in Colorado Springs, tomorrow. We encourage you to bring questions...
When a Small Business contracts with the Department of Defense, NASA, or the Department of Homeland Security (and potentially other agencies), they are often required to have a DCAA compliant accounting...
Many small businesses come to us with the question of “what do I need to do to have an accounting system that is DCAA compliant”? That is a good question, and somewhat complicated for a small business....
ReliAscent® is proud to announce the release of our first white paper of 2019, written by our own Account Executive, Dave Donley. This paper explores Capped Indirect Rates, and was recently featured in...
ReliAscent® is happy to announce the release of our first newsletter of 2019!
Contractors with cost-plus fixed fee contracts always feel the squeeze of submitting their current year budgeted billing rates within 90 days of the close of their fiscal year end. While using your 2018...
The Department of Defense SBIR/STTR 19.1/A Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) were pre-released yesterday on the DOD SBIR/STTR Small Business Portal. During the pre-release period, contractors may now view...
The DOE has just released its next round of topics for the FY2019 SBIR Phase I solicitation. Grant limits are a bit higher at $200,000 along with an increase of Commercial Assistance allowance to $6,500....
ReliAscent would like to remind all Small Business Federal Contractors that the DoD's SBIR/STTR 2018.3/C BAA closes to proposal submission tomorrow, Wednesday October 24th, at 8 PM ET. As always, we...
Government Contractors: do you know if your accounting system is DCAA compliant? When was the last time it was audited? Has it been properly maintained since?
As a small business government contractor, what keeps you awake most nights? While most would understandably answer, "winning that next contract," “making a profit,” or “avoiding a DCAA audit,” for many...
In the world of government contracting, a company's indirect rates are absolutely critical in managing costs effectively and ensuring the business remains profitable. However, your indirect rate structure...
Yesterday, ReliAscent released our latest white paper, "Cost and Pricing Data Explained," written by our own, Dave Donley. This paper covers the basics of cost and pricing data, as well as some techniques...
ReliAscent® is happy to announce the release of our first newsletter of 2018!
The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)) is announcing the Army Expeditionary Technology Search – xTechSearch – to be featured at the Association of the...
The bulk of what the DoD buys in the research and development (R&D) realm complies with customary processes surrounding competition, cost and pricing, and reams of regulations covering everything from...
In case you hadn't heard, we wanted to notify all of our clients of news and a new requirement coming out of the GSA for all Federal Contractors and Grantees:
When you decide that you need expert help in Government Contracting, what do you look for in a partner? Do you want someone with experience running a small business like yours? Does the depth and breadth...
The DoD SBIR/STTR 18.2/B BAA's are Now Open for Proposal Submission.
ReliAscent would like to remind all Colorado-based Federal Government Contractors and Grantees that our latest contracting compliance seminar is this Thursday:
Have Contracts But Still Losing Money? It May Be Time to Review Your Indirect Rates
ReliAscent AE, Dave Donley, and the CEO of Palmetier Law, Karri Palmetier,will be presenting a seminar at the Aurora Office of the Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), on March 22nd,...
Since 1990, the NIH, through annual funding from Congress, and more recently continuing resolutions, sets salary limitations for individuals having NIH grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. This...
The following blog is the fifth in a series of special guest and ReliAscent partner blogs, contributed by Richard Busch of the Busch Law Firm, and Mike Anderson, of ReliAscent. This series covers...
It's SBIR season again, and ReliAscent would like to remind contractors that the DoD 2018.1/A SBIR/STTR BAA closes on February 7th.
The following blog is the fourth in a series of special guest and ReliAscent partner blogs, contributed by Richard Busch of the Busch Law Firm, and Mike Anderson, of ReliAscent. This series covers...
As of this writing, the U.S. is scheduled to shutdown at midnight, tonight. One of the first things you learn in government contracting is something called the Anti-Deficiency Act, first enacted in 1870,...
The following blog is the third in a series of special guest and ReliAscent partner blogs, contributed by Richard Busch of the Busch Law Firm, and Mike Anderson, of ReliAscent. This series covers...
ReliAscent would like to remind all contractors that you may now submit your Phase I proposals for the SBIR 18.1 and STTR 18.A Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) through the DOD SBIR/STTR proposal...
ReliAscent CEO, Mike Anderson, will be presenting a seminar at the Westminster Office of the Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), on January 10, as part of their Expert Training...
The following blog is the second in a series of special guest and ReliAscent partner blogs, contributed by Richard Busch of the Busch Law Firm, and Mike Anderson, of ReliAscent. This series covers...
ReliAscent is proud to announce the release of our latest white paper, written by ReliAscent Co-owner, and industry recognized governmentcontract expert, Russ Farmer. This white paper is the first in a...
The following blog is the first in a series of special guest and ReliAscent partner blogs, contributed by Richard Busch of the Busch Law Firm, and Mike Anderson, of ReliAscent. This series will cover...
It's October; DoD SBIR 2017.2 winners are being announced as we speak (check here for ARMY and NAVY winners/selectees), the government's FY just wrapped up, and the fall procurement rush is upon us, as...
As we mentioned last week, this is a busy time of year for contractors. The end of the Federal Government's FY is rapidly approaching, the DoD SBIR 2017.2 Solicitation opens one week from today, and...
With the DoD SBIR 2017.2 awardee selections now being released, and the 2017.3/C SBIR/STTR Announcements opening in just two weeks (9/26/17), ReliAscent would like to remind all defense contractors and...
We are happy to announce that ReliAscent CEO, Mike Anderson, will be presenting at the UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization’s SBIR Road Tour California, on September 11th. Mike will be...
ReliAscent would like to remind all government contractors and grantees in Colorado that registration closes shortly for next week’s PTAC Seminar on government contract accounting systems and DCAA audits.
ReliAscent, in partnership with the Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), is excited to announce our latest government contracting compliance seminar on September 13th:
All cost-plus type contracts (other than construction contracts), will cite the FAR 52.216-8 fixed-fee clause. Its main purpose is to mandate that contracting officers withhold up to 15% of the total...
ReliAscent partner, Martensen IP (a Colorado Springs-based IP protection and government contracting law firm), is hosting an event for contractors tomorrow, at the Catalyst Campus for Technology &...
A survey of landmines that may await you, and an advantageous roadmap to guide you away from danger with sound pointers on how to protect your IP while operating in the government sphere.
ReliAscent is proud to announice the release our latest white paper: "An Introduction to Indirect Rates."
Without getting too political, I thought it might be timely to review a FAR clause that appears in many Federal Contracts but probably doesn't get enough attention. Section 3 of the Federal Acquisition...
In the world of government contracting, one of the most painful—yet easily preventable—mistakes contractors and grantees make, is making critical errors in the cost & pricing section of a proposal. While...
ReliAscent is happy to announce the release of our latest white paper: Preparing a Government Contract Cost Proposal.This white paper is the third in our monthly series on important government contract...
There are several ways that the government can help fund your research. The first is through a direct need from the government and direct funding under a grant or contract written specifically for...
In the world of Government contracting, the government defines an allowable cost as a cost that they will pay either in full (direct costs) or an allowable portion (allowable indirect costs) of that cost....
The Department of Energy’s SBIR/STTR Programs Office just released an important notice to all 2017 DoE SBIR/STTR applicants, that is sure to disappoint a lot of people.
One of the most thrilling parts of being a small business government contractor, is being awarded a contract. You’ve poured your time, money, and possibly even a large portion of your professional life to...
In a cost reimbursable job, we all know how the government will pay for direct labor and materials. In these awards, they also pay for a “fair share” of your overhead (or indirect costs). How does the...
Small businesses are the cornerstone of innovation in the US Government, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19 discusses Small Business Programs. It sets the size standards to be considered a...
Sometimes, we find that our clients (and government contractors in general), can get so focused on their direct work that contract management/administration is an afterthought. We also see this in...
Let’s start with the definition of deferred wages – any arrangement where an employee receives wages after they have earned them.
The topic of leave is a prevailing trend regarding work-force policies. The momentum continues to build as we transition into a new administration and see changing laws and employee expectations. It is...
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) was founded in 1965 under Robert McNamara, the Secretary of Defense from 1961 to 1968. Its function is to perform all contract audits for the Department of...
In this first of a 9-part series, ReliAscent's Brian Ormsby, introduces his "Government Contracting 101" blog series. Topics covered range from DCAA and DCMA compliance, to indirect rates, unallowable...
It’s that time of year again, and even though many small businesses are preparing for the chaos of tax season, ReliAscent would like to remind all Federal contractors that another important deadline will...
ReliAscent is proud to feature another special guest blog from one of our valued Federal Contracting Industry partners, TSheets.
The following is a brief summary, written by our partners at Martesen IP (Jack Stuart and Michael Martensen), of the most important issues involved with protecting your copyrights when dealing with the...
ReliAscent is proud to announce that we have partnered with the DCAA compliant timekeeping software provider, GHG. GHG recently rolled out their new DCAA compliant timekeeping product, "Clockwise," and...
To our Valued Clients and all Government Contractors & Grantees:
ReliAscent would like to remind our clients and all small business contractors and grantees planning on submitting an SBIR/STTR proposal in NASA's 2017, and the DoD's 2017.1/A SBIR/STTR Solicitations,...
ReliAscent would like to remind all small business contractors and grantees considering a proposal submission on the DoD's 2017.1/A SBIR/STTR Solicitation, or NASA's 2017 SBIR/STTR Solicitation, that both...
In case you hadn’t heard, some very big, very important news came out of Washington: Congress has reauthorized the SBIR & STTR programs for an additional five years. The current Reauthorization was...
ReliAscent would like to remind all Small Business Contractors and Grantees that the Defense Department's 2017.1 SBIR & 2017.A STTR Broad Agency Announcements (Solicitations), Pre-Release is NOW Open (as...
ReliAscent would like to remind small businesses planning on submitting a proposal in the latest NSF SBIR/STTR Solicitation, that proposals are due on December 6th. To view the complete list of topic...
On September 7, 2016, President Barack Obama signed Executive Order 13706 which will mandate Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors in future procurements. Basically, the regulation will apply to all new...
There were a couple of events this year that will impact Government Contractors in the future relative to the False Claims Act. The False Claims Act (US Code, Title 31, Para 3729) is the regulation that...
Earlier last month, GSA announced that they are re-opening a solicitation and looking to add more contractors/awardees. The “open season on-ramp” is specific to Pool 2 only. The original intent was to...
While the Nation Slept: The Struggle of Small Innovative Businesses in the U.S. (Mascot Books) spotlights the U.S. government’s efforts to assist small innovative businesses, particularly those engaged in...
The following blog is an article taken from our recent ReliAscent Quarterly Newsletter (Volume 5, Issue 3), published earlier this month.
The following blog is an article taken from our recent ReliAscent Quarterly Newsletter (Volume 5, Issue 3), published last week.
This question comes up from time to time both for small business set-aside procurements, and for the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program. In both cases, there are questions about the number...
ReliAscent would like to remind all small business contractors and grantees considering a proposal submission on the DoD's 2016.3 SBIR/STTR Solicitation, that the DoD began accepting proposals this week.
For as long as I’ve helped clients unravel their billing issues with the government, I’ve always been impressed with the service from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) help desk. Help desk...
CFO Cashflow Management - Part II
CFO’s in the government contracting environment will learn it’s no easy feat knowing how and when to get paid. These terms are spelled out in each contract or grant which...
Russ Farmer, one of ReliAscent's co-founders, passed along a very interesting piece of news to me this morning, written by Jim Harris of the Holland & Knight Law Firm. It seems a California-based, small...
The Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy Department (DPAP), has just released a memorandum on "Guidance on Commercial Item Determinations and the Determination of Price Reasonableness for Commercial...
A visitor to our website posted an interesting question this morning on one of our "Ask A Question" / "Can't Find What You're Looking For?" forms (found throughout our website), and we wanted to share it...
ReliAscent would like to remind all Federal Contractors and Grantees that the 2016.3 DoD SBIR/STTR Topics will be pre-released tomorrow, August 26th. If your Small Business is planning on submitting a...
It's hard to believe that we are doing this again (and as many of you recall, we recently wrote on the push in Washington to make the SBIR/STTR Programs permanent), but the programs are once again up for...
In the world of government accounting having a compliant accounting system is critical. Small firms that are dealing the government and keep their accounting in-house spend far too much money in...
ReliAscent is proud to announce we have partnered with the Busch Law Firm, a firm focusing on Contractors, and specializing in Government Procurement and Contract Law.
ReliAscent would like to remind all SBIR/STTR contractors and grantees that The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), will be holding its annual Industry Day Meeting, in Arlington, VA, on...
CFO Risk Management– Part II
In our introduction to risk management, understanding the regulatory environment a firm finds itself in was a critical first step for any CFO. For a deeper understanding on...
The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), was officially implemented by the Council on...
Indirect Rates - "What's a Good Indirect Rate?"
CFO Forecasting – Part II
In a prior blog in our series on CFO's for Government Contractors, we emphasized the importance the CFO’s role in establishing job...
For those of you that are not yet subscribed to the ReliAscent Newsletter, I wanted to republish this piece by our own Dave Donley, the featured article from our most recent issue (released June 30th), as...