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Contract Cost Proposals - Setting Yourself Up For Success

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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...

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ReliAscent Releases it's Latest White Paper: "Preparing a Government Contract Cost Proposal."

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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...

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Government Contracting 101 - Part 7: How does the government pay for my research?

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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...

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Government Contracting 101 - Part 6: Agency Differences in Unallowable Costs

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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....

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Energy Secretary Rick Perry Halts DoE SBIR/STTR  2017 Ph I Selections Until Further Notice

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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.

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Protecting Your Business with Government Contract Reviews

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...

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Government Contracting 101 - Part 5: How Does The Government Make You Pay Your Fair Share of Your Indirect Costs?

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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...

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