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 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...
