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 client “win” a proposal (Grant or Contract), that has several “losing” features built into the cost & pricing section. At ReliAscent, our passion is helping companies that have exciting technologies or services succeed. We can relieve the pressure of government regulations so the company can concentrate on their core expertise, providing the best chance for success.
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ReliAscent® LLC is the only government contract accounting firm that specializes in all aspects of government contracting compliance. From our DCAA compliant accounting services, to monthly government contract accounting for all government agency awards, contract management & administration, and financial services & planning, our goal is to ensure the success of our clients, and all small business government contractors and grantees.
In our DCAA Blog, we discuss the latest government contracting news from the Federal Government, the DCAA, and DCMA, as well as promotions offered by ReliAscent, and helpful tools and resources for contractors.
We hope you will visit and take part in the discussions on our blog on a regular basis. If you ever have any questions or would like to discuss how our experts can help, do not hesitate to contact us at any time!
Dave Donley
Recent Posts
Preparing a Government Contract Cost Proposal
Posted by Dave Donley on Tue, Oct 08, 2019 @ 09:54 AM
Topics: Cost Proposal, preparing a cost proposal, Preparing a Government Contract Cost Proposal
An Introduction to Government Property Management
Posted by Dave Donley on Wed, Jul 24, 2019 @ 10:42 AM
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 contracting environment, you may be exposed to parts or all of this clause with the resulting administrative costs to comply. It is fair to say that government property management in many respects is as confusing and fraught with potential missteps as government contract accounting.
Read MoreTopics: DCMA, DCMA Audits, Government Property Management, dcma compliance
Alphabet Soup: DCAA vs. DCMA
Posted by Dave Donley on Wed, Jul 17, 2019 @ 01:17 PM
The DCAA and DCMA
Read MoreTopics: DCMA, DCAA, DCAA vs DCMA, DCAA DCMA
Capped Indirect Rates - Friend or Foe?
Posted by Dave Donley on Fri, Jun 07, 2019 @ 08:06 AM
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 reimbursable contracts and in the grant environment may at first appear to be an effective risk mitigation tool for buyers and grant managers. On the other hand, a case can be made that the use of this technique may not necessarily produce the intended results. To be sure, there are plenty of opportunities to reduce a buyer’s risk without resorting to what could be considered “piling on.”
Read MoreTopics: Indirect rates, Capped Indirect Rates, indirect rate models, indirect cost rates
Indirect Rates Models for Government Contracts & Grants - Are You Using the Right One?
Posted by Dave Donley on Wed, May 29, 2019 @ 11:33 AM
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 billing processes. We find many factors contribute to this chaos, but one that consistently comes up is the confusion surrounding government or prime contractor-supplied bid instructions, math models, and on-line bid templates.
Read MoreTopics: Indirect rates, developing indirect rates, determine your indirect rates, indirect rates government contracts, indirect cost rates, indirect cost models
An Introduction to Indirect Rates for Government Contractors
Posted by Dave Donley on Mon, May 20, 2019 @ 11:52 AM
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. Indirect costs are those that cannot easily be allocated discretely to a single project or across a number of projects. An indirect rate describes a mathematical ratio and its logical relation of indirect costs (the numerator) divided by the “base” (the denominator). In this manner, one or more “pools” of indirect costs can be allocated mathematically to all projects.
Read MoreTopics: Indirect rates, indirect costs, developing indirect rates, indirect rate models, determine your indirect rates, indirect rates government contracts, indirect cost rates