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Tips to improve your SBIR proposal for Department of Defense Funding

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...

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SBIR Proposal Writing Tips and Support

Why Does a Team Matter?  |  How the Account Executive Positions Your Business for Success

At ReliAscent®, we often emphasize that “it takes more than just an accounting firm to stay compliant and successful” in the govcon industry.

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Outsourced government contract accounting

FAR Adds TikTok Clause

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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...

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FAR adds TikTok clause

SBIR Compliance FAQ Part 2 – Consultants, 1099’s & Subs, Accounting & Timekeeping

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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...

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SBIR Compliance FAQ - Consultants vs 1099's vs Subcontractors

Incurred Cost Proposal Overview & FAQ for Contractors

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...

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Incurred Cost Proposal FAQ and Overview

Incurred Cost Proposal Reminder

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...

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Incurred Cost Proposals

What Indirect Rates Should I Bid For SBIR/STTR Phase I and II?

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...

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SBIR Indirect Rates

Provisional Billing Rates & Calculating Indirect Rates for SBIR Proposals

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...

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Calculating SBIR Phase II Indirect Rates (Provisional Billing Rates)