Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Over the course of several months, the ITVMO, the Office of Management and Budget and Microsofts federal division discussed the governments requests and proposed additional ways to establish a strategic partnership, Stanton wrote in the blog obtained by Federal News Network. billion in spending.

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Redstone Government Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2024

CAS 411 provides criteria for accounting for the measurement and assignment of material costs to cost objectives and follows generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). If you don’t have contracts subject to full CAS, then FAR 31.205-26 Material costs requires contractors to implement GAAP when accounting for material.

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Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Following a four-week bench trial, Gen Digital was found liable “for making knowing false claims to the United States when it mispresented its commercial sales practices during the negotiation and subsequent performance of a General Services Administration (GSA) contract,” according to the government.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 24, 2025

Last weeks FAR & Beyond blog launched the Coalitions Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL) for the new federal market. The GPEL will be shared with key stakeholders across government. Embrace dynamic pricing models that leverage competition from the commercial market.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Want to expand your small business with government contracts? This article covers how a small business government contractor can qualify, find opportunities, and thrive in this space. government has ramped up efforts to reserve more contracts specifically for small businesses. Recognizing the potential, the U.S.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Want to start selling to governments but dont know where to begin? This guide breaks down the crucial steps: identifying contracting opportunities, understanding procurement processes, and building relationships with government buyers. Dive in to learn strategies that can help you secure lucrative government contracts.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government Contractors. 3] TINA defines cost or pricing data to mean all facts that, as of the relevant date, a prudent buyer or seller would reasonably expect to affect price negotiations significantly. [4]

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Want to bid on government jobs? Discover how to navigate the process and secure government contracts for your business. Key Takeaways Bidding on government contracts presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially small enterprises, with substantial revenue and credibility benefits.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

And the oversight and accountability of subcontracting efforts by prime contractors is getting more scrutiny. The Government Accountability Office’s annual report to Congress on the state of bid protests always is fascinating. These are the latest among a host of story lines in the federal acquisition community.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 31, 2024

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. This Cost Corner focuses accounting for unallowable costs. The applicable Cost Principle is FAR 31.201-6, Accounting for Unallowable Costs.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 24, 2025

We saw a unique opportunity to make government work better, converting taxpayer money fairly and effectively into schools, roads, hospitals and vital services that we all need. We launched our Lift impact accelerator to work with high-performing teams inside and outside of government on compelling reforms to that end.

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MARCH 4, 2025

How do I get government contracts? Key Takeaways Government contracts offer significant growth opportunities for small businesses, with federal agencies allocating at least 23% of contracting dollars to small businesses annually. The federal government has a strong commitment to supporting small businesses in federal contracting.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 14, 2024

Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Decoded: Best Practices for Government Contractors As a government contractor, navigating the complex world of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) can be a daunting task. Conducting cost and price analysis Cost and price analysis is a critical component of government contracting.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2025

Last weeks FAR & Beyond blog launched the Coalitions Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL) for the new federal market. The GPEL will be shared with key stakeholders across government. There will be cross-cutting efficiency opportunities that will positively impact customer agencies and contractors across government.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Government contractors on the whole are optimistic about future business. They expect more growth as the government adopts artificial intelligence. Generally, the government contracting markets have been relatively insulated from the economic conditions. And the government spending itself never actually goes down.

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Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? Key Takeaways The federal government provides a plethora of government contractor opportunities, organized by NAICS codes, requiring awareness of various types of contracts and agency-specific needs such as cybersecurity readiness for the Department of Defense.

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Capital Edge Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

Insight by: Norman McCord, Senior Manager Summary Timekeeping for government contractors is essential. Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. It also helps the auditor to determine if Total Time Accounting is used.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections. Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. In 2024, governments face challenges when they buy technology, Cunningham tells Co-op Solutions.

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GovCon & Trade

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On December 21, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) dismissed a protest by ELS, an unsuccessful bidder on a Department of Defense (DOD) task order opportunity, concluding that it did not have jurisdiction to consider it. The protestor’s proposed price was $30,478,050, and its total evaluated price was $30,566,297.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Bridging the digital divide: Implementing open procurement for effective digital transformation Digital transformation is arguably the most important administrative undertaking of governments around the world. Access to technical expertise Problem: Lack of specific technical expertise for informed choices within government.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The General Services Administration’s Login.gov, a single sign-on platform that recently made remote identity proofing generally available , needs to address technical challenges concerning the biometric validation pilot program, according to a new government watchdog report.

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FedScoop

APRIL 9, 2024

As the IRS’s Direct File pilot approaches the end of its 2024 runway, a new watchdog report finds that the tax agency’s cost estimates for the program were incomplete and would need “a comprehensive accounting” ahead of a potential takeoff in 2025. Werfel left the door open in his letter for Direct File to be a one-and-done program.

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Redstone Government Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

My company only sells to the Government so my products/services can’t be commercial. Truth or Myth. This is a myth.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. Applicability of the FAR Cost Principles The FAR Cost Principles apply to the “pricing of contracts, subcontracts, and modifications whenever cost analysis is performed.” [1]

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 8, 2024

Introduction to CAS 405 and Unallowable Costs In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and properly accounting for unallowable costs as per Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 405 is crucial for success.

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

million to settle allegations that it misrepresented their commercial pricing practices and overcharged the government on VMware software products and related services purchased under the General Services Administration schedule. Multiple emails to Carahsoft’s attorney, Richard Conway of Blank Rome, also weren’t returned.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Government Accountability Office has thrown out Maersk's protest over the shipping giant's rejection from a $2.3 Transportation Command wasn't obligated to tell it its pricing was too high. billion contract for military freight transportation services, saying U.S.

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Redstone Government Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2024

CAS 416 provides criteria for the measurement of insurance costs, the assignment of such costs to cost accounting periods, and the allocation to final cost.

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Through the SEC Whistleblower Program, qualified SEC whistleblowers, individuals who voluntarily report original information that leads to a successful enforcement action, are eligible to receive monetary awards of 10-30% of the funds collected by the government. Attorney Breon Peace for the Eastern District of New York.

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GovSpend

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

For implementation specialists helping government agencies adopt new workflow management tools like CRM systems, HR performance platforms, or payroll and accounting software, timing is everything. Spot Budget Approvals for Software & Implementation Services Government agencies dont issue RFPs before they secure funding.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 11, 2024

In this episode, they dive into the definition of cost or pricing data. It All Adds Up” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments. Spoiler alert: the devil’s in the details. “It

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 5, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and implementing Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is crucial for success. Today, we’re diving deep into CAS 406, which focuses on establishing and adhering to cost accounting periods.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 14, 2025

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (the Coalition) continues to collect recommendations for the Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL). The MSPV program accounts for approximately $700 to $800 million in purchases in support of veterans healthcare.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 27, 2024

City and county governments are often key buyers of landscape equipment and supplies, says Keith McGinty , director of bids and government accounts at SiteOne Landscape Supply , a firm that sells soil maintenance products, irrigation, lighting, nursery products, tools, equipment, safety items and hardscapes in addition to landscape supplies.

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Despite the rapid growth of software marketplace usage in recent years, some state and local government (SLG) purchasers are holding back. Myth #2: The prices in the marketplace are much higher than the ones I got quoted by my software vendor AWS Marketplace is a public website, so many software manufacturers choose to post MSRP-like prices.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 19, 2024

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. Examples of G&A expenses include costs incurred for senior management, accounting, finance, human resources, information technology, business development, sales, and marketing.

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GovCon & Trade

DECEMBER 18, 2023

By: Richard Arnholt On November 8, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied an unsuccessful bidder’s protest that asserted the Veteran Administration’s (VA) evaluation of Texas Waste Company’s past performance was unreasonable and reflected the Contracting Officer’s (CO) bias. B-418123.4, 9, 2020, 2020 CPD ¶ 397 at 5.)

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