Starting any new business is difficult! Starting and growing a government contracting business is made even more difficult by the maze of requirements and regulations unique to government contracting. Jump start your business by utilizing managed services to get access to a team of accounting, HR, contract, and projects experts that can implement the required processes and systems. Review answers to questions to take your GovCon business from startup to prime contractor.

Government contractors must comply with federal acquisition regulations (FAR), cost accounting standards (CAS), pre-award survey (SF 1408), real-time labor evaluations, and the incurred cost submission (ICS) requirements. Complying is expensive; non-compliance is often not an option. Review answers to questions that provide the insight needed when implementing processes and systems that lower compliance cost.

Whether you’re setting up a new ERP system or switching from a standalone system like QuickBooks … you want to ensure that your accounting system will satisfy the scrutiny of government auditors. Review answers to questions that provides the insight needed when implementing processes and systems that lower compliance cost.

When purchasing supplies and services the federal government awards four primary types of contracts. Each type has unique FAR clauses and requirements that will shape your management approach. Review answers to questions to get valuable insight into the processes and solutions required to improve your bottom line.

As your organization grows from “start-up” to “prime” contractor … you’ll need to implement integrated systems that provide the capabilities needed to manage your people, finances and operations. Review answers to questions for insight into how to select and implement an ERP system that can improve operations and compliance.

Managing SCA contracts can be challenging. Contract requiring SCA employees have unique requirements placed on contractors. It’s a mistake to think business as usual – is fine. Your timekeeping and payroll systems must be up to the task. Review answers to questions that will clarify requirements and describe how to comply.

35% of firms in the 8(a) Program fail to win full and open contracts after graduating. There are many factors that contribute to this outcome. Successfully graduating from the 8(a) program takes a long-term plan that starts years before graduation. Review answers to questions that provide insights to develop a strategic plan - improving your chances of success.

GGovernment contractors need to comply will regulations that will expose their business to a range of compliance reviews and audits. Negative findings can be disruption and costly. Your processes and systems need to be designed to support the record keeping needed to facilitate audits. Review answers to questions that describe the types of audits and what you need to do to get prepared.

Government contractors are being required to raise the bar by demonstrating they have in place adequate policies, practices, and controls to safeguard and protect critical information, such as, CUI & PII. Achieving and maintaining CMMC certification should be on every GovCon’s radar. Review answers to questions that provide insight needed to implement an effective and comprehensive cybersecurity program.