Samuel Crawford

The General Services Administration (GSA) has launched a new website dedicated to tracking updates on the modernization of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Read full story: https://lnkd.in/e6azdphb --- #GovConNews #FAR #GSA

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DCAA’s FY24 Report to Congress could change the audit landscape for government contractors. Read our insight for key takeaways and strategic next steps: https://bdousa.com/4mcs3dp #GovCon #DoD

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🔔 GSA MAS Refresh #30 – Coming November 2025 #GSA #MAS #FederalContracts #Acquisition #GovCon GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) has announced plans to issue MAS Solicitation Refresh #30 this November. Key updates include: ✅ Alignment with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) — modernizing clauses and provisions across the MAS program. ✅ Updates to proposal instructions (SCP-FSS-001) to reflect new FAR/GSAR deviations. ✅ Revisions to the Order-Level Materials (OLM) SIN under the Miscellaneous category. ✅ Contractors will have 90 days to accept the mass modification once issued. All MAS holders should review the draft notice, monitor the MAS Interact community, and be prepared to accept the update promptly once live. 💡 GDI Consulting is your extended in-house arm for GSA Schedule management, compliance, and proposal support — ensuring you stay ahead of every solicitation refresh and regulatory shift.

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Pricing Strategy & Compliance in Government Contracts 📌 Strong pricing strategies aren’t just about competitiveness—they’re about ensuring full compliance with government procurement standards. Defense contractors must navigate DCMA and DCAA regulations while maintaining cost efficiency and strategic pricing alignment. Ensuring compliance with FAR 15 cost realism requirements can lead to stronger contract positioning, fewer audit risks, and long-term procurement success. 🔎 How to Ensure Pricing Compliance: ✅ Align pricing models with FAR 15 standards—Prevent inaccuracies in cost justification. ✅ Conduct DCAA audit readiness assessments—Avoid pricing disputes during contract negotiations. ✅ Integrate DCMA-approved cost structures—Strengthen financial transparency with procurement agencies. 🎯 Case Study: In 2023, Lockheed Martin implemented a compliance-driven pricing framework for its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, ensuring its cost structures aligned with DCMA mandates while maintaining competitive positioning. This approach led to a 12% reduction in audit discrepancies, streamlining procurement processes and strengthening stakeholder trust. Additionally, Lockheed Martin collaborated with DCAA auditors to refine cost justification models, ensuring greater transparency in pricing negotiations and reinforcing long-term contract sustainability. 🔥 #PricingStrategy #GovernmentContracts #ComplianceSuccess 🗣️ What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in balancing pricing strategy with compliance? Let’s discuss! 📖 Reference: DoD IG Report on DCMA Oversight & DCAA Audits

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🔷GOV CON Wednesdays – ICS Essentials Series (#6) Who Reviews ICS? DCAA, Agency Auditors & GAO Oversight ✅ Your ICS may be reviewed by DCAA, a civilian agency audit office, or an Inspector General team all operating under GAGAS standards set by the GAO. The CFO Act requires 24 major federal agencies to conduct annual financial audits, including reviews of contractor cost submissions. 👉 Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gTMjWTx3 🎥 Watch more GovCon Shorts: https://lnkd.in/gnqg6Yqk #GovCon #DCAA #ICS #FederalContracting #GAO #AuditReady #GAGAS #Compliance #VSINGHCPA

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8(a) and small GovCon firms face the same compliance standards as primes — but with far less margin for error. Fiduciary benefit management creates clarity, consistency, and protection. #8aContractors #GovCon #GovContractSolutions #SCACompliance #FiduciaryManagement #GovConBenefits

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📣 GSA plans to issue MAS Solicitation Refresh #30 next month. The update will align Multiple Award Schedule clauses and provisions with deviations under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q03PxBLJ0 #govcon

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🇺🇸 Government contractor? Your accounting needs to be DCAA compliant — not just “close enough.” DCAA compliance isn’t something you fix during an audit. It’s something you build into your accounting systems from day one. At ADC, we help contractors: ✔️ Establish compliant timekeeping systems ✔️ Maintain proper cost segregation ✔️ Prepare for DCAA audits ✔️ Stay audit-ready year-round Compliance protects your contracts. Strong systems protect your business. If you’re bidding on government work or preparing for a DCAA audit, let’s make sure your accounting is ready. #DCAACompliance #GovernmentContractor #OutsourcedAccounting #AuditReady #AccountingDepartment

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Compliance is very important for government contractors. One area that often trips up businesses is Service Contact Act (SCA) contracts. There are important factors to consider before bidding on SCA contracts, and things you must do after contact award. PilieroMazza PLLC has training on this. More info is in their post.

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#GAO #reports can often be a stepping stone toward finding potential agency requirements. Interesting report on savings based on GAO findings. #bd #pipeline #govcon #solutions #unsolicitedproposal #savings https://lnkd.in/eRd8Pz7A

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Any organization that is party to a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contract must achieve and maintain a CMMC certification in order to be awarded DOD prime or subcontracts. In this session at ACEC's Annual Convention & Legislative Summit, Tom Tollerton and Dustin Haywood, CPA from Forvis Mazars US will detail how CMMC applies to engineering companies that currently hold or plan to pursue contracts with the DOD. See the conference agenda to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEtX7qJB

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Big news for the GovCon community: The FAR Council has finalized the “two-point” SAM registration rule — finally bringing clarity and simplicity to how contractors register and maintain eligibility. ✅ Less confusion ✅ Fewer barriers ✅ Clearer path to federal opportunities   It’s the kind of update that makes doing business with the government just a little easier — and that’s a win for everyone in the federal space. Want to stay ahead of every GovCon change that matters? Explore more insights at www.contragenix.com #GovCon #FAR #SAMRegistration #FederalContracting #Compliance #AcquisitionUpdate #ContragenixLLC

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ASRC Federal subsidiary adds $18M State Department ECA/EX-IT Modernization Services contract ==>> https://lnkd.in/eKQiAXAz ASRC Federal | Jennifer Felix | Daniel Cuviello

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