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Government contracting · DCAA
Before a cost-type contract award, during performance and at close-out, DCAA and contracting officers expect an adequate accounting system and supportable costs. We set up, review and defend contractor systems.
Serving United States, Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland.
What we handle
Before a cost-reimbursement award, the government must find the contractor's accounting system adequate, often using the SF 1408 checklist. That requires segregating direct and indirect costs, accumulating costs by contract, timekeeping that records labor daily by charge code, identifying unallowable costs and producing billings that tie to the books.
During performance, contractors bill using provisional rates, file annual incurred cost submissions under FAR 52.216-7, and larger defense contractors must maintain business systems under DFARS 252.242-7006. We design indirect rate pools, prepare submissions and respond to DCAA audit findings.
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Cost-reimbursement contracts require an adequate accounting system.
The pre-award survey checklist for accounting system adequacy.
Requires annual incurred cost submissions within six months of fiscal year end.
Accounting system criteria for covered defense contractors.
Our approach
A senior advisor reviews your facts and documents.
Scope, fees and timeline in an engagement letter.
Returns, elections and forms prepared and reviewed.
IRS contact and planning all year.
Questions
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By having written policies, segregated direct and indirect costs, job cost tracking, compliant timekeeping and unallowable cost controls in place before the review.
Many small contractors do, with the right setup, chart of accounts and timekeeping integration. Larger contractors often move to a GovCon system.
Within six months after fiscal year end for contractors with flexibly priced contracts.
Yes. We analyze the finding, fix the underlying issue and prepare the response.
Latest updates
SBA published a final rule titled Removing Constitutional Concerns From SBA Programs. Current and prospective 8(a) participants should review how eligibility and certification are affected.
Source: Federal Register
Proposed size standard changes can affect whether a contractor qualifies for set-aside awards. Check your primary NAICS codes against the proposal.
Source: Federal Register
The proposal would replace the former presumption with a single individualized test. Comments closed July 13, 2026.
Source: Legal 500
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