tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.comments2024-01-15T09:13:26.421-08:00PNWC's Government Contracting UpdatePaul D. Cederwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08210528610954446990noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-58948291623293929182021-12-22T10:23:24.080-08:002021-12-22T10:23:24.080-08:00Fixed. Not surprised that an eight year old post h...Fixed. Not surprised that an eight year old post has broken links. Thanks for letting us know.Paul D. Cederwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210528610954446990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-52838487576499496182021-12-22T04:33:14.143-08:002021-12-22T04:33:14.143-08:00DCAA links are brokenDCAA links are brokenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16179173894808163059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-15617896353070282632021-05-19T02:40:50.735-07:002021-05-19T02:40:50.735-07:00Using funds for overtime can mean spending less mo...Using funds for overtime can mean spending less money on the actual work of the <a href="https://nexuscontractsolutions.com" rel="nofollow">contract</a>, closing the contract earlier than expected, or reducing the scope.Contract Solutionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15700131552383525888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-23985743828743671612021-02-05T14:14:12.197-08:002021-02-05T14:14:12.197-08:00Thanks for pointing this out. We'll update thi...Thanks for pointing this out. We'll update this post shortly.Paul D. Cederwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210528610954446990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-59282353284920827512021-02-05T14:05:58.244-08:002021-02-05T14:05:58.244-08:00Is anyone aware that none of this works without a ...Is anyone aware that none of this works without a CAC or PIV card. How is a small business supposed to navigate this to find their cognizant DCMA office?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759255087153550443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-25106637088082988732020-06-23T02:24:46.354-07:002020-06-23T02:24:46.354-07:00In case of merger the Novation is required
In case of merger the Novation is required <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03673434278335804567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-36458110255474240982020-04-06T09:34:26.262-07:002020-04-06T09:34:26.262-07:00Yes and No. The first thing we always ask is why t...Yes and No. The first thing we always ask is why the records are necessary for the purposes of the audit. What audit objectives is the auditor trying to achieve? Sometimes, access to records related to non-Government jobs is necessary. For example, in evaluating the allocating base for an indirect rate, it may be necessary to ensure that all of the work of the contractor, both Government and commercial, has been included. If the records relate to indirect costs that are not claimed, it would be difficult for the auditor to make a case for access. One example might be if the auditor were trying to assess whether there were any directly associated costs related to unallowable costs. Any any event, always ask the auditor 'why'. What audit objectives are being tested. If they cannot answer that, they've got a problem.Paul D. Cederwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210528610954446990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-47274461641245808062020-04-03T23:15:58.592-07:002020-04-03T23:15:58.592-07:00Can DCAA request records that are not charged to g...Can DCAA request records that are not charged to government contracts<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-67376094944191079282020-01-22T19:11:27.575-08:002020-01-22T19:11:27.575-08:00Hi Paul,
One can demonstrate reasonableness b...Hi Paul,<br /> One can demonstrate reasonableness by using salary surveys in accordance with the FAR requirements. The survey data indicates what is reasonable per the external market.<br /> W Rapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810765715369593342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-61272493364243825802020-01-22T19:04:40.183-08:002020-01-22T19:04:40.183-08:00Hi Paul,
One method to demonstrate reasonableness ...Hi Paul,<br />One method to demonstrate reasonableness is to use salary surveys. These surveys when used in accordance with the FAR represents what the market considers is reasonable per the external market. WRappW Rapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810765715369593342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-43431044843144919242020-01-16T07:37:45.515-08:002020-01-16T07:37:45.515-08:00does the bait and switch just apply to Key Personn...does the bait and switch just apply to Key Personnel? or would it also apply to actual subcontractor proposals for supplies, etc, where the prime plans on using a lower price proposal after the prime contract is awarded? I would guess this would be done to increase the profitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-86217194155693191322020-01-02T11:17:04.712-08:002020-01-02T11:17:04.712-08:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Paul D. Cederwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210528610954446990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-20014806949047820372020-01-02T06:23:35.974-08:002020-01-02T06:23:35.974-08:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-31471561514377813922019-12-23T09:22:32.733-08:002019-12-23T09:22:32.733-08:00"demonstrate" means to adequately suppor..."demonstrate" means to adequately support the methodology chosen.Paul D. Cederwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210528610954446990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-62545625819515388322019-12-23T07:37:12.683-08:002019-12-23T07:37:12.683-08:00to demonstrate the reasonableness?
How does o...to demonstrate the reasonableness?<br /><br /> How does one demonstrate reasonableness?rsennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03451260723945717346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-73611431841913586072019-11-18T13:36:37.189-08:002019-11-18T13:36:37.189-08:00how to I apply the Decrement Factor when a contrac...how to I apply the Decrement Factor when a contractor over estimates?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745632658858643876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-89297615019138598772019-11-18T08:14:03.503-08:002019-11-18T08:14:03.503-08:00Do you have a sample of what a good compensation p...Do you have a sample of what a good compensation plan looks like?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412656946469286495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-9969018935713254672019-05-10T13:13:19.992-07:002019-05-10T13:13:19.992-07:00That is just a small portion of what went on with ...That is just a small portion of what went on with this guy. He's getting off easy if he only has to plead out for that small time period. He was doing this for may more years than what was disclosed in the article. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-413643919239311422018-04-26T20:47:45.739-07:002018-04-26T20:47:45.739-07:00I was a former DCAA Incurred Cost Field Technical ...I was a former DCAA Incurred Cost Field Technical Specialist for many years and have been retired for about 18 months. Recently, an prior office worker told me about your Congressional hearing held back in April 2017. I then viewed it on you tube.<br /><br />Having private outside auditors or CPAs perform the incurred costs is most likely not workable. If this happens, then coordination between the CPAs and DCAA will be rather confusion regarding the annual results and how they will be stored for use in eventual contract closeouts. More importantly, DCAA will have to deal with the residuals left behind by the CPAs. They get to walk away eventually.<br /><br />I was with DCAA for more than 40 years and enjoyed doing the audits. When <br />I finally left, DCAA was not concentrating on doing real audits anymore. <br />It was just functioning and becoming very competent only in theoretical procedures. Newer auditors were shooting endlessly but did not know how to aim correctly. Many audit hours being wasted.<br /><br />The only way to removing the backlog effectively is to start improving the fundamental training concepts. Agency auditors don't really understand the basic concepts of an incurred cost audit and its real purpose. Without this understanding, they are just auditing the parts without understanding the whole. Without this understanding, it is very difficult to audit a large incurred cost proposal of a major contractor. In other words, they can't see the big picture and get confused when engaged in a very large proposal. This is the main reason why the large incurred cost audits are not being done timely. Auditors have difficulties making good judgement calls on risks as the audit proceeds. I have made many field observations over the years.<br /><br />Further, with all the low risk memos being issued, auditors don't have the opportunities to audit a small contractor proposal for experience before engaging in a large contractor proposal audit.<br /><br />At the time I left, I thought the incurred cost training was rather poor. <br />Hopefully, it is better now. Nevertheless, I am available to offer some suggestions for improvement if your training staff is willing to contact me.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-728881591486076292018-02-20T12:51:38.743-08:002018-02-20T12:51:38.743-08:00The issue that confuses people is whether consulta...The issue that confuses people is whether consultants are procurements, and therefore must be processed according to the procurement requirements set forth in various dollar threshold categories (micro, SAT, etc.). Noting that all you need is an agreement, work product and invoice leads the reader to overlook other procurement requirements supporting selection and price reasonableness. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-61127696310819351942018-02-01T05:09:55.887-08:002018-02-01T05:09:55.887-08:00Good info--thanks!Good info--thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-53051117278307928412017-11-29T09:21:31.250-08:002017-11-29T09:21:31.250-08:00We'll let you know when we know.We'll let you know when we know.Paul D. Cederwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210528610954446990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-56174717565144442362017-11-29T06:38:12.372-08:002017-11-29T06:38:12.372-08:00When does the new threshold take effect? Thanks.When does the new threshold take effect? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-20743911654226635442017-11-03T08:50:41.447-07:002017-11-03T08:50:41.447-07:00Good summary - thank you!Good summary - thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97685134337018982.post-10602999608244103722017-10-06T09:54:08.508-07:002017-10-06T09:54:08.508-07:00Thanks for the comment. It only makes sense that D...Thanks for the comment. It only makes sense that DoD and civilian agencies be consistent.Paul D. Cederwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210528610954446990noreply@blogger.com