Contracts Management & Compliance
Contact our Team| - FAR compliance and strategy | - Prime contract reviews and negotiations | - Agreement reviews (NDAs, TAs, OTAs, etc) and negotiation | - GSA schedule proposals and post award support |
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| - Contracting system set up and director-level support | - Intellectual Property protection for government contractors | - Contract management training | - Coaching |
| - Guidance in administration of contracts, deliverable submission, reporting, etc. | - Outsourced contract management support | - Expert witness options | - Training |
Maximize government contract success.
Proper contract management is one of the most complex and vital aspects of any government contractor’s administrative responsibilities. The Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) are complex and onerous. Agencies and contract types bring unique challenges. It is our job to keep your business and your government contracts working for you, not against you.
Profitable government contracting.
The following examples of recent work performed not only convey our value (and potential for high ROI), but the inherent fact that trying to understand and manage risk in the margins will diminish your bottom line and distract your company from the work you should be doing instead.
| Activity | Time | Result |
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| Contract Management | 4 hours | $1M contract saved |
| Subcontract Review | 3 hours | Margin increased by 20% |
| Pricing Review | 30 minutes | $10k profit increase |
| FAR Compliant Pricing | 3 hours | $75k add-on, no negotiation |
The importance of compliant procurement.
Did you know that federal regulations require you, as the prime contract holder, to use and protect the funds on your contract in the same manner as they expect the Contracting Officer to protect those funds? This is because you are spending taxpayer dollars on services, goods and materials and therefore you need to be aware, and follow, federal regulations relating to procurement. Whether you are purchasing consulting services, sending a subcontract to a large business, buying commercial off the shelf hardware, or procuring a software license, you are procuring using federal dollars. If this is done incorrectly, you are putting your company at risk.
| Let us help you with: | ||
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| ✓ Solicitations to vendors and subcontractors | ✓ Documentation fair and reasonable pricing | ✓ Price competition and price negotiation memos |
| ✓ Subcontracts, consulting agreements, and purchase orders | ✓ Subcontract negotiation | ✓ Correct file documentation |
| ✓ Flowdown clauses | ✓ Policy and Procedure |
Explore your options.
govIRG tailors client-specific support solutions based on your unique needs. We can provide just the essentials, a turnkey outsource solution, or something in between. Some of our optional services include:
- As-needed expert advice
- Project specific support for unique situations
- Stand up of Contracts Department with associated admin training
- Outsourced day to day contract management support
- Strategic planning and in-house training
- Policies, procedures & processes
- Contract management tool implementation
- M&A support – due diligence, novation’s, and assignments
Supporting your contract management with off-the-shelf expertise.
Maintaining a compliant contract management system that also makes smart business sense is complex and time consuming. If you choose, our experts can take much of this burden off of you. These ongoing services will ensure that your company gains the advantage.
We want to help your business get the most out of government contracts and you ensure compliance. Schedule a call for a free consult or submit below.
Expert witness options.
govIRG offers a comprehensive range of Expert Witness Services, including document review, investigations, research, opinion formation, report drafting, legal consultations, sworn depositions, and trial testimony. We consistently exceed the expectations of retaining counsel by being highly responsive, available, and dependable, while also maintaining impeccable credibility. Our experts provide defensible opinions, superior reports, and excel in deposition and trial proceedings.
GSA schedule proposals & post-award support.
If you’d like to learn more about GSA Schedules and if they’re right for your company, please contact us. We have experience in successfully assisting clients get on various GSA schedules.
To learn more about which Schedules are available, check out the GSA eLibrary:
http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/ElibMain/home.do
Is a GSA schedule right for your company?
What is a Schedule? – The General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule (also referred to as Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and Federal Supply Schedules) establish long-term government contracts with commercial firms. GSA Schedules provide fast, flexible, cost-effective procurement solutions that allow customers to meet acquisition challenges, while achieving their missions. There are 40 different Schedules that cover everything from environmental services, furniture, restaurant equipment and finance to business solutions.
Acting almost like a catalog of supplies and services for the US Government to procure from, GSA Schedules can be an easy way for customers to access your supplies/services quickly and easily, to an extent. It seems to be a common belief that a GSA Schedule is a necessity and if your company doesn’t have one, you’ll be left behind. Let’s look at some of the pros, cons and considerations you should make before jumping into GSA.
Pros
1) Access to all government customers, not just one particular agency – the Schedule Program is government-wide
2) Ability to receive orders quickly
3) Pre-negotiated terms, conditions, and pricing (thus allowing for your quick orders)
4) Diversification of your company’s contract tools – having more ways for your government customer to reach you is good
5) Five year award, with options up to another 15 years
Pros
1) Access to all government customers, not just one particular agency – the Schedule Program is government-wide
2) Ability to receive orders quickly
3) Pre-negotiated terms, conditions, and pricing (thus allowing for your quick orders)
4) Diversification of your company’s contract tools – having more ways for your government customer to reach you is good
5) Five year award, with options up to another 15 years
Your particular company’s industry, size, time in business and client base should be taken into consideration before making the leap.
Considerations
1) Is your industry dominated by competitors with schedules? Do they receive most of their revenue from GSA Schedules?
2) Is your product or service in high demand and do you have current government clients complaining they can’t reach you easily?
3) Have you been in business for over two years and do you have stellar track records and solid sales?
4) Do you have the extra funding available to pay for your time, or that of outside assistance, to build your proposal?
5) Are you willing to wait nearly a year to get on Schedule, or is your time better spent chasing other opportunities?
If you said yes to all of these questions, then ask yourself this final question.
Do the benefits of having a Schedule outweigh the costs of building a proposal, offering discounted pricing and administering the schedule?
If the answer is yes, we can help make your GSA Schedule happen.
Post-Award GSA Support.
Congratulations, you have been awarded a GSA schedule ! To maintain a successful GSA contract, compliance is essential. govIRG provides cradle – to – grave services to keep you compliant after you win your GSA award. govIRG will assist you with the vital points of contract maintenance.
Including: Registrations, eLibrary updates and GSA Advantage approved price list uploading.
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