The Single Audit threshold for organizations that receive Federal awards has been increased from $750,000 to $1 million, effective for fiscal periods starting on or after October 1, 2024. This adjustm

Government contractors with cost-reimbursable contracts are required to submit provisional billing rates (PBRs) annually. While this may seem like a tedious compliance requirement, it’s actually an ex

SBIR, or Small Business Innovation Research, and STTR, or Small Business Technology Transfer, are government-funded programs designed to engage small businesses in research and development efforts acr

In the world of government contracting, meticulous financial management is not just a best practice; it's a regulatory requirement. Whether you're a small startup or a seasoned contractor, selecting t

(This is a synopsis of the best information that we have found on Section 174 and its impact on Government Contract Research First. Please contact govIRG if you have questions or would like clarificat

What is an SF1408?   The Standard Form 1408, or SF1408, also known as the Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor (Accounting System), is a document used by the U.S. Government to determine the acc

In the intricate landscape of government contracting, selecting the right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system stands as a pivotal decision. The choice not only impacts operational efficiency but

As a government contractor, it is crucial to stay informed about the various regulations and provisions that impact your business. One such provision is Section 174 of the IRS Code, which pertains to

Indirect rate structures for government contractors are used to allocate indirect costs across various contracts or projects. Indirect costs are expenses that are not directly attributable to a specif

Don’t say it…expense reports.  Ahh the dreaded task of combing through all those lines of expense, looking for receipts, matching up cost, and asking yourself over and over again…where did these per d

Government Contractors who pay employee bonuses benefit by following a few key principles outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).  FAR compliance ensures that bonuses will be allowable a

With over three decades of experience, Costpoint has earned the trust of medium and large contractors.  I was one of them, spending most of the last twenty-five years of my career running Costpoint fo

Further guidance regarding cyber security compliance has been provided by Ellen Lord, the Defense Undersecretary for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. The January 1, 2018 deadline for being 100%

KNOWING WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW IS THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS BEING A SUCCESSFUL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR –     ACCOUNTING SYSTEM COMPLIANCE   It has happened to all of us, something you didn’t know or didn’t th

The Department of Labor issued a memorandum that increased the Health and Welfare Fringe Benefit (H&W) back in July. For any contracts issued after August 1, 2017 that are subject to the Service Contr

Did you know that over the summer there was a class deviation to the definition of the micro-purchase threshold?  Most people didn’t! Unless you are keen on reading FAR Part 2 daily, you may have miss

General Services Administration’s new Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) rule states that contractors must electronically report prices paid by the federal government for goods and services purchased

Effective June 15, 2016, the DoD, GSA, and NASA issued a final rule “amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add a new subpart and contract clause for the basic safeguarding of contractor

The General Services Administration’s Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) rule states that contractors must electronically report prices paid by the federal government for goods and services purchased

Did you know that if you purchase or subcontract anything under your government contract that you are subject to almost all the same rules as the federal government follows?  By using your contract mo

New FAR Subpart Requires Government Contractors to Safeguard Information Systems   Over the summer, a new subpart was added to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that adds to contractor complian

On June 13, 2016, the General Services Administration issued the final Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) rule.  TDR requirements state that contractors must electronically report costs paid by the fe

The General Services Administration issued the final version of its much-discussed  Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)  rule; on June 23, 2016, it was published in the Federal Register and will be pha

The General Services Administration issued the final version of its much-discussed  Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)  rule; on June 23, 2016, it was published in the Federal Register and will be pha

While the tour is visiting Wyoming because it is an underrepresented state in securing SBIR/STTR funding, I wanted to let you know that the event is open to all and may be a tremendous engagement oppo

AgencyNSF Dept of Defense OpenNOW NOW CloseJune 16, 2016 June 22, 2016  Need help? Have questions? Contact Arrowhead Solutions today for expert guidance and hands-on assistance.

Yesterday, the SBA released the results and set forth the process to publish a new set of industry NAICS codes eligible for ED/WOSB set-aside contracts. If your firm was eligible for only EDWOSB set-a

Julie Linton joined Arrowhead Solutions’ team in January 2016.  She brings with her 12 years’ of contract knowledge and experience from both the government and industry side. One of those years even t

NASA Wants Your Ideas…As Long As They’re “Game Changing”     NIAC: NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program Aims to “Change the Possible” in Aerospace   The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program

The Basics of Government Subcontracting Did you know that if you purchase or subcontract anything under your government contract that you are subject to almost all the same rules as the federal govern

Guide to the Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR ) This 45 minute webinar will provide both novice and more experienced R&D companies with helpful insights, information, tips and tricks t

AgencyDHHS-NIH, CDC Grants DHHS-NIH Direct to Phase 2 NOAA Dept  of Education Dept of Homeland Security NASA DOE Dept of Defense NIST DHHS-NIH, CDC Grants NSF Dept of Defense OpenNow Now Now Now N

The Basics of Government Contracting What does it mean when someone says their company is a Government Contractor?  As a commercial company, what do you need to know about having the Government as you

  The Basics of Government Contracting What does it mean when someone says their company is a Government Contractor?  As a commercial company, what do you need to know about having the Government as y

Arrowhead Solutions offers training in several areas of government contracting. From the basics of working with the government and sub contracting, to SBIR/STTR funding programs and compliant accounti

The SBIR Program can be one of the best ways to obtain non-dilutive investment into your innovative technology company. However, it doesn’t come without potential pitfalls or without competition. This

Guide to the Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR ) This 45 minute webinar will provide both novice and more experienced R&D companies with helpful insights, information, tips and tricks t

The following information provides a basic overview of which government agencies have upcoming SBIR funding opportunities, when those opportunities will be released and when proposals are due: Agency:

The following information was taken from: https://www.afsbirsttr.com/TopicPreRelease/default.aspx   This topic listing is intended to provide Small Businesses with an advanced copy of the Air Force SB

(The following content was produced by www.seaport.navy.mil and can be found  here.)     Synopsis – Rolling Admissions Fiscal Year 2016    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, on behal

Release 1 Topics IssuedMonday, July 20, 2015DocumentPhase I Release 1 Topics  (809KB)Webinar(s)Topics 1-15 Webinar Topics 17-19 Webinar Topics 21-25 WebinarFOA IssuedMonday, August 17, 2015DocumentPha

ARROWHEAD’S EXECUTIVE SBIR COMMERCIALIZATION TEAM IS READY   Receiving a contract from the SBIR/STTR program and developing technology from that contract is the first step to realizing your company’s

Note the following changes: The micro-purchase base threshold increased from $3,000 to $3,500. FAR 2.101.The ceiling for the use of simplified acquisition procedures for the purchase of commercial ite

Your one-stop solution for getting government contract proposals out the door on time.   There are a myriad of reasons for not meeting a proposal deadline. Some of the most common Arrowhead Solutions

Article by  Dentons  Key contacts Phillip R. Seckman Partner, Denver D +1 303 634 4338 Email Erin B. Sheppard Counsel, Washington, DC D +1 202 496 7533 Email Michael J. McGuinn Senior Managing Associa

Today – August 27th, 2015 – marks the pre-release for the DoD’s SBIR Solicitation 2015.3 and STTR Solicitation 2015.C. View Solicitations Here:   DoD SBIR Solicitation 2015.3DoD STTR Solicitation 2015

The third and final SBIR/STTR solicitation for 2015 is scheduled  for pre-release on August 27th and will fully open on September 28th. Proposals are due October 28th.   The following link will direct

This report must be submitted by all government contractors!   Major Change : The VETS100 report has been replaced by the VETS-4212 report. Which contractors are covered by the VETS-4212 reporting req

FAR compliance is important regardless of DCAA being involved, as it is still required by your contract, and good accounting is inherent to good business practices. Ensuring compliance related to DCAA

Michelle Gunderson   After years of experience as a Senior Tax Officer for various companies, Michelle has joined our team as Government Accounting Specialist. Michelle’s Capabilities Include:   Prep

Approximately 60 days until proposal time! UPCOMING SOLICITATIONSBIR 15.2  – (click) SBIR Pre-release Begins April 24, 2015.Solicitation Opens May 26, 2015.Solicitation Closes June 24, 2015 at 6:00 a.

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The General Services Administration (GSA) set October 1, 2015 as the official date to consolidate their professional services schedules into one contract, known as the PSS (Professional Services Sched

Important Update  52.237-10 — Identification of Uncompensated Overtime. As prescribed in   37.115-3  , insert the following provision: Identification of Uncompensated Overtime (Mar 2015) (a)   Definit

The following examples of recent work performed not only convey our value (and potential for high ROI), but the inherent fact that when working with government contracts, “you don’t know what you don’

Yesterday was Arrowhead’s 6 year anniversary and it wouldn’t be so without the patronage and support of our clients. Our client roster has grown from zero to 75 over the past six years and our continu

The Department of Commerce is seeking small business construction contractors for the upcoming Building 3 renovations at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, CO. This

GSA’s roll out of their PSS solicitation was slated for March 2015, however it was announced last week that the new start date is October 1, 2015. How does this impact your GSA Schedule?   Should your

We are excited to announce the addition of Heather Pikas (Business Development Specialist) and John Janczy (Executive Technical Consultant). Heather brings more than half a decade of BD experience wit

As the General Services Administration (GSA) experienced a realignment over the past couple of years, a strategy emerged to streamline their procurement processes. The GSA wants to reduce the overall

The necessity of compliance isn’t going anywhere: That may seem like an obvious statement, but despite declining budgets, many federal agencies will increase audits and fraud investigations in 2015. T

Does your business hold a GSA Schedule that needs to be consolidated? As the GSA works to streamline acquisition practices for the government and government contractors, contract administrators must e

Congratulations! You have been awarded a GSA Schedule and are now a government contractor. So, what happens next? Compliance… Compliance is often an undervalued assignment for small businesses, but wh

SBA LEADERSHIP AND BOULDER AREA BUSINESSES COME TOGETHER AND DISCUSS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S PROGRAM TO FUND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS ATTENDEES:  Michael Minard: ACTA Technology, Geoff Crowley

Arrowhead Solutions, LLC recently announced the addition of Kim Thorpe, our Business Development Specialist for government contractors. The acquisition of such a talented professional has allowed Arro

Arrowhead Solutions, LLC is excited to announce the addition of Business Development and Marketing for government contractors.   New team member, Kim Thorpe, is our business development specialist and

SeaPort-e is the Navy’s electronic platform that allows small businesses and other professionals alike the ability to navigate through 22 industries and the associated contract listings that need to b

The new fiscal year is upon us and proactive businesses should begin to look ahead and get a jump start in pursuing government contracts. Whether you’re a veteran government contractor, a start-up wit

Most likely, your answer to this question is, “I don’t know”.   It’s often the case that a company thinks maybe they could be ready for a DCAA audit, but has little confidence that they would pass. On

ARROWHEAD PROVIDES THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS     Article Jordan Lebowitz     A common misconception in the consulting world seems to be that affordable rates and quality service don’t mix. Could a consu

Also referred to as the direct labor “multiplier”, it is a fully burdened labor rate – the rate at which an organization must bill out its direct labor units to cover its direct and indirect costs; be