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Change in Single Audit Requirement: Threshold Increase from $750,000 to $1 Million
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...
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Overview of Provisional Billing Rates
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...
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What is SBIR/STTR?
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...
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Choosing the Right Accounting System for Government Contracting Businesses: A Strategic Guide
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,...
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Navigating the Impact of IRC Section 174 on Government Contract Research Firms: Strategies for Survival
(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...
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Understanding the SF 1408 (Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor)
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...
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Navigating the Complexities of Choosing an ERP for Government Contracting
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...
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Understanding Section 174 of the IRS Code: A Guide for Government Contractors
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...
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What are Indirect Rates?
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...
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The Wizarding World of Expense Reports in Unanet
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...
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Is Your Company Bonus Plan Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Compliant?
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...
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Deltek Customer Town Hall September 2021 – Good News for Small Businesses
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...
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Cyber Security Update
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...
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How Do I Know if My Accounting System is Compliant?
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...
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SCA H&W Rate Increase
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...
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Micro-purchase Threshold Increase
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...
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GSA TDR Pilot Program In Full Swing
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...
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FAR Subpart 4.19 Basic Safeguarding Clause – What to Know
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...
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GSA TDR Pilot Program Reporting Primer
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...
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The Importance of Compliant Subcontracting under Federal Government Contracts
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...
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New FAR Subpart Requires Government Contractors to Safeguard Information Systems
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...
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GSA Reveals More Details on TDR Pilot Program
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...
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GSA’s TDR Pilot Program Has Arrived
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...
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GSA’s TDR Pilot Program Has Arrived
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...
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The SBIR Road Tour will be visiting Laramie, WY on Monday, June 26, 2016
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...
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Open SBIR/STTR Solicitations
AgencyNSFDept of DefenseOpenNOWNOWCloseJune 16, 2016June 22, 2016 Need help? Have questions? Contact Arrowhead Solutions today for expert guidance and hands-on assistance....
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Changes to NAICS Eligibility for the ED/WOSB Program
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...
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Welcome Julie Linton, Executive Consultant to the Arrowhead Team!
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...
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NIAC: NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program Aims to “Change the Possible” in Aerospace
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 is...
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Join Tomorrow’s Training Webinar: The Basics of Government Subcontracting
The Basics of Government SubcontractingDid 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...
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2 Days Left to Register for Guide to the Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR) Webinar Training
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...
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Current and Upcoming SBIR/STTR Phase 1 Solicitations
AgencyDHHS-NIH, CDC GrantsDHHS-NIH Direct to Phase 2NOAADept of EducationDept of Homeland SecurityNASADOEDept of DefenseNISTDHHS-NIH, CDC GrantsNSFDept of...
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3 Days Left | Webinar Training: The Basics of Government Contracting
The Basics of Government ContractingWhat 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...
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Webinar Training: The Basics of Government Contracting
The Basics of Government ContractingWhat 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...
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Register for SBIR Training Session This Week
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...
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Free SBIR Training Packet
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....
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Online Training: Guide to the Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR)
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...
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Important SBIR Funding Dates
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...
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Early Release: AIR FORCE SBIR FY2016.1 DRAFT TENTATIVE TOPICS
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...
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Navy’s Seaport-e open for rolling admission proposals
(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 behalf...
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U.S. Department of Energy SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity Announcements
Release 1Topics IssuedMonday, July 20, 2015DocumentPhase I Release 1 Topics (809KB)Webinar(s)Topics 1-15 WebinarTopics 17-19 WebinarTopics 21-25 WebinarFOA IssuedMonday, August 17,...
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Take Your SBIR Funded Technology to Market
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...
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Key dollar thresholds in the FAR have increased
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...
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Proposal Management: Crisis Mode
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...
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The shifting sands of cybersecurity: DOD’s interim rule further burdens contractors
Article by Dentons Key contactsPhillip R. SeckmanPartner, DenverD +1 303 634 4338EmailErin B. SheppardCounsel, Washington, DCD +1 202 496 7533EmailMichael J. McGuinnSenior Managing Associate,...
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New SBIR/STTR Solicitations in Pre-Release
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...
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Alert: Third Round of DoD SBIR/STTR Solicitations Coming Soon
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...
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Update: DoL changes Federal contractor reporting requirements and affirmative action obligations for hiring veterans
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...
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Are you overwhelmed with government accounting procedures and policies?
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...
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Arrowhead Solutions is Excited to Announce the Addition of Two New Team Members
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:...
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DoD SBIR 15.2 and STTR 15.B is Now in Pre-Release
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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DOD’s Better Buying Power 3.0
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GSA Professional Services Schedule Slated to Roll Out October 1, 2015
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...
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New March 2015 Uncompensated Overtime Clause
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)...
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Ignorance is bliss…unless your business is letting revenue fall through the cracks
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...
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6 Year Anniversary!
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...
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Upcoming Site Visit for NIST Boulder Building 3 Renovation
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....
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Update: GSA’s Professional Services Schedule (PSS) Solicitation Pushed Way Back
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...
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New Team Members Bolster Arrowhead’s SBIR Support/Commercialization Assistance and Government Contractor Business Development Offerings
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...
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GSA Schedule Migration
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...
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Compliance Trends in Government Contracting for 2015
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....
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GSA Schedule Holders: It’s Time to Consolidate!
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...
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New Service Offering: Post-Award GSA Support
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...
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Roundtable Recap: Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)
SBA LEADERSHIP AND BOULDER AREA BUSINESSES COME TOGETHER AND DISCUSS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S PROGRAM TO FUND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGYBUSINESS ATTENDEES: Michael Minard: ACTA Technology, Geoff...
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HOW IT WORKS: Outsourced Business Development & Marketing for Government Contractors
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...
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New Service Offering: Outsourced Business Development & Marketing for Government Contractors
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...
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Navy SeaPort-e rolling admissions are open – proposals are due October 23!
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...
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8 Tips: Working with the Government and Finding Government Opportunities in Fiscal 2015
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...
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DCAA – Is Your Company Ready?
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....
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Big Business Experience at Small Business Prices
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...
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What Does The Term Wrap Rate Mean?
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;...
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