Contract closeout continues to be a challenge for DCMA and industry even after DCAA has become current with indirect rate audits. The number of contracts subject to closeout is significant as multiple rate years have been audited and negotiated. An extensive number of contracts can be associated with each rate year, many of which have been physically complete for years and are now required to be closed out. DCMA is primarily responsible for administering and closing out a significant portion of these contracts. At the same time, industry is facing big challenges with old data and a surge in demand for capable resources to prepare the contract closeout documentation. This webinar will look at how DCMA and industry can coordinate to address the contract closeout challenge. Learning Objectives:  The importance of contract closeout  A look at the current environment and the extent of contracts awaiting closeout  DCMA's role in contract closeout  A high-level overview of the contract closeout process and differences between contract type  Challenges industry is encountering  Current DCMA initiatives and guidance  Successful strategies and coordination between DCMA and industry

This webinar series explores how contractors can work with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) on several current and imminent significant practice areas consisting of contractor purchasing system reviews, government property reviews, and contract closeout.

Contracting Officers within the DoD are required to determine the acceptability of a contractor's business system, including approving or disapprove the system. Notably, this includes evaluating Property Management systems. This session provides guidance on how to navigate a DCMA Government Property System Review. While not all DoD property system reviews are conducted by DCMA, this audit team conducts thousands of audits per year across the contracting community. This webinar takes a practical view of FAR and DFARS requirements and DCMA's expectations for an approved property system. Instructors will work through the government property lifecycle from acquisition through disposition, recommending tips and tricks along the way, while addressing challenges before, during and after the audit. Learning Objectives:  High level review of FAR and DFARS property requirements  Government property lifecycle focus areas for contractors and auditors  Getting to system approval: common policy & procedure documentation expectations  Common DCMA data requests to expect and the rationale behind them  Sensitive areas and common contractor pitfalls, including ways to get in front of potential findings and facilitate timely corrective action

In this one-hour virtual session, participants will gain insights into emerging trends and recent legislative changes reshaping the federal contracting and subcontracting landscape. We will explore the relevance of DOGE, break down the implications of the FoRGED Act, and highlight key updates to federal compliance standards. Finally, participants will learn proven strategies for streamlining acquisition processes and staying ahead of evolving requirements. This course will equip you with the knowledge and identify tools to help you navigate this new era of federal procurement.

The session provides guidance on how to navigate a DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR). The webinar takes participants through the myriad of compliance requirements and DCMA's expectations for an adequate purchasing system. This course emphasizes the practical realities of successfully navigating a CPSR by offering tips and tricks to get out in front of review findings, managing relationships with your DCMA review team, avoiding common pitfalls, and facilitating timely corrective action if adverse findings surface. Learning Objectives:  High-level overview of purchasing system requirements  Common policy & procedure and documentation expectations  Common DCMA data requests to expect and the rationale behind them  Sensitive areas and common contractor pitfalls during CPSR  Tips and tricks to get in front of potential findings and facilitate timely corrective action

In today's rapidly evolving regulatory environment, subcontract compliance is more than a back-office function-it's a critical driver of operational success and audit readiness. The Compliance Catalyst webinar equips procurement and subcontract professionals with the knowledge and tools to streamline compliance efforts through automation and smart workflows. Participants will explore how automation can reduce risk, improve accuracy, and increase efficiency across key compliance touchpoints, including flow-down clause management, file documentation, supplier certifications, and reporting requirements. The course will also introduce practical tools and digital solutions that simplify day-to-day compliance tasks while enhancing audit trail integrity. Whether you're preparing for a CPSR, modernizing your subcontracting process, or simply seeking smarter ways to ensure compliance, this course will serve as a launchpad for practical transformation. Key Topics Include:  Fundamentals of subcontract compliance and key regulatory drivers (FAR, DFARS, CPSR)  Identifying high-risk areas for automation (flow-downs, reps & certs, memos, etc.)  Leveraging digital tools for document control and file integrity  Developing automated compliance checklists and dashboards  Real-world case studies: before and after automation  Creating a roadmap for compliance process improvement

A Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) is one of the main outputs of a contractor's annual budgeting and planning cycle, and thus receives a lot of audit attention. Even though this attention occurs regularly during the year in connection with contract pricing proposals, DCAA re-scrutinizes FPRPs as part of an overall estimating system audit. Join our experts for this one-hour webinar - part of a larger webinar series focused on government audits - to discuss common forward pricing rate audit challenges and findings, strategic risk mitigation options, and tactical tips and tricks to ensure a successful audit. Learning Objectives:  The purpose and intent of forward pricing rates, and the focus of government audits  Who performs these audits, with a primary focus on the Defense Contract Audit Agency  Recent areas of attention and common challenges contractors face during FPRP and proposal audits  How estimating business system audits intersect with and are impacted from FPRP audits  Strategies for managing and addressing audit requests  Key estimating process risk areas and how to mitigate them

This webinar series explores DCAA audits both prior to contract award, as well as during and after contract performance. Presented from the point of view of a government contractor, our goal is to help you understand DCAA's audit objectives, techniques, and areas of audit emphasis

This session provides guidance on what to expect before, during, and after a DCAA Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP) audit. Along with covering the typical ICP audit process, we explore the normal areas of focus for DCAA, expected DCAA data requests and their purpose, typical DCAA findings and potential responses to those findings, as well as some best practices to avoid common pitfalls during the audit process. Learning Objectives:  Brief overview of the ICP and its purpose  DCAA selection criteria for ICP audits  Understanding the difference between an adequacy review vs. a full audit  Common DCAA data requests to expect and the rationale behind them  Common DCAA findings  Tips on how to defend against findings, particularly questioned costs  Most common challenges contractors face during an ICP audit and tips on how to overcome them

After years of speculation and rulemaking, CMMC is now the reality for nearly every company that works with the Department of Defense (DoD). The rule is complex, and the timeline is tight: many primes are already enforcing adherence to CMMC standards even before the requirement is officially in contracts in 2025, meaning subcontractors may be subject to an accelerated pace for compliance in order to preserve their business. Every company must have a clear understanding of what is required to ensure a successful assessment and CMMC compliance; will your company be ready? Join Bill Wootton, Chief Revenue Officer at C3 Integrated Solutions, break down the individual steps required to go from ground zero to a successful assessment, including strategy development, tech deployment and ongoing management. In addition, attendees will also learn how to manage ongoing CMMC compliance to ensure business continuity as technology - and the rule - changes in the future. Attendees will learn (learning objectives): 1. Best practices for building a CMMC strategy 2. How to determine your technology needs and deploy the right platform(s). 3. Best practices for managing technology in a changing compliance landscape 4. Key components of security monitoring 5. How to plan for ongoing compliance management