Government Contracts - The Claro Group - New Contractor Assistance

The Claro Group assists companies entering the government contracting marketplace for the first time understand, prioritize, and manage the complex regulations that exist when doing business with the federal government.

Government, cost accounting and Federal Procurement regulations are complex and burdensome. Unlike the commercial marketplace, government contractors are subject to frequent scrutiny and audits. All too often, honest errors or omissions give rise to allegations of fraud; however, with proper guidance through the maze of government regulations, Claro can help you minimize disputes and maximize cost recovery.

We provide value added services to educate and advise new contractors while helping businesses develop the skills crucial to on-going success in this market. Our deep knowledge base enables us to serve as a beneficial resource in your initial contracting endeavors, with an ultimate goal of making the government contracting aspects of your business as self-sufficient as possible. As our overall understanding of your business, operations, and strategy grows, we will continue to serve your organization as an increasingly knowledgeable resource for technical and other strategic business and government contracts matters.

Claro’s relevant services for new government contractors include:

Cost Accounting Practices: Indirect/Direct cost rate design, development, and calculation
Unallowable cost identification
Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”) & Cost Accounting Standards (“CAS”) compliance assistance
CAS Disclosure Statement preparation
Central Contractor Registration (“CCR”)
Online Representations and Certifications Application (“ORCA”) assistance
Accounting system assessment, design, and enhancement: