SPECIAL NOTICE
U -- SMALL BUSINESS EVENT – ‘2015 UNDERSTANDING THE DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY (DCAA) PROCESS WORKSHOP NO. #1
- Notice Date
- 4/23/2015
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 611699
— All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research, ONR, CODE ONR-02, 875 North Randolph St., Suite 1425, Arlington, Virginia, 22203-1995
- ZIP Code
- 22203-1995
- Solicitation Number
- 15-SN-0008
- Archive Date
- 5/28/2015
- Point of Contact
- Brenda V Pickett, Phone: (703) 696-2607, Sheila M. Davis, Phone: (703) 696-2676
- E-Mail Address
-
brenda.pickett@navy.mil, sheila.davis2.ctr@navy.mil
(brenda.pickett@navy.mil, sheila.davis2.ctr@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SMALL BUSINESS EVENT - ‘2015 UNDERSTANDING THE DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY (DCAA) PROCESS WORKSHOP NO. #1 - *DCAA Overview *Accounting System Requirements *Contract Briefs Solicitation Number: 15-SN-0008 Notice Type: Special Notice Synopsis: The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Office of Audit Liaison will be hosting a series of workshops to assist Washington D.C. Metro Area Small Businesses to gain a better understanding of the DCAA process. These workshops are designed to assist Small Businesses in different financial aspects of government contracting. The following topics will be addressed during Workshop Number #1: INTRODUCTION AND DCAA OVERVIEW: The presentation will provide an overview of the DCAA including the responsibilities and duties. The types of DCAA audits can that can be performed throughout the various phases of a contract will be discussed. Finally, participants will learn about the DCAA Internet resources and presentations that are available. ACCOUNTING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The presentation will provide an overview of the pre-award accounting system design review process. Participants will learn what occurs prior to the award of a cost-type contract, what is contained in the Standard Form 1408, and what the applicable DFARS regulations say with regard to what comprises an acceptable accounting system. Total contract costs, including direct costs and indirect costs will be discussed. Examples of typically seen indirect rates as well as a discussion of selecting a proper allocation base will also be provided. Participants will learn about the FAR Part 31 and applicable DFAR clauses that cover allowability, allocability, and reasonableness as well as concepts such as Contract Terms, Accounting for Contract Costs, Labor System, Timekeeping, Unallowable Costs, Cost by Contract Line Item, Billings, Cost Accounting Information, and Management Reviews/Internal Audits. Finally, some common deficiencies will be discussed. CONTRACT BRIEFS: The presentation will provide an overview of the reasons for requiring that contracts be briefed and what needs to be included in a contract brief. Participants will also be shown the DCAA Incurred Cost Electronically (ICE) model Schedule O, which provides a standard template, and where to find the template on DCAA's public website. ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP These workshops will provide targeted information to Small Business vendors, Small Businesses interested in the Navy/ONR Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program or current Navy/ONR SBIR/STTR contract holders within the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia commuting area to assist with audit issues that relate to the Small Business community. For those Small Businesses outside the local Washington D.C. commuting area please contact the DCAA Small Business Focal Point at (703) 767-2271 or go to DCAA-OAL-SmallBusinessFocalPoint@dcaa.mil for dates and times when the presentations will be made available in your area. COST: ‘FREE'; tiny_mce_marker.00 WORKSHOP DATE & LOCATION: DATE: Friday, May 15th, 2015 LOCATION: Office of Naval Research Bobby Junker Executive Conference Center 875 North Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203 The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is located in a secure government building. All visitors must present a valid photo I.D. to security for entry. Visitors who do not possess a valid building permit should allow 15 minutes to complete ONR's security protocol and should have an on-site ONR contact available for escort in the building. PARKING: On-site building parking is available to visitors with a valid Department of Defense building permit; general parking is available nearby, e.g., next door at public parking facility, the Ballston Common Mall, or metered street parking is available. REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: -To REGISTER please click on- https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/register.asp?m=4269&c=100 And if you have trouble registering please send an email to: ONR.NCR.BDCSC.list.Request-for-events@navy.mil ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: -Handouts for each Workshop may be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.dcaa.mil/audit_process_overview.html AGENDA: *0800 to 0900. In-Processing/Badging *0900 to 0920: Introduction and DCAA Overview *0920 to 1010: Accounting System Requirements - Part 1 *1010 to 1020: Break *1020 to 1120: Accounting System Requirements - Part 2 *1120 to 1130: Break *1130 to 1200: Contract Briefs *1200 to 1230: Q&As/Meet and Greet WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Small Businesses who are interested in pursuing a government contract or holds a contract(s) with ONR. This includes companies whose socio-economic status includes: 8(a) companies; Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB); Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs); Historically-Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZones); Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs); Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs); and Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) and current SBIR/STTR contract holders. Small Businesses are encouraged to attend this or other future Workshops so that they may be able to better understand and navigate through the DCAA audit process. At the end of the workshop(s) attendees should gain better insight about pursuing approved cost accounting systems which will position companies to submit compliant cost proposals.
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