Contract Management and Compliance
Navigating the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires more than a checklist; it requires a practitioner’s understanding of the "rules of engagement." Akiri provides expert advisory for the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring that your prime contracts and subcontracts are managed to the highest standards of federal accountability and profitability. We bridge the gap between technical delivery and regulatory demand.
Prime Contract Leadership: Protecting Your Award Lifecycle
Acquisition Strategy & Negotiation
We support the negotiation of CPFF, FFP, and T&M contracts, as well as IDIQs, BPAs, and GSA schedule application. We apply in-depth knowledge of these mechanisms to protect your organization while maximizing cost recovery and profit.
FAR & Agency Supplement Mastery
Specialized expertise in the FAR, AIDAR, DFARS, and other agency FAR supplements, ensuring every clause - from "Limitations on Subcontracting" to "Competition in Subcontracting" - is correctly applied.
Subcontract Lifecycle Management
From assessing the applicability of flow-down clauses to performing cost and price analysis, we manage the risks associated with third-party vendors.
Subcontractor Advocacy: Navigating Flow-Downs & Risk
We help subcontractors navigate the complex FAR Flow-Downs, ensuring you are not over-committed and that your proprietary data is protected and your risk of non-compliance is mitigated.
Evidence of Responsibility
We help subcontractors professionalize their policies and accounting and timekeeping systems to meet the FAR 9.104-1 "Evidence of Responsibility" standards required to win work with larger Prime partners.
Teaming Agreement and Subcontract Review
The terms and conditions of your teaming agreements and subcontracts can make or break a subcontractor's ability to thrive in the complex environment of US Government contracting. We conduct in-depth reviews of your agreements and advise on negotiation talking points to minimize your risk and maximize your profitability.
Audit-Ready Closeout & Reporting
The final 10% of a contract is often the most administratively heavy. Akiri ensures that every award is closed out with the meticulous documentation required to survive post-performance audits and release withheld fee.
FAR-Based Contract Closeout (FAR Part 4.804)
We guide contractors through the rigorous requirements of administrative closeout. This includes ensuring all deliverable acceptances are documented, finalizing indirect rate adjustments, closing out subcontracts, and preparing the Final Voucher. We help you navigate the Quick Closeout procedures where applicable to expedite final payment.
Indirect Cost Rate Reconciliation
Closeout is often stalled by pending final indirect cost rates. We assist in the preparation of Final Indirect Cost Rate Proposals and the subsequent "true-up" of billings, ensuring that your final vouchers reflect actual audited costs and that no revenue is left on the table.
Property & Equipment Disposition
One of the most common audit findings is the improper management of federally funded property. We advise on the reporting and disposition instructions for government-furnished property (FAR 45), protecting you from liability long after the program ends.
