How do you ensure FAR compliance in a cost proposal?

We ensure FAR compliance by verifying that all direct costs and indirect cost rates are allowable, allocable, and reasonable per FAR Part 31 and 2 CFR 200 Subpart E. We perform rigorous reviews of indirect cost pools to ensure they align with disclosed accounting practices.

What is the difference between 'Price to Win' (PTW) and traditional cost estimation?

Traditional cost estimation focuses on execution costs, while Price to Win (PTW) is a strategic analysis of competitor wrap rates and agency budget expectations to identify the price point that is both competitive and profitable.

Why is a detailed Basis of Estimate (BOE) critical for a winning cost volume?

A Basis of Estimate (BOE) serves as the narrative bridge between your technical solution and final price. It is essential for demonstrating Cost Realism and Reasonableness to the government by proving your price is based on logical data.

What is the most common reason for a 'Non-Responsible' determination, and how do you prevent it?

Inadequate accounting systems are a primary cause of 'Non-Responsible' determinations. We prevent this by conducting Pre-Award Surveys and ensuring systems like Unanet or QuickBooks meet SF-1408 standards before major awards.

Target the Right Opportunities.
Deliver Winning Proposals. Maintain Total Compliance.

Streamline your growth with ongoing opportunity research, turnkey proposal management, and post-award FAR & 2 CFR 200 compliance.

Securing U.S. Government contracts and grants requires clarity at every step, from knowing which opportunities are worth pursuing to submitting compliant, winning bids and maintaining audit-ready operations. Akiri Consulting partners with organizations to streamline the entire federal lifecycle. We conduct rigorous opportunity research and data-driven go/no-go analyses to focus your resources on the right opportunities, deliver turnkey proposal management under tight deadlines, and maintain regulatory compliance across FAR or 2 CFR 200 requirements.

Pipeline Intelligence & Opportunity Research

Continuous federal opportunity tracking, solicitation analysis, and go/no-go decision support.

Monthly Opportunity Monitoring: We continuously track federal portals, agency forecast databases, and spending trends to identify high-fit contract and grant solicitations tailored to your capabilities and goals.

Customized Pipeline Reporting: Receive structured monthly reports detailing upcoming RFIs, RFPs, and NOFOs, complete with submission timelines, contract values, and agency points of contact.

Solicitation Requirements Extraction: Deep-dive analysis of draft and final solicitations to break down technical mandates, past performance criteria, and compliance hurdles.

Objective Go/No-Go Recommendations: Structured risk assessments and go/no-go analysis to ensure you only invest B&P dollars in high-probability wins.

Build a steady, qualified pipeline of federal opportunities without dedicating internal staff to manual searches.

Contact us to learn more about our monthly retainer packages to keep your business development focused on high-win-rate bids.

Proposal Development & Turnkey Bid Management

Deliver compliant, compelling, and competitive proposals

Compliance Matrix and Requirement Mapping: Map every solicitation requirement (Sections L & M, NOFO guidelines) directly to your narrative structure.

Turnkey Proposal Management: Oversee kickoffs, manage color team reviews (Red/Pink/Gold Teams), and enforce strict deadline schedules.

Technical Writing: Craft tailored, persuasive content that clearly demonstrates technical capability and past performance.

Cost Volume and Budgeting: Build realistic, fully compliant cost models, budget narratives, and pricing submissions that meet agency standards.

Strategic Technical Reviews: Conduct reviews of client-drafted technical volumes and advise on improvements for responsiveness, competitiveness, and style.

Budget Reviews: Conduct reviews of budgets and bases of estimate to ensure regulatory compliance, profitability, and competitiveness.

Facing a tight submission deadline or need turn-key proposal management? Our experts build compliant, compelling submissions that score high with evaluation boards.

Award Management and Regulatory Compliance

Safeguard awarded funding, ensure system readiness, and minimize audit risk

Federal Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full adherence to FAR and 2 CFR 200 requirements across all contract and grant types.

Subrecipient & Subcontractor Oversight: Structure compliant subawards, perform risk assessments, and establish robust monitoring protocols.

Audit Readiness & Internal Controls: Develop standard operating procedures, compliant accounting systems, cybersecurity compliance, timekeeping controls, and documentation systems for agency reviews.

Contract Modifications and Deliverable Tracking: Manage post-award modifications, scope adjustments, reporting schedules, and closeouts smoothly.

Protect your awarded funding and minimize regulatory risk across the FAR and 2 CFR 200.

Target the Right Opportunities. Deliver Winning Proposals. Maintain Total Compliance.