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Scaling to Full CAS Coverage in 2026: Automating the $100M Transition

The regulatory landscape for government contractors has shifted significantly with the passage of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). One of the most impactful changes is the doubling of the threshold for Full Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)...

Navigating FY 2026 NDAA Changes: Scaling to the $10 Million TINA Threshold

The regulatory landscape for government contractors is undergoing a seismic shift. Under the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the threshold for requiring Certified Cost or Pricing Data—commonly known as the TINA threshold—is jumping from...

Maximizing ROI: Why AI Agents are Transforming the Public Sector in 2026

The shift from experimental AI to operational AI is no longer a "future" goal—it is the current reality for government agencies. As Federal, SLED (State, Local, and Education), and civilian agencies face increasing pressure to do more with less, AI agents have emerged...

The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO): Modernizing Indirect Rate Structures for 2026

The federal procurement landscape of 2026 is no longer defined by the dense, "overcomplicated regulatory framework" of the past. Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)—the most significant revision to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in over 40 years—the...

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