For years, buyers have used the $2.5 million threshold as an early signal that Cost Accounting Standards, commonly known as CAS, may apply to a

Most buyers do not get into trouble because they forgot a procurement threshold. They get into trouble because they did not realize the procurement had

Most procurement professionals have heard some version of the same request: “Can we just pull it from SAM?” For years, SAM has been the place

As many of you may already know, there are a few threshold changes in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will affect your procurement documentation requirements and related SpendLogic setup.   The

Most CPSR findings do not come out of nowhere. They usually start small. Every CPSR finding traces back to a specific review criterion, and our

Some contract clauses arrive quietly. Others immediately impact contracts, legal, compliance, and procurement operations. Clause changes like this one are exactly what reviewers check your

Your procurement organization is running like a well-oiled machine, right? Buyers have copies of requisitions. Everyone obtained the requisition approvals. Purchase Orders were issued. Suppliers

If you work in federal procurement long enough, you’ve seen this play out: An urgent requisition hits your desk – the program needs it turned

Here is a familiar scenario: the Program and Contracts teams have a major proposal on the line and need a specific supplier turned on TODAY.

Compliance isn’t just paperwork. It’s proof. If we are being completely honest, from the Buyer’s perspective, procurement compliance feels like a lot of red tape.

Requisitions get submitted. Approvals happen. Purchase Orders go out. Purchased items are received. Invoices get paid. Dashboards glow reassuringly green. In your mind, your purchasing

CPSR isn’t just a file check, it’s the government’s way of validating that your purchasing system is efficient, effective, and compliant when spending Government funds

Welcome to the start of a new year! This is the best time to do a quick “reset” on procurement compliance, before your first big

  The CMMC Final Rule went into effect on November 10, 2025.  Many suppliers, especially those at Level 1, are either not prepared despite the

Starting November 10, 2025, the Department of Defense’s final rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) took effect. From this point forward, CMMC is

Welcome back! Over the first three articles in this series, we covered what to expect, how to createcorrective plans, and how to strengthen your purchasing

Welcome back to our multi-part series on the Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) — a process that, while sometimes intimidating, ultimately helps organizations improve efficiency,

Navigating the CPSR Process Welcome back to our multi-part series on the Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) a critical process for any contractor working with

Navigating the CPSR Process A Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) is DCMA’s way of evaluating whether your purchasing system complies with FAR and DFARS. While

The FAR Council—comprising OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA—has issued a final rule adjusting acquisition-related thresholds for inflation, effective October 1, 2025. This is the result

A landmark study from Microsoft Research has recently identified the top 40 jobs most exposed to AI, based on over 200,000 Microsoft Copilot interactions mapped to

As federal contractors seek efficient, compliant, and secure systems to manage procurement documentation, a new question is surfacing more frequently: Is your tool FedRAMP certified?

At SpendLogic, we work closely with government contractors who regularly undergo Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSRs). During our engagements, we frequently encounter myths and misconceptions

SpendLogic Achieves FedRAMP Equivalent Certification SpendLogic is pleased to announce that it has successfully achieved FedRAMP equivalent certification, demonstrating compliance with stringent federal cloud security

In any given year, it’s guaranteed that multiple SpendLogic clients will go through a CPSR. We work with each of our clients during this process

On March 4, 2025, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment issued Class Deviation 2025-O0003 titled “Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity in

Prime contractors are required to report on subaward information and executive compensation datapursuant to FAR 52.204-10. Currently, this monthly reporting is done in FSRS.gov. Contractors

Throughout the past year, there have been changes relating to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns.  If you are a SDVOSB, you are aware of the

Has it really been five (5) years?  The last final rule was published on October 2, 2020.  Statute requires an adjustment for inflation to FAR

Success in government procurement depends on having accurate, consistent, and easily auditable supply chain documentation.  Lots of software providers tout their ability to improve CPSR

In addition to SpendLogic’s procurement software solutions, SpendLogic offers consultancy services to defense contractors, which are often requested when a contractor is subject to Certified

The United States government has unlimited resources to undertake a cost analysis of a prime contractor’s bid.  Unfortunately, contractors do not have the same access. 

For those of you who follow NCMA Collaborate topics, you may have noticed that there was a recent discussion (https://collaborate.ncmahq.org/discussion/executive-compensation-reporting) related to Executive Compensation.  The

As the summer sun warms our faces and the days grow longer, we wish all our subscribers a summertime filled with joy, relaxation, and memorable

Procurement challenges include repetitive tasks that consume hours each week and managing an overwhelming volume of emails. SpendLogic can help with both.

The recent Defense Pricing and Contracting reminder state that unless a vendor is subject to full CAS, they are exempt from Certified Cost or Pricing Data.

The U.S. Government expects contractors to provide commercial items as part of their solution to a solicitation.

Being a buyer for a government contractor is one of the most stressful, overwhelming, and often under-appreciated positions in a company.

A source Justification is more than just paperwork; it’s a beacon of accountability, transparency, and fairness in procurement.

Eight ways to enhance and improve your current purchasing system operation as you enter the new year:

SpendLogic unwraps some secrets of smart shopping using a variety of price analysis approaches to show you how to optimize savings while still delivering those ideal gifts in our holiday price analysis guide.

FAR 52.244-2 is used when civilian agencies (other than Coast Guard and NASA) issue cost type contracts. Here’s how to navigate it.

New FAR flowdown clauses go into effect on December 4 and include three new FAR clauses.

The aim of a PERT review is to evaluate whether a Contractor purchasing system complies with applicable contractual requirements.

A flowdown clause refers to prime contractor flowing down clauses to subcontractors. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the FAR flowdown process.

FAR part 12 and FAR part 15 are important to learn if you’re new to government procurement. Here we detail the differences.

We recently attended the NCMA World Congress. Here are the top takeaways you need to know as a government contractor.

A CPSR begins with your policies and procedures, and they must be compliant with DFARS 252.244-7001.

Sole Source Justifications are still one of the top 5 deficiencies found during a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) audit.

Consent to Subcontract is a new focus of the DCMA CPSR group. Learn what this means to you and how to simplify it.

According to DCMA, these top five deficiencies in a CPSR audit have been in the top 10 over the past five years. Learn how to avoid these audit issues.

Compare top contractor purchasing systems for your procurement department that comply with DFARS requirements.

If you are going through or will undergo a DCMA CPSR or purchasing system review, learn how SpendLogic helps you simplify the process.

The economic price adjustment clause and the increase in costs due to the recent rapid rate of inflation.

Learn the procurement document updates for 2023 and how you need to change procurement policies and procedures.

Price negotiation memorandum template – free to download. Eliminate CPSR findings related to a price negotiation memorandum.

False Claims Act is a tool to fight instances of fraud being perpetrated against the USG. Here’s what you need to know about the FCA.

DFARS Final Rule – Learn what’s included in the amended Parts 215 and 242 of the DFARS.

CPSR requirements are intimidating, but once you are familiar with the basics and implement the proper processes and tools, compliance will become routine

FAR 12 vs. FAR 15: A Tale of Two Documentation Requirements It’s easy to figure out the value of an egg; you look at grocery ads, shop around, and determine the going rate. But what if what you want isn’t just any ordinary egg; you’ve heard the eggs from Farmer Gus are nothing short of

Cost analysis and price analysis for government contracts. Get the beginner’s guide if you are submitting bids for government contracts.

Failing a Contract Purchasing System Review can result in numerous penalties. Learn what you can do to make sure you pass.

Learn what a contractor system purchasing review is, the different types of CPSRs, and why you need one.

CPSR Preparation Made Simple Preparing for a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) might not be the most exciting project that you take on, but the importance of understanding and implementing a compliant purchasing system cannot be overemphasized. Essentially, the purpose of a CPSR is to evaluate contractors’ systematic approach to spending government funds, and to

How To Prepare For A CPSR In this blog post you’ll learn how you can prepare today for a CPSR, or contractor purchasing systems review. This blog post will give you a few tips on how to have a successful audit and review of your procurement systems. Failure to pass a CPSR can result

Doesn’t it feel like the FAR makes a mess out of even the simplest of concepts? Take price analysis, for example. We talk to people that are confused about which method they should use or what the next step in the process is. Even before we recommend using SpendLogic, we try to get them to

FAR 12 vs. FAR 15: A Tale of Two Documentation Requirements It’s easy to figure out the value of an egg; you look at grocery ads, shop around, and determine that $2.99 per dozen is the going rate. But what if what you want isn’t just any ordinary egg; you’ve heard the eggs from Farmer

What are the Federal Acquisition Regulations? If you are doing business with the federal government, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What Are The Federal Acquisition Regulations?” If you don’t want to scroll through Wikipedia or read all 53 parts for your answers, read on to find the rules you need to know. The Federal Acquisition Regulations

How a Weighted Guidelines Tool Benefits your CPSR A successful Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) results in an “approved” purchasing system and opens the door to a lot more government business. A CPSR ensures that a contractor has a systematic approach to purchasing procedures, as outlined by the DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations). Cost

This presentation was aimed at providing small business counselors with the key pieces of information that their clients needed to consider related to government contracting. Making market research easier for buyers will result in new business for sellers.