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Exploring Different Types of Government Contracts: Part Two

March 17, 2025/in Contracts, GovCon /by Megan Hand

In the first part of our series on contract types, we went into the fundamentals of contract as well as an overview on risk. With this foundation, we will go into the three (3) most common types: fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials (T&M). We will also go into other contract types to. We will also help […]

Exploring Different Types of Government Contracts: Part One

March 14, 2025/in Contracts, GovCon /by Megan Hand

Knowing an effort’s contract type is essential in creating a strategy that fully considers the risk, responsibilities, and incentives as a government contractor (GovCon). Contract types are on a spectrum, with fixed-price on one end, the cost-reimbursement on the other, and with time-and-materials (T&M) in the center. Although sometimes seen as a small detail, understanding […]

Subcontracting Under Government Contracts

March 12, 2025/in Contracts, GovCon /by Shawn Laird

Subcontracting Under Government Contracts Is a subcontractor the best option for specialized skills? Which prime contract clauses should be included in my subcontract? Are the subcontract agreement terms and conditions fair? Am I protected? Would a Master Subcontract Agreement (MSA) be more effective and efficient? BOOST LLC is here to provide expert guidance and assistance […]

GovCon March Madness: 2025

March 10, 2025/in GovCon /by BOOST

March Madness is one of the most exciting times of the year! In the GovCon world, the madness started before March. With shifting rules, new players, and constant change, contractors must be just as adaptable as tournament teams. March Madness brings next-level sports excitement – upsets, buzzer-beaters, intense competition, rooting for the underdog, bracket challenges, […]

Executive Order Tracker 2025

March 7, 2025/in GovCon /by BOOST

Executive Order Title Date Issued Summary Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions 20-Jan-25 This EO revokes over 50 executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations from the prior administration, focusing on removing DEI policies, climate regulations, and pandemic-related directives. It directs agencies to immediately cease implementation of these policies and tasks leadership to identify additional […]

BOOST is Here to Help

March 3, 2025/in GovCon /by Stephanie Alexander

To our clients and network, It truly feels like March Madness since I’m pretty sure it has been at least 8 GovCon lifetimes since Jan. Our worlds have been turned upside down and we’re all trying to figure it out. To that end, BOOST is working to serve you where we can be impactful. Here are some […]

Navigating a Termination for Convenience as a Government Contractor

February 25, 2025/in GovCon /by Nick D'Abbraccio

What to Do When You Receive a Termination for Convenience (T4C) Notice If you’re a government contractor, few things are as disruptive as receiving a Termination for Convenience (T4C) notice from the Government. Unlike a Termination for Default, a T4C isn’t necessarily a reflection of your performance—it simply means that the Government no longer requires […]

What Is SF1408?

February 4, 2025/in Uncategorized /by Morgan Fisher

Navigating the world of government contracting can feel like being handed a puzzle with no picture on the box. For small businesses trying to land their first contract, Standard Form 1408 (SF1408) may feel like one of those pieces that seems impossible to figure out. SF1408 compliance ensures your business qualifies for certain types of […]

What Is DCAA?

February 4, 2025/in GovCon /by BOOST

Does your business work with the U.S. government, or are you considering diving into that pool? Here’s a four-letter acronym you need to know — DCAA. It stands for the Defense Contract Audit Agency, and while it may not be the flashiest part of government contracting, it’s the one you ignore at your peril. Ensuring […]

Return to Work Mandate (RTW)

January 30, 2025/in GovCon, Human Resources /by BOOST

On January 20, 2025, The White House issued an executive order requiring all department and agency heads in the executive branches of government to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis. Department and agency heads have some level of discretion when […]

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