Manufacturing Operations Consulting & Support

Overview

Government contractors with manufacturing operations must manage purchasing, subcontract administration, cost accounting, materials management, and government property while meeting applicable contract and regulatory requirements. As contracts, processes, and business systems change, maintaining accurate records, consistent procedures, and effective internal controls becomes increasingly important for compliance, reporting, and audit readiness. Redstone GCI assists government contractors by developing and reviewing the business processes, procedures, and controls needed to support compliant manufacturing-related operations. Our experienced consultants and subject matter experts provide support across estimating, contract administration, purchasing, accounting, business system compliance, and software implementation. We also assist with data and reporting requirements, system integrations, and company-specific training to help organizations align their business operations with applicable government contracting requirements.

Services

• Government Contract Estimating & Pricing Support – Manufacturing-related proposals require supportable estimates for labor, materials, subcontracts, and indirect costs. We assist with cost proposal preparation, estimating procedures, pricing documentation, and alignment with applicable government contract estimating and cost accounting requirements. LEARN MORE
• Government Contract Administration & Compliance – Manufacturing-related contracts introduce administrative responsibilities, documentation requirements, and compliance obligations that must be addressed throughout contract performance. Our team assists with contract reviews, modifications, contract administration procedures, and the management of applicable requirements from award through closeout. LEARN MORE
• Supply Chain & Subcontract Compliance – Purchasing and subcontracting activities must address applicable contract clauses, supplier documentation, purchasing system requirements, and import/export obligations. Our subject matter experts assist with purchasing policies and procedures, subcontract administration, supplier documentation, purchasing system compliance, and import/export consulting.
• Supply Chain, Inventory & Production Control – Manufacturing government contractors must coordinate procurement, materials planning, inventory management, production control, and supplier activity while maintaining accurate records and appropriate controls. Our team assists with supply chain and materials management processes, inventory management, MRP and production control, procurement processes, material traceability, and alignment of these activities with accounting, systems, and government contracting requirements.
• Accounting & Business Systems – Manufacturing operations require accurate cost accounting, material and inventory records, indirect cost allocation, and government property accountability. Our team of experts assists with manufacturing cost accounting, material management and accounting systems (MMAS), inventory accounting, indirect rate structures, and government property management procedures. LEARN MORE
• Government Contracting Compliance – Applicable FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) requirements affect business processes, internal controls, and preparation for DCAA and DCMA reviews. We assess business system compliance, support audit preparation and responses, assist with corrective action plans, develop policies and procedures, and provide company-specific compliance training.
• Software Implementation & Business Process Alignment – ERP implementations and system changes require coordination between accounting, purchasing, materials management, reporting, and compliance procedures. Our team assists with Deltek Costpoint and Unanet implementations, including manufacturing-related system capabilities, as well as system configuration, process and control alignment, and company-specific software training for employees and internal teams. LEARN MORE
• Data, Reporting & Systems Integration – Disconnected systems and inconsistent data can create difficulties with cost reporting, materials management, purchasing records, and operational reporting. Our subject matter experts develop reports and data analysis capabilities, support system integrations and data migration, and align reporting processes with the organization’s government contracting and operational requirements. LEARN MORE