Resources
Guides and blogs to help you understand incurred cost proposals, FAR/CAS compliance, and how the ICP Dashboard works.
Blog
What Is an Incurred Cost Proposal?
Everything government contractors need to know about incurred cost proposals: who must file, deadlines, required schedules, direct vs. indirect costs, FAR 52.216-7, and DCAA audit preparation.
ICP Dashboard Feature Overview
Complete visual walkthrough of the ICP Dashboard — schedule generation, validation engine, adequacy review, and scenario modeling.
DCAA Adequacy Checklist: All 47 Questions Explained
A complete walkthrough of every question on the DCAA Adequacy Checklist (v3.4) — what each one means, why it matters, and how the ICP Dashboard auto-verifies compliance across all 15 schedules.
DCAA Incurred Cost Audit Program
Complete breakdown of the DCAA 10100 Incurred Cost Audit Program — all 9 audit sections, key steps, and what auditors evaluate for small and large contractors.
FAR & CAS Compliance Guide
Interactive matrix mapping FAR clauses and CAS standards to ICP schedules. See which regulations apply to each schedule at a glance.
FAR 31.205 Unallowable Costs Guide
Comprehensive guide to unallowable costs under FAR Part 31.205 — 91 expressly unallowable cost principles, DCAA audit sections, and adjustment best practices.
G&A Indirect Rate Explained
Visual breakdown of how G&A indirect rates are computed — pool costs, allocation bases, and the CAS 410 base selection process.
Overhead Indirect Rate Explained
Visual breakdown of how overhead indirect rates are computed — pool costs, allocation bases, and the CAS 418 compliance requirements for cost allocation.
Fringe Indirect Rate Explained
How fringe benefits are pooled, allocated, and applied to every labor dollar — separate rate vs. in OH base, composite vs. segregated structures, and DCAA compliance under FAR 31.205-6 and CAS 418.
Facilities Capital Cost of Money (FCCM) Under CAS 414
How to compute, claim, and defend Facilities Capital Cost of Money on Schedule F — the imputed return on capital assets allowed under CAS 414 and FAR 31.205-10.
Scenario Modeling & What-If Analysis
Model rate changes, optimize allocations, and justify base changes — all from your browser with the ICP Dashboard's built-in scenario engine.
Scenario Modeling User Guide
Step-by-step guide to the ICP Dashboard's scenario modeling tools — what-if rate analysis, CAS 410 base evaluation, target rate calculations, and side-by-side scenario comparison.
The Many Names of the Incurred Cost Submission
ICP, ICS, ICE, FICRP — multiple acronyms, one annual filing. Learn what each term means, where it comes from, and why they all describe the same FAR 52.216-7 deliverable.
Incurred Cost Proposal Due Date
Six months after fiscal year end. The complete guide to the FAR 52.216-7 deadline — exact due dates by fiscal year end, extension rules, and what happens if you miss it.
Videos
Simplify Your Incurred Cost Proposal Process: GovConDash.ai Demo
Watch a full walkthrough of GovConDash.ai and see how the ICP Dashboard simplifies incurred cost proposal preparation.
Does Your Contract Require an Incurred Cost Proposal?
Learn what triggers an ICP requirement, how the allowable cost and payment clause impacts your obligations, and how to quickly check your contracts using a free ICP lookup tool.
User Manual
ICP Dashboard User Manual
Complete guide to using the ICP Dashboard — data entry, schedule generation, DCAA adequacy review, and Excel export.
PDFICP Dashboard Scenario Modeling Guide
Guide to scenario modeling in the ICP Dashboard — explore what-if analyses, rate adjustments, and cost allocation strategies.
PDFIncurred Cost Audit Programs
Structured DCAA audit program data for Activity Code 10100 — Incurred Cost audits. Each file contains parsed audit steps, section mappings, regulation references, and CAM references. See the DCAA website for the full Directory of Audit Programs.
Useful Links
Incurred Cost Submission Adequacy Checklist
DCAA's official adequacy checklist used to evaluate whether an incurred cost submission meets the requirements of FAR 52.216-7.
DCAA.milICE Model
The ICE Model provides a standard, user-friendly package for preparing incurred cost proposals in compliance with FAR 52.216-7, “Allowable Cost and Payment.”
DCAA.milContractor Submission Portal
DCAA's online portal for contractors to electronically submit incurred cost proposals and other required documents.
DCAA.milCAM — Contract Audit Manual
DCAA's authoritative guidance for contract auditors covering audit procedures, cost principles, and policy for all audit areas.
DCAA.milDCAAM 7641.90 — Information for Contractors
Enclosure 7 — Incurred Cost Proposals. DCAA's official guidance to contractors on preparing and submitting incurred cost proposals.
DCAA.mil · PDFSBIR — Incurred Cost Proposals & Audits Tutorial
Tutorial 7 from SBIR.gov covering incurred cost proposal preparation and the DCAA audit process for small business contractors.
SBIR.govFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The complete FAR — the primary regulation governing federal government acquisitions, including cost principles, contract types, and compliance requirements.
Acquisition.govDefense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
The DFARS supplements the FAR with defense-specific acquisition regulations, including DCAA audit requirements and contract cost principles for DoD contracts.
Acquisition.govCost Accounting Standards (CAS)
48 CFR Chapter 99 — Cost Accounting Standards governing the measurement, assignment, and allocation of costs to government contracts.
Acquisition.govDCAA Office Locator
Locate DCAA field audit offices across 300+ locations in the U.S., Europe, and the Pacific using a CAGE code, DUNS code, or Zip code.
DCAA.milERP Systems for Government Contractors
ERP systems for government contractors organized by company size — from QuickBooks for small contractors to Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, Oracle ERP Cloud, and SAP for mid-market and enterprise.
DirectoryConsultants for Government Contractors
Consulting firms specializing in incurred cost proposal preparation, DCAA audit support, and government contract compliance — Baker Tilly, BDO, Aprio, Cherry Bekaert, Redstone, and more.
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