Argus offers seasoned employees who understand the acquisition cycle and are able to manage in whole, or in segments, the entire process throughout the development of the acquisition. Those include: Development of acquisition strategies and plans, identification of acquisition vehicles, support with source selection, development of acquisition packages including (SOO, SOW, RFI’s, and RFPs, and monitoring performance work statements).

AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE

The nuts and bolts of government compliance and subsequent auditing can be a daunting task.  Failure of meeting the guidelines established by the government puts the contractor at tremendous financial and reputational jeopardy if ever faced with an audit. Rest assured, an audit of your contracts will happen and when it does, the rewards are great for compliant companies – and the harm to your operations is much greater for non-compliance.

Argus offers the unique understanding of government Security, ITAR & EAR, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.  Our team is able to facilitate the implementation of quality control practices through the auditing of systems, policies, and personnel to identify non-compliance issues and provide for remedial solutions that allow customers to focus on what they do best.

Our Key Compliance Personnel come from such agencies and positions as the Defense Security Service (DSS), Senior Level Contract Management Roles, and the legal community helping contractors achieve excellence in their acquisition, contract management, and compliance programs.

CRADLE TO GRAVE ACQUISITION SUPPORT
Argus provides cradle-to-grave acquisition support that allows contracting officers to efficiently develop and execute acquisition strategies and plans. We offer unmatched, up-to-date knowledge of DOD/Commercial procurement process and can help our clients understand the intricate rules, guidelines, and regulations.  Argus personnel have experience with pre-award & post award efforts including performing market research, developing acquisition plans, and preparing justifications.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
We assist our clients in measuring financial systems to isolate deficiencies and data reliability.  We help to develop procedures to track our clients’ contracts.  We assist in preparing financial reports that contain detailed records of contract commitments, obligations, and expenditures.  Other expertise include: Processing task orders, close-outs, kick-off meetings, modifications, equitable adjustments, and small business report. Federal Acquisition Regulation, OMB Circular standards, the Anti-Deficiency Act, and other pertinent regulations are followed, executed, and are kept up to date.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ASSESSMENTS
Our team of skilled professionals provide the direction and oversight our clients need consisting of multiple projects including project needs assessments, design, development, and delivery.  Argus will ensure project schedules are met and system resources are used efficiently and that all required resources including qualified personnel, production standards, computer time, and facilities are available for program implementation. Specific support areas are listed but not considered inclusive:

•  Program Coordination & Contractor Selection
•  Formulation of Acquisition Planning Strategies for the Program Office
•  Development of Acquisition and Financial Reporting Documents
•  Development & maintenance of program budgets
•  Facilitate Milestone & IPT Reviews, TEMP Development, Contracting
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