At Steele Consulting Group, LLC our mission is to assist government contractors meet emerging and evolving business challenges as they navigate federal and state regulations.
SteeleLean Consulting ™
Drawn from the principles of Lean Six Sigma and adapted specifically to each government contractor, SteeleLean Consulting ™ is a discipline and methodology that relies on a collaborative team effort to improve performance by systematically removing inefficiencies.
Supply Chain Management
SCG empowers companies to use their supply chain as a strategic weapon by assessing trade-offs across four strategic attributes—cost & efficiency, reliability, agility, and responsiveness. SCG works with organizations to overcome supply chain challenges and capture opportunities to accelerate revenue growth, boost customer satisfaction and advocacy, unlock savings and cash flow, and minimize risk.
Human Resources
Companies can grow fast, especially if they’re well managed and offer great services or products. For most very small businesses, human resource consulting enters the playing field once a company eclipses a certain point in both company size and profit margin. SCG provides human resources consulting such as: outsourcing, HR audit and operational review, and employee handbook and other policy development.
Government Proposals
Government proposals are sophisticated and require experience and knowledge to successfully prepare. A proposal that misses one or more of the explicit or implicit requirements will most likely be unsuccessful and could conceivably place the contractor in a position of non-compliance with a variety of rules and regulations. Steele Consulting Group, LLC has extensive experience in all aspects of proposal development as reflected in the specific services we offer:
- Solicitation Review and Assessment of Requirements and Risks
- Strategy and Tactics
- Proposal Management
- Development of Requirements, Compliance Matrices, Volume Outlines
- Preparation of Subcontractor RFPs
- Pricing Support
- Cost Proposal Volume Preparation
- “Red Team” Reviews
Business Systems
Acceptable “back office” systems are an integral part of any government contractor’s business model. If your firm possesses government property, purchases goods and services, or utilizes Earned Value Management, you need a business system that is acceptable to the government. Steele Consulting Group, LLC can assess your existing systems or develop a custom system from the ground up. We can also perform mock audits and interface with DCAA/DCMA during system audits. We provide assistance with a variety of business systems, including:
- Purchasing Systems (CPSR compliant)
- Government Property Systems
Standard Agreements
Steele Consulting Group, LLC has real world experience drafting and negotiating non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and consulting agreements. Whether you need a set of standard template agreements, assistance in negotiating an agreement, or a review of agreements you are being asked to sign, our team will make sure you are protected and your risks are mitigated.
Contract Administration
Large government contractors typically maintain contracts departments well-staffed with contract managers and contract administrators. However, smaller contractors may not have the need or resources to establish a full service contracts function in-house. Until they achieve critical mass, these companies may find the greatest efficiency in outsourcing their contracts administration support function. Steele Consulting Group, LLC offers contracts administration support, from complete outsourcing to case-by-case assistance. Our contract administration specialists can:
- Review contracts and subcontracts for administrative and regulatory requirements
- Prepare contract briefs
- Establish and maintain contract and subcontract files
- Develop contract policies and procedures
- Negotiate with contracting officers and prime Contractors
- Provide (FAR) interpretation and guidance
- Prepare issue oriented position papers and correspondence
- Novate contracts
- Prepare contract closeout final invoices
Ethics and Compliance Programs
No industry is under such constant scrutiny as government contracting. Recent changes to the FAR added rigorous new ethics and compliance requirements to the already formidable array of existing laws and regulations. Even most small contractors are now required to have a Code of Conduct and a compliance program. Our expert consultants can assist you with the review and development of an employee code of business conduct and ethics and compliance training.
Training
Most contractors who get into trouble with the authorities do so out of ignorance of the rules and regulations. Employee training is a key component of any compliance program. Our consultants are frequently asked to speak to industry groups on a variety of government contracting topics, participate in panel discussions, present seminars or webinars, and have published numerous articles.
