In federal contracting, revenue isn’t just about what you bill, it’s about what you recover. And too often, contractors leave money on the table due to underdeveloped or inaccurate indirect cost rates.
At PWCPA, we specialize in helping businesses build rate structures that maximize cost recovery without pricing you out of the market.
The True Cost of Bad Rates
We’ve seen it all:
- Contractors using the same indirect rate for years
- Incorrect allocation of G&A costs
- Fringe and overhead pools that don’t reflect true labor burdens
- Missed opportunities to adjust provisional billing rates during contract execution
Each of these issues can mean tens of thousands in unrecovered costs per year.
How Effective Rate Structures Help
Done right, your indirect rate structure becomes a competitive advantage. Here’s how:
- You price accurately and confidently in proposals
- You recover all allowable costs in billing
- You build a stronger case for future contracts with proof of responsible cost management
How PWCPA Helps Optimize Your Rates
We evaluate your current cost pools and allocations
We benchmark your rates based on industry standards and agency expectations
We prepare documentation to support provisional and final rate submissions
We provide ongoing guidance as your business model evolves
Don’t Let Your Rates Work Against You
Your rate structure directly impacts your margins, your competitiveness, and your audit outcomes. At PWCPA, we’ll help you design a cost recovery system that supports both growth and compliance.
Schedule a rate consultation with us today and stop leaving money on the table.