Recorded Briefing

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Doing Business with the DoW: Understanding DFARS & DCAA Compliance

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This session was recorded on Aug. 13, 2026

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Overview

As the Department of War (formerly Department of Defense) continues to modernize its acquisition strategy while increasing oversight, contractors are facing greater scrutiny than ever before. This shift is already underway: beginning February 1st, 2026, the Department issued the first wave of class deviations under its Revolutionary FAR/DFARS Overhaul, rewriting large sections of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, with additional revisions continuing to roll out through the rest of 2026. Whether pursuing a new DoW opportunity or performing under an existing contract, understanding these evolving DFARS requirements and the expectations of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) has become essential.

Many businesses believe DCAA compliance only applies after winning a contract. In reality, company practices, subcontract management, and business systems often determine whether a contractor is eligible for award and capable of successfully performing under numerous defense contracts.

This briefing provides a practical guide to understanding current DFARS requirements, including what's changed under the ongoing FAR/DFARS Overhaul, and preparing for DCAA audits before they occur. Participants will learn how defense contractors can build compliance systems, prepare adequate documentation, and navigate common audit findings while reducing compliance risks and positioning themselves for long-term success.

Recommended Attending Personnel:

Companies offering IT, cybersecurity, logistics, healthcare support, staffing, facilities maintenance, equipment, training, or professional services - virtually any product or service supporting defense operations.

Feedback from past attendees:

  • "Very informative, great for people trying to break into the defense sector."
  • "Great information!"
  • "Great stuff!! I have been in the DoD world for a decade now, but there's always something I didn't know and you all provided it."

Important: This briefing uses a Zoom-based communication connection via your network. This briefing will be accessible via phone if you are unable to connect online and recorded versions will be distributed with closed-caption for the hearing impaired. Instructions for login will be provided upon registration.

Agenda

Agenda

Topical Overview

  • Understanding DFARS & DCAA
  • Why Compliance Matters
  • Current DoW Contracting Environment

DFARS Fundamentals

  • Key DFARS Requirements
  • Contractor Responsibilities
  • FAR vs. DFARS
  • Cybersecurity Requirements Snapshot: CMMC & NIST SP 800-171

DCAA Compliance

  • Accounting Systems
  • Timekeeping
  • Allowable Costs
  • Audit Readiness

Common Audit Issues

Best Practices for Vendors

  • Preparing Before the Award
  • Building Compliance Programs
  • Documentation

Final Remarks

Q&A

Speakers

David Price
David Price

CEO

4690 Solutions

Bio

Since 1 July 2024, David Price has served as Co-Owner and Chief Executive Officer of 4690 Solutions, LLC, a company he founded with his business partner and wife. Under David’s leadership, 4690 Solutions has quickly earned a reputation for disciplined execution and practical problem-solving, a firm known for rolling up its sleeves and making it happen. David  leads from the front, remaining directly engaged in complex challenges to ensure solutions are not only well-designed but delivered.

David brings more than 30 years of program management and leadership experience across U.S. Government  organizations and agencies, experience that directly informs his approach as a founder and CEO. An organizational  thinker with a strategic mindset, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to build high-performing teams, streamline operations, and drive meaningful change. His leadership style emphasizes accountability, clarity, and results, focusing on  finding efficiencies, creating value, and executing outcome-oriented strategies for both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Prior to founding 4690 Solutions, David served as a Systems Engineer and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Subject Matter Expert at the U.S. Army’s Communications and Electronics Command. In this role, he provided critical technical and operational support across all phases of FMS case development and management, contract development and execution, and lifecycle logistical support. His work required close coordination with security cooperation offices and deep technical expertise in the procurement of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems within demanding, complex operational environments.

A defining chapter of David’s career was his service as a C4ISR Case Manager at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, assigned to the Office of Security Cooperation – Iraq. There, he managed more than 25 C4ISR FMS cases, supporting multiple elements of the Iraqi Security Forces. This role solidified his reputation as a trusted expert in foreign engagements and the U.S. Government’s FMS process, particularly in partner-nation contexts. The experience also provided him with extensive insight into U.S. Government contracting procedures and the successful execution of defense industry programs abroad—knowledge that now directly shapes how 4690 Solutions supports its clients.

David is a decorated U.S. Army officer, having served as a Communications Officer during multiple combat and humanitarian operations worldwide. Over 23 years of federal service, he was consistently ranked in the top 5% of his peers. His leadership ensured resilient, reliable communications in austere environments and reinforced his belief that preparation, teamwork, and execution are inseparable from mission success. David holds a Master of Information Technology from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Cameron University.

As CEO of 4690 Solutions, David applies a simple yet powerful philosophy: strategy matters only when it is executed. By combining deep government experience, technical expertise, and a hands-on leadership approach, he continues to build a company defined by trust, action, and results.

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