DCAA Presents: Elements of an Adequate Proposal

Speaker(s):

Peggy Galindo, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)

Paul Calabrese, pcalabrese@grfcpa.com, GRF CPAs & Advisors

Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV

Program:

DCAA Presents: Elements of an Adequate Proposal

Date / Time:

July 14, 2026 / 2:00 pm ET

Event Type:

Webinar

Event Name:

DCAA‘s Webinar in partnership with PilieroMazza PLLC and GRF CPAs & Advisors 

Organizer:

DCAA, PilieroMazza PLLC, and GRF CPAs & Advisors 

Location:

Virtual

Registration:

Visit this link to register.

Description:

Winning government contracts hinges on submitting strong, compliant proposals, but working through the complexities of proposal preparation can be daunting. A single inadequacy can delay negotiations, trigger costly rework, or result in outright rejection.

Join DCAA for a practical, in-depth session built around the Proposal Adequacy Checklist, the same standard government evaluators use to assess your submissions. You’ll gain the clarity and confidence to craft proposals that meet government standards the first time.

We’ll break down every major cost element you need to support—direct labor, materials, subcontracts, Other Direct Costs (ODCs), and indirect rates—and provide concrete, actionable guidance on what reviewers look for when evaluating the justification behind each one. Whether you’re new to government contracting or refining an established process, this webinar will help you understand not just what makes a proposal adequate, but why it matters to the evaluators on the other side of the table.

What You’ll Learn:

• A clear, working definition of “proposal adequacy” in the context of government contracting and why it’s the foundation of a successful submission
• How to align your proposal content with the specific evaluation criteria government agencies apply
• How to document and justify each cost element—direct labor, materials, subcontracts, ODCs, and indirect rates—to withstand scrutiny
• The most frequent mistakes that lead to delays or rejection, including lack of clarity, internal inconsistencies, and insufficient supporting documentation
• Practical strategies to streamline your process and submit with confidence

Who Should Attend:
Contractors, proposal managers, cost/pricing analysts, and contract administrators involved in preparing or reviewing government proposals.