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ICS Essentials #4: ICS Requirements for Time & Materials (T&M) and Mixed Contracts

January 21, 2026 by Vik Singh

Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) requirements for Time and Materials (T&M) and mixed contracts including reimbursable materials, travel, and subcontractor costs under FAR 52.232-7.

GovCon Wednesdays Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes One of the most common ICS misunderstandings in GovCon comes from Time & Materials (T&M) and mixed contracts. Many contractors assume T&M or partially fixed-price agreements do not require an ICS but under FAR rules, ICS requirements depend on whether the contract reimburses actual allowable costs. This installment explains exactly when T&M and mixed contracts trigger ICS filing.   Core Concept: When T&M… Read More

Filed Under: ICS Tagged With: Contract Types, DCAA Compliance, FAR 16.307, FAR 52.232-7, GovCon Accounting, Government Contracting, ICS T&M Contracts, Incurred Cost Submission, Mixed Contracts, Reimbursable Costs

ICS Essentials #2: Who Must Submit an ICS? (Contract Types & Exemptions)

January 7, 2026 by Vik Singh

Determining ICS submission requirements for cost-reimbursable vs fixed-price contracts under FAR 52.216-7 and commercial item exemptions.

GovCon Wednesdays Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes Not every contractor is required to file an Incurred Cost Submission but if your contracts include cost-reimbursable elements, the ICS becomes an annual compliance requirement under FAR 52.216-7. Understanding whether your contract requires an ICS is essential for staying compliant and avoiding unilateral rate determinations from your ACO. This article explains exactly who must submit an ICS and which contracts are exempt.   Core Concept:… Read More

Filed Under: ICS Tagged With: Contract Types, Cost-Reimbursable Contracts, DCAA Compliance, FAR 52.216-7, GovCon Accounting, Government Contracting, ICS Exemptions, ICS Requirements, Incurred Cost Submission, T&M Contracts

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