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ICS Essentials #3: Thresholds & Deadlines for ICS (Including Post–July 1, 2018 Award Rules)

January 14, 2026 by Vik Singh

Annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) deadlines and the $2 million threshold rule for contracts awarded after July 1, 2018 under FAR 52.216-7.

GovCon Wednesdays Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes For contractors with flexibly priced contracts, timely submission of the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) is required under FAR 52.216-7. Missing the deadline can slow down contract closeouts, trigger increased audit scrutiny, or even result in the government setting your indirect rates for you through a unilateral determination.This part of the ICS Essentials Series explains the key thresholds and deadlines that GovCons must… Read More

Filed Under: ICS Tagged With: Audit Readiness, Compliance Deadlines, Contract Closeout, DCAA Compliance, FAR 52.216-7, GovCon Accounting, Government Contracting, ICS Deadlines, Incurred Cost Submission, Indirect Rates

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