Welcome to the Q4 Edition
Insights of the Quarter
Recent FAR Changes: What Contractors Should Know About Bid Protests
by: Derek Shaw & Anne Bromet-Jagodits
Recent updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) give contracting officers greater discretion in bid protests and introduce new requirements for agencies, including providing redacted Source Selection Decisions to protesters. While these changes are modest, understanding your options and deadlines for filing protests is critical. Read the full insight:
Unanet’s New Features
Unanet ERP: Stay up to date with Unanet’s latest features by visiting the Unanet New Features & Functions section in the Unanet Experience Center! Over the past quarter, Unanet has introduced roles to further refine access points and control visibility. These include: Expense Specialist, Timesheet Specialist, Timesheet Admin, Credit Card Specialist, and Intercompany Resource Manager. Check the experience center for more information on these new roles.
As the end of the year approaches, our team is ready to help you prepare your system for year-end and the upcoming fiscal year. We offer practical guidance and recommendations to help make your transition into January 1st as smooth as possible.
Unanet DataLake: It’s now easier than ever to put your data to work with DataLake for Unanet ERP. New DataLake views focused on Income Statement and Time Details are now available! These enhancements simplify modeling and streamline report development within Power BI and Tableau — making it easier to automate your month-end close package and standardize project management metrics.
BDO’s Unanet Suggestions
Below are a few suggestions to enhance MLE functionality within Unanet:
- Provide MLE Capabilities in Vendor Invoices
- Additional Posting Options for Intercompany
- MLE Postings on Financial Documents (VI, JE)
- Add Cost Element to the Schedule Details Report
If you find any of these recommendations helpful to your company, please don’t forget to vote and leave a comment! Unanet developers highly value customer feedback, so feel free to share your ideas at http://suggestions.unanet.com.
Save the Date
Let’s Connect at the National Small Business Conference in Nashville!
BDO will be attending the National Small Business Conference in Nashville from January 26–28. Stephanie Lianos will be hosting a roundtable on enhancing your system — a session you won’t want to miss. If you’re planning to attend, let us know. We look forward to connecting, sharing insights, and exploring new opportunities together!
Join Us at the AUSA Conference in Huntsville
BDO will also be at the AUSA conference in Huntsville, March 24–26. Stay tuned for details on client appreciation and networking events we’ll be hosting around this time. We hope to see you there!
Champions Conference 2026: San Diego Bound!
BDO is excited to be a proud sponsor of the 2026 Champions Conference, set for April 20–23 at the Gaylord Pacific Resort in San Diego, CA. After the tremendous momentum of the 2025 event, we’re looking forward to gathering with industry leaders and peers for another dynamic experience. Keep an eye out for more information from Unanet as conference plans unfold. We hope you’ll join us in San Diego for insightful sessions, valuable connections, and new opportunities!
Announcements
BDO Expands Unanet Service Offerings as Certified Unanet CRM Implementation Partner
BDO USA is excited to announce that we are now a certified Unanet CRM Implementation Partner, further expanding our Unanet service offerings to better support our clients. Through our strategic partnership with Unanet, BDO is able to help organizations enhance CRM processes and drive business growth.
As a certified partner, our team helps clients seamlessly integrate Unanet CRM into their operations. We deliver tailored solutions that streamline workflows, enhance data visibility, and empower business development — especially for government contractors, non-profits, architecture, engineering, and professional services firms.
With this new capability, BDO provides end-to-end support, from initial strategy and deployment to ongoing enhancement. We are committed to offering clients the guidance and services needed to leverage Unanet CRM for greater efficiency, collaboration, and results.
In Case You Missed It: How Unanet Helps GovCons Grow Faster with Efficiency and Compliance
On October 15, BDO and Unanet professionals hosted an interactive webcast showcasing the newest Unanet solutions designed to help government contractors address today’s toughest challenges. During the session, Unanet professionals provided live demonstrations and answered questions about the latest features, including:
- Time and expense tracking, with powerful mobile app options
- Real-time indirect cost and project accounting
- Enhanced resource management tools
- Financial management, planning, and forecasting capabilities
- Support with streamlining compliance maintenance
- Inventory and manufacturing management
- Strategies to help source and secure new contracts
If you missed the live event or would like to revisit the discussion, you can access the recording here. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Resources
Government Contracting Center of Excellence
The BDO Government Contracting Center of Excellence features webinars and insights on trending industry topics, compliance concerns, enterprise business systems, finance, tax, and other pertinent topics to help your organization thrive in the government contracting sector. Visit BDO's Government Contracting Center of Excellence to stay informed.
BDO’s Unanet Team Webpage
Discover how our team of Unanet professionals can support your organization with the integration of Unanet ERP, CRM and Data Services. Explore resources, insights, and guidance designed to help you achieve a smooth and efficient transition for your business. Check out the BDO Unanet Services Website today!
How BDO Can Help
BDO’s Industry Specialty Services Group (ISSG) is comprised of diverse consulting teams supporting unique business functions in multiple industry verticals, including government contracting, healthcare, life sciences, nonprofit, education, and community resilience.
Our professionals are experienced in a wide range of subjects and have diverse skill sets encompassing accounting, systems, tooling, and compliance in heavily regulated industries. Our collaborative approach, spearheaded by our ERP professionals, offers clients more than a mere “lift and shift” implementation. We can help carry your IT workload, providing services to supplement your digital transformation, cloud computing, and technical support, so you can operate more efficiently and better prioritize your resources.
Have Questions? Contact Us
BDO’s Industry Specialty Services Group (ISSG) is comprised of diverse consulting teams supporting unique business functions in multiple industry verticals—including government contracting, healthcare, life sciences, nonprofit, education, and community resilience.
What truly differentiates BDO is our ability to leverage our extensive in-house team, who cover a wide range of subjects from compliance to tax. BDO deliberately employs consultants with diverse skill sets, encompassing accounting, systems, tooling, and compliance in heavily regulated industries. Our collaborative approach, spearheaded by our ERP professionals, offers clients more than a mere “lift and shift” implementation. We can help carry your IT workload, providing services to supplement your digital transformation, cloud computing, and technical support—so you can operate efficiently and prioritize your resources.
Ready to learn how BDO can support your ERP journey? Contact us or visit our Unanet Services Website.