Overview
Polaris PSA for Government Contracting is Deltek's specialized Professional Services Automation solution launched in February 2024, designed specifically to meet the unique requirements of government contractors.
Government Compliance Features
Regulatory Support
- Built-in FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) compliance
- DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) compliance support
- CAS (Cost Accounting Standards) accounting and timekeeping compliance
- Streamlines DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) audit preparation
- CMMC Level 2/3 compliance capabilities
Security Certification
- FedRAMP Moderate authorized platform
- DFARS 7012 compliant data security
- Meets federal government security standards for cloud services
- Secure handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Time Tracking Capabilities
Automated Compliance
- Pre-configured rules for federal labor regulations
- Automatic enforcement of contractor-specific compliance requirements
- Built-in validation for time entry against contract requirements
- Audit trail documentation for all time entries
Project Management
- Government contract-specific project structures
- Budget tracking against federal contracts
- Resource allocation with compliance constraints
- Milestone and deliverable tracking
Integration
ERP Connectivity
- Seamless integration with Deltek Costpoint
- SAP integration capabilities
- Support for government-focused accounting systems
- Automated data synchronization for billing and payroll
Key Differentiators
Purpose-Built for Gov Con
- Designed from the ground up for government contractor needs
- Not a generic PSA tool adapted for compliance
- Deep understanding of federal contracting requirements
- Specialized features for defense and civilian agencies
Audit Readiness
- Streamlined DCAA audit processes
- Comprehensive audit trail and documentation
- Automated compliance reporting
- Reduced audit preparation time
Target Users
- Government contractors (both defense and civilian agencies)
- Professional services firms with federal contracts
- IT services companies serving government clients
- Consulting firms working on federal projects
- Engineering firms with government contracts
Pricing
Contact Deltek for enterprise pricing tailored to organization size and contract volume.
Cloud-based SaaS solution with FedRAMP authorization, accessible via web browser with mobile capabilities.
