Federal Contract Compliance Reviewer
Analyze federal contracts against FAR/DFARS requirements and identify compliance gaps
What You Can Do
You can upload contract documents, SOWs, RFPs, and clause language to Claude, which analyzes them against Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements. The skill identifies missing or misconfigured clauses, socioeconomic compliance issues, and pricing documentation gaps, then provides prioritized remediation actions with specific regulatory citations. You'll receive documented compliance analysis suitable for legal review and protest defense.
Features
identifies missing required clauses and flow-down requirements by contract type
evaluates small business, HUBZone, VOSB, and set-aside eligibility requirements
flags inadequate cost/price documentation and requires proposal certifications
categorizes compliance gaps by legal exposure (critical, high, medium, low)
generates specific fix language with FAR citations and implementation guidance
analyzes amendments and changes for new compliance obligations
cross-references FAR clauses against DFARS and common agency supplements
produces audit trail and protest-defense summary suitable for legal counsel
Example Output
Input: RFP for IT services contract (T&M, estimated $2.5M, non-defense agency)
Output:
Compliance Gap Summary
| Requirement | Status | Gap | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAR 52.204-21 (Cybersecurity) | Present | Missing NIST SP 800-171 reference | Critical |
| Small Business Subcontracting | Incomplete | No subcontracting plan threshold met | High |
| Price Reasonableness | Missing | No cost-plus analysis documented | High |
| FAR 52.215-1 (Instructions) | Present | ✓ Compliant | — |
Critical Remediation Actions
- Add FAR 52.204-21 clause with NIST compliance language (FAR 4.1905) — Estimated 2-hour revision
- Develop subcontracting plan or formal exemption (FAR 19.7) — Coordinate with SBA if threshold exceeded
- Document price reasonableness (FAR 13.106-3) — Attach independent government cost estimate and competitive analysis
Input: DFARS-covered defense contract modification adding new labor category
Output:
- ✓ Flows down DFARS 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Unclassified Controlled Technical Information)
- ✗ Missing DFARS 252.204-7004 (Covered Defense Information) clause — Add to Statement of Work
- ⚠ New labor category requires updated labor pricing and FAR 15.404-1(b) competitive analysis
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file: complete workflow and compliance framework
- FAR/DFARS Clause Checklist: 50+ required clauses mapped by contract type and agency
- Compliance Gap Template: standardized assessment matrix (critical/high/medium/low)
- Remediation Action Plan: structured fix checklist with regulatory citations and implementation steps
- Socioeconomic Compliance Worksheet: small business, HUBZone, and set-aside eligibility assessment
Who It's For
- Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists — pre-release compliance review and protest defense
- Procurement Officers — ensuring contracts meet federal acquisition policy before award
- Legal Counsel (Government) — supporting contract disputes and post-award compliance audits
- Proposal Managers — validating RFP compliance requirements before contractor submission
- Agency Compliance & Risk Teams — conducting systematic compliance audits of contract files
Best For
- RFP and solicitation review before release to market
- Contract modification analysis to identify new compliance obligations
- Socioeconomic compliance assessment (small business, VOSB, HUBZone)
- Pricing documentation gaps and cost reasonableness compliance
- Post-award protest defense documentation and audit preparation
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