In respect to this, how do you know if you're a federal contractor?
If you have received a notice separate from a contract from any of your customers informing you that they are federal contractors, this most likely means you are a subcontractor. Getting an “audit letter” from the OFCCP is also an indication that you have a contract.
Likewise, is a contractor considered a federal employee? Direct hire employees in the private sector have more flexibility when it comes to time keeping, schedules, and leave. Federal contractors have very strict rules when it comes to reporting hours worked to the government. She quickly realized government contracting is not the same as being a federal employee.
Accordingly, what does it mean to be a government contractor?
A government contractor is a company (privately owned or publicly traded but not a state-owned enterprise) – either for profit or non-profit – that produces goods or services under contract for the government.
What does federal contract charge mean?
Government contract fraud is often charged against defense contractors, but may arise from any contract for providing goods or services to the federal government. The attorneys at the Oberheiden, P.C. have significant experience defending clients against fraud and False Claims Act charges.
