Defense ERP Software Built for DCAA Audit Success
Purpose-Built ERP for Tier 2 and Tier 3 Defense Contractors Facing Compliance Pressure
Your defense contracts demand cost tracking under strict data segregation rules with audit trails that generic ERP systems were never designed to handle. A single Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) finding can trigger questioned costs in the millions of dollars, while International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) violations carry criminal penalties, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Level 2 deadlines arrive in November 2026.
As Infor’s Global Partner of the Year and Gold Channel Partner with the largest CloudSuite Industrial services team globally, Godlan delivers defense-configured ERP implementations backed by a perfect success record since 1984. Senior consultants with decades of manufacturing experience lead your implementation to ensure zero disruption to active contracts.
If your accounting team relies on spreadsheets to track indirect rates or manage ITAR data outside your ERP, your next audit carries real risk.
What Defense Contractors Gain From Specialized ERP
Your defense-configured ERP delivers five critical capabilities that generic manufacturing systems can’t provide.
- DCAA-Compliant Job Costing: Your direct and indirect costs are automatically tracked at the contract line-item level. Your rate computations are built on homogeneous cost pools with allocation bases that satisfy FAR 31.203 requirements, so you can face incurred cost audits with confidence.
- ITAR Data Segregation: Controlled technical data is restricted to authorized U.S. persons through role-based access controls. Audit logs capture every access event so you can satisfy DDTC documentation requirements without manual tracking.
- CMMC 2.0 Certification Support: Your ERP environment aligns with NIST SP 800-171 controls required for Level 2 certification. Deployed on secure cloud infrastructure aligned with NIST SP 800-171 controls, supporting your path toward CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification.
- Government System Integration: Supports integration with iRAPT (formerly WAWF) and the IUID Registry, eliminating manual data entry for electronic invoicing and unique item identification submissions.
- Compliant Timekeeping: Daily contemporaneous time entry with supervisor approval workflows satisfies DCAA timekeeping standards. Your system remains floor-check-ready at all times.
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Understanding the phases is just the first step. Successful implementations require detailed planning and tracking across hundreds of specific tasks. Godlan's comprehensive ERP Implementation Checklist provides a proven framework for managing your project from initial discovery through go-live and optimization.
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Step 1
Compliance Gap Analysis
Your current systems are assessed against DCAA, ITAR, DFARS, and CMMC requirements. You receive a prioritized remediation plan that identifies the gaps with the highest audit risk.
Step 2
Defense-Specific Configuration
CloudSuite Industrial is configured to match your contract types with indirect rate structures that align to your security classification levels. CPFF and FFP accounting rules are built into your workflows from day one.
Step 3
Data Migration With Audit Trail Preservation
Historical contract data migrates into the new system with full traceability intact. Your audit history remains accessible for ongoing DCAA reviews of prior-period costs.
Step 4
Go-Live and DCAA Readiness Validation
A parallel processing period protects active contract delivery during transition. Post-go-live validation confirms your system produces audit-ready reports across all compliance frameworks.
Typical implementation timelines for mid-market defense contractors run 6 to 12 months. Your specific timeline depends on implementation complexity and how many systems need to integrate with your core ERP.
Why Defense Contractors Choose Godlan
Three differentiators separate Godlan from both software vendors and generalist consultants competing for your implementation.
Senior Defense Manufacturing Consultants
Your implementation team includes consultants who came from manufacturing environments. They bring firsthand manufacturing experience, managing contract accounting and audit preparation alongside active production schedules.
Zero Failed Implementations Since 1984
Every defense contractor implementation Godlan has delivered has reached successful go-live. No other CloudSuite Industrial partner can make that claim across 40+ years of projects.
Infor's Largest CloudSuite Industrial Partner
Godlan maintains the largest CloudSuite Industrial services team in the world. When Infor sells CloudSuite Industrial directly to defense contractors, they rely on Godlan for implementation. This is validated by the 2025 IPN Global Partner of the Year award.
| Capability | Godlan | Generic ERP Provider |
|---|---|---|
| DCAA-compliant cost accounting | ✓ Native | ✗ Requires add-ons |
| ITAR access controls | ✓ Role-based | ✗ Manual processes |
| CMMC 2.0 alignment | ✓ AWS-based | Varies |
| Defense implementation track record | ✓ 40+ years | Limited or none |
| Dedicated defense consultants | ✓ Senior staff | ✗ Generalist teams |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most mid-market defense contractors complete implementation in 6 to 12 months. Data migration complexity and the number of active contracts influence your specific timeline.
Parallel processing periods protect your current operations. Go-live timing is coordinated around your contract calendar to avoid production interruptions.
Defense ERP must manage contract-level costs in compliance with DCAA standards while enforcing ITAR controls across systems that connect directly to government procurement platforms. Standard manufacturing ERP lacks these capabilities natively.
The platform runs on AWS infrastructure aligned with NIST SP 800-171 controls. Your environment supports the security requirements needed for a Level 2 C3PAO assessment.
Godlan brings 40+ years of manufacturing implementation expertise alongside the software. Your project is led by consultants who understand defense compliance requirements, not sales engineers rotating between industries.
CloudSuite Industrial connects to iRAPT for electronic invoicing and the IUID Registry for unique item identification. DFARS 252.232-7003 electronic payment requirements are supported natively.
Get Your Defense ERP Assessment
CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification deadlines are approaching. Your next DCAA audit will not wait for a system upgrade. Start with a no-obligation compliance gap assessment tailored to your contract portfolio and current technology stack.
No-obligation assessment. Conducted by senior defense manufacturing consultants.
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