Advisory Packages & Investment Guide
2026
Strategic Employee Benefits Consulting & SCA Fringe Advisory
for Federal Prime Contractors, Defense Subcontractors & Commercial Organizations
CORNERSTONE SCA BENEFITS ADVISORY
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Defense Subcontractor Benefits Lifecycle — Project Modules |
Each module is scoped as a standalone, benefits-focused project engagement.
Investment reflects estimated hours for a single engagement at each organization size.
PROJECT MODULE 1
Capture & Proposal Strategy
Strategic SCA Benefits Planning & Proposal Support
— Service Contract Act (SCA) Fringe Benefit reviews
— Health & Welfare strategy assessments
— SCA wage determination Discussion
— Fringe benefit cost modeling
— Federal contract pricing support
— Cash-in-lieu benefit evaluations
— Union and non-union benefit strategy
— Federal contractor compliance assessments
— Proposal benefit strategy development
— Benefit documentation reviews
PROJECT MODULE 2
Contract Award & Mobilization
Strategic Benefits Advisory, Open Enrollment & Workforce Readiness
— Benefits implementation planning
— Annual Open Enrollment strategy and oversight
— Employee benefits communications guidance
— Benefits education strategy
— Vendor evaluation and coordination oversight
— Payroll deduction validation and review
— Employee onboarding benefits guidance
— Multi-location implementation strategy
— Health & Welfare strategy and oversight
— Benefits administration oversight
PROJECT MODULE 3
Contract Execution
Ongoing SCA Compliance. Benefit optimizaion & Executive Advisory
— SCA compliance monitoring
— Health & Welfare optimization
— Fringe benefit strategy reviews
— Benefit program assessments
— Internal controls
— DCAA audit preparation
— Benefits documentation reviews
— Labor relations support
— Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) benefit interpretation
— Executive benefits consulting
PROJECT MODULE 4
Successor Contract Transition
Successor Contractor Benefits, Workforce Transition & Compliance Support
— Successor Contractor transition planning
— Equivalent benefit analyses
— Incumbent benefit reviews
— Workforce transition planning
— Employee communication strategies
— Union and non-union transition support
— IDIQ contract mobilization
— Task order award support
— Compliance documentation
— Workforce continuity planning
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Open Enrollment & Benefits Engagement Oversight |
Single annual Open Enrollment cycle at each organization size.
FOR SMALLER ORGANIZATION
Open Enrollment Advisory
Focused oversight for a well-run enrollment season
— Enrollment Strategy & Planning
— Renewal & Rate Review
— Vendor Coordination
— Employee Communications
— Benefits Meeting Support — one employee meeting
— Payroll & Post-Enrollment Review
— New Hire Orientation Guidance
— Basic Compliance & Audit Readiness Review
— Limited Executive Strategic Advisory
— Continuous Improvement Review
FOR GROWING & MIDSIZED ORGANIZATIONS
Benefits Education & Open Enrollment Partner
Deeper partnership across the full benefits lifecycle
— Enrollment Strategy & Planning
— Renewal & Rate Review
— Vendor Coordination
— Employee Communications
— Benefits Meeting Support — multiple employee meetings
— Payroll & Post-Enrollment Review
— New Hire Orientation — full consulting oversight
— Comprehensive Compliance & Audit Readiness Review
— Executive Strategic Advisory
— Continuous Improvement Review
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Fractional Employee Benefits Advisory |
Monthly hours for an ongoing fractional advisory relationship at each organization size.
FOR SMALLER ORGANIZATION
Benefits Advisor
Experienced guidance without a full-time hire
— Ongoing Benefits Consultation
— Monthly Benefits Review
— Eligibility Audits
— Employee Benefits Questions
— Plan and Renewal Review
— Compliance Guidance
— Benefits Recommendations
FOR GROWING ORGANIZATIONS
Fractional Benefits Partner
A more involved, ongoing benefits professional
— Benefits Strategy & Annual Planning
— Health & Welfare Audit Readiness
— Benefits Administration & Process Improvement
— Renewal Management
— Vendor Management
— Ongoing Strategic Consulting
— Monthly Leadership Reporting
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SCA Fringe Compliance & Union CBA & Successor Obligations |
Monthly hours for an ongoing advisory retainer at each organization size.
FOR CONTRACTORS WITHOUT IN-HOUSE SCA EXPERTISE
SCA Fringe Benefit Compliance Advisory
— Benefits Strategy Design
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- Evaluate Health & Welfare (H&W) funding models
- Design compliant benefit packages
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— Cash-in-Lieu Analysis
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- Compare cash payout vs. benefits delivery
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— Program Design & Funding Analysis
— Vendor Selection & Compliance Reviews
— Audit Readiness & Documentation Support
— Open Enrollment & Ongoing Support
ONGOING ADVISORY RETAINER
Union CBA & Successor Transition Advisory
— CBA Benefit Interpretation
— Union Negotiation Benefit Strategy Reviews
— Pre- and Post-Negotiation Benefit Article Support
— Cost Analysis & Negotiation Support
— Payroll & Benefit Fringe Reconciliation
— Ongoing Post-Negotiation Advisory Support
— Successor & Task Order Benefit Transition
— Fringe Benefit Obligation Clarification
All investment figures reflect estimated ranges for planning purposes and may be tailored based on scope, contract complexity, and workforce composition.