Defense, Aerospace & Government Contracting

How to Record GFE Contract Transfer Labor

Recording the labor costs associated with physically and administratively transferring Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) from one contract to another.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Overhead - Material Handling (Allowable)Expense1,200.00-
Accrued PayrollLiability-1,200.00

💡 Accountant's Note

When GFE is transferred between contracts with CO approval, the administrative labor is typically captured in an overhead pool (Material Handling or Indirect Labor).

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Ensure the property management module links the GFE record to the new contract ID.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Transfer of GFE without written CO authorization or mischarging labor directly to a contract that did not receive the property.

📄 Required Documentation

DD Form 1149 or equivalent transfer document signed by the Government Property Administrator.

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