SOC 2 for Government Contractors (2026 Guide)
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GRF CPAs & Advisors is a regional SOC 2 audit firm in Washington, DC, USA that charges $20K–$60K for Type II audits with 6–12 month timelines. Founded in 1981, they hold 2 accreditations and specialize in Nonprofits, Government Contractors, Private Businesses. Their pricing is in the mid-range compared to the regional average of $21K–$57.429K.
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Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the regional tier.
| GRF CPAs & Advisors | Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) | LBMC | MNP LLP | Nucleus Networks | OCD Tech | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $20K–$60K | $25K–$55K | $20K–$60K | $25K–$55K | $20K–$60K | $20K–$60K |
| Type I Cost | $15K–$45K | $15K–$30K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$32K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K |
| Timeline | 6–12 mo | 4–10 mo | 26–52 mo | 4–12 mo | 6–12 mo | 6–12 mo |
| Team Size | 20-100+ | 1600–1700 | 20–100 | 5000–10000 | 90–100 | 20–100 |
| Certifications | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Founded | 1981 | 1997 | 1984 | 1945 | 2010 | 2010 |
For buyers in Nonprofits and Government Contractors, GRF CPAs & Advisors fits the regional profile when timeline (6–12 months) and Type II pricing ($20K–$60K) align with what regional firms typically deliver. Their 2 active accreditations — including CPAmerica Member, Crowe Global Member — extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
Nonprofit organizations and government contractors
45+ years of nonprofit accounting expertise with 1,600+ nonprofit clients; on-site audit services; global network through CPAmerica and Crowe Global
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3 industries — Regional average: 5
2 certifications — Regional average: 3
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GRF CPAs & Advisors SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $15K to $45K. Type II audits range from $20K to $60K. This is in the mid-range for regional firms — the regional tier average is $21K–$57.429K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
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