INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING CONTRACT PRICING SUMMARY

Offerors are instructed to prepare their cost proposals in sufficient detail to permit thorough and complete evaluation by the Government. A separate DOT F 4220.44 is required for the basic and each option period (if applicable). The supporting data for the DOT F 4220.44 shall be as follows. (NOTE: The DOT F 4220.44 shall be used to implement the requirements of the SF 1411 and does not relieve offerors from complying with FAR 15.804-6 requirements.)

(a) The basis for all proposed rates (including a copy of the indirect cost pool and a computational trail used to arrive at the proposed rate shall be clearly identified when the proposed rates are not approved by a Government audit agency for use in proposals; or approved by the Government audit agency, but the approval is 12 months or more old. State rather an approved (within 12 months) Government audit agency rate was used.

(b) The information below clarifies FAR 15.804-6 requirements for specific cost elements. The cost elements listed below shall be supponed, as a minimum, with the following:

1. DIRECT MATERIAL.

A. Purchased Parts: Provide a consolidated priced summary of individual material quantities included in the various tasks, orders, or contract line items being proposed and the basis for pricing (vendor quotes, invoices prices, etc.). Give details on an attached schedule.

B. Subcontracted hems: Show the total cost of subcontract effort and provide a separate SF 1411 and supporting DOT F 4220.44 for each subcontractor or written quotations from the prospective subcontractor in accordance with FAR 15.806-2.

C. Other.

(1) Baw Material: Consists of material in a form or state that requires further processing. Provide priced quantities of items required for the proposal Show total cost and give details on an attached schedule.

(2) Standard Commercial hems: Consists of items that the offeror normally fabricates, in whole or in part, and that are generally stocked in inventory. Provide an appropriate explanation of the basis for pricing. If price is based on cost, provide a cost break down; if priced at other than cost, provide justification for exemption from submission of cost or pricing data, as required by FAR 15.804-3(e). Show total cost and give details on an attached schedule.

2. MATERIAL OVERHEAD.

Show cost here only if your accounting system provides for such cost segregation and only if this cost is not computed as part of labor overhead (item 4) or General and Administrative (G&A) (item 6).

3. DIRECT LABOR.

Show the hourly rate and the total hours for each individual (if known) and discipline of direct labor proposed. Indicate whether actual rates or escalated rates are used. If escalation is included, state the degree (percent) and rationale used.

4. LABOR OVERHEAD.

See paragraph (a) above.

3. OTHER DIRECT COSTS

(A) Special Igoline/Equipment. Identify and support specific equipment and unit prices. Use a separate schedule if necessary.

(8) Iravel. Identify and support each trip proposed and the persons (or disciplines) designated to make each trip. Identify and support ansportation and per diem rates,

(C) Individual Consultant Services. Identify and support the proposed contemplated consultants. State the amount of service estimated to be required and the consultant's quoted daily or hourly rate

(D) Other Costs. List all other direct charge costs not otherwise included in the categories described above (e.g., services of specialized trades, computer services, preservation, packaging and packing, leasing of equipment) and provide bases for pricing.

6. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE.

See paragraph (a) above and base approved by a Government audit agency for use in proposals.

7. ROYALTES.

If more than $250, provide the following information on a separate page for each separate royalty or license fee; name and address of licensor; date of license agreement; patent numbers, patent application serial numbers, or other basis on which the royalty is payable; brief description (including my part of model numbers of each contract item or component on which the royalty is payable), percentage or dollar rate of royalty per unit; unit price of contract item; number of units; and sosal dollar amount of royalties. In addition, if specifically requested by the Contracting Officer, provide a copy of the current license agreement and identification of applicable claims of specific patents. (See FAR 27.204 and 31.205-37)