BTR2562

Do proposed subcontractors treat their Inter-organizational transfers of materials and/or services the same manner in their cost proposals to the prime contractor as a prime contractor treats its inter-organizational costs submitted in their prime's cost proposal submitted to the Government?

Thanks for explaining; this totally makes sense and I agree the wording used in the "checklist" is not the best for the question.

In the DFARS 252.215-7009 Proposal Adequacy Checklist, the question is asked for Reference 9. FAR 15.408 Table 15-2, Section II, Paragraph A or B - "Does the proposal explain the basis of all cost estimating relationships (labor hours or material) proposed on other than a discrete basis? What does it mean proposed on other than a "discrete" basis?

Joel, you are correct. Thanks!

The following types of subcontractor proposals are the types on which analyses are being conducted for a Prime's proposed R&D contract: 1) Subcontract proposals for subcontractors (which were competed) who are supplying services not meeting the definition of commercial service as defined by FAR 2.101? 1) Subcontract proposals for subcontractors (which were not competed) who are supplying specialized services (not available by any other source) not meeting the definition of commercial service as defined by FAR 2.101? 1) Subcontract proposals for subcontractors (which were competed) who are supplying services meeting the definition of commercial service as defined by FAR 2.101? 1) Subcontract proposals for subcontractors (which were competed) who are supplying materials meeting the definition of commercial service as defined by FAR 2.101)? Thanks for any clarifications offered on appropriate price analysis methods that can be used for the different circumstances.

What are the different acceptable price analysis methods (not cost analysis) that can be used to verify that the overall price of a subcontract offered is fair and reasonable without having to examine the individual components of the price?

I'm still confused. We would not be asking for reimbursement of incurred costs that are not included in the Scope of Work for the proposal. The costs we are submitting for reimbursement are the ones applicable to the proposed Scope of Work. So, do we need to identify past costs associated with previous development efforts of the R&D project which is not part of the proposed Scope of Work?

FAR 15.408 Table 15-2 Item F. states "Whenever you have incurred costs for work performed before submission of a proposal, you must identify those costs in your cost/price proposal." 1) Does this mean that for an R&D proposed contract, if any previous costs have been incurred in the development of the product, which is not part of the continued R&D work that is proposed to be performed in the technical and cost proposal, do you still need to identify those costs that were already incurred for previous development in your cost proposal?

I am referring to the compensation Plan contemplated by FAR 52.222-46.

Are subcontractors required to include a compensation plan in their government cost proposals. I only see the requirement for submission by the Prime Contractor.