Attachment 6 - Sample Task Orders.pdf

ATTACHMENT 6: TASK ORDER A

Interventional Agents Chemistry Services (IACS)

75N93024R00002

Task Order A-01

Contract Kick-Off Meeting

NOTE: NIAID anticipates awarding Task Order A-01 on the effective date of the parent contract. This is a real task order and not a sample task order. Offerors are to include in their proposals a response that specifies the methods by which this Task Order will be accomplished with associated costs. Offerors should refer to the Additional Technical Proposal Instructions and Additional Business Proposal Instructions for guidance regarding preparation of their proposals.

STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE

The Contractor shall plan and participate in the contract kick-off meeting.

REQUIREMENTS

Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform the Statement of Work below.

1. Plan and participate in the parent contract kick-off meeting.

2. Prepare and distribute agenda and background materials no later than two business days in advance.

3. Record minutes and provide the minutes for the COR for review within three business days of the meeting.

4. Establish reliable electronic communication links with NIAID for sharing text and data files, and product timelines in a format that is compatible with software used by NIAID. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining compatibility with software applications used by NIAID. When specific formats/templates are required, they will be developed in consultation with or provided by the COR.

End of Task Order A Statement of Work

SAMPLE TASK ORDER B

75N93024R00002

SAMPLE TASK ORDER B-01

Synthesis of Linezolid Analogs

Associated with Task Area B

NOTE: The following Sample Task Order in this Attachment is provided to assess the Offeror’s capabilities to conduct and fulfill the requirements of the Statement of Work for projects of similar scope and size to be issued under contracts awarded in response to this solicitation. Although the Sample Task Order will NOT be executed nor will awards be made for the Sample Task Order, Offerors are to include in their proposals a response that specifies the methods by which the Sample Task Order will be accomplished and the project management plan, with associated costs. Offerors should refer to the Additional Technical Proposal Instructions and Additional Business Proposal Instructions for guidance regarding preparation of their proposals.

Objective

The objective of Task Area B includes synthetic optimization, route development and synthesis or acquisition of a lead candidate, synthetic intermediate or medicinal chemistry analogs.

Activities under this service also encompass technology transfer of synthesis schemes or methods to or from other facilities.

Scope

Non-GMP synthesis of antibacterial compounds related to the drug, Linezolid.

Technical Requirements

Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government under the terms of the contract, as needed to undertake targeted research essential to synthesize interventional agents.

1. The contractor shall synthesize at least 1g of compound FPH-1 (Appendix A) in

>95% purity and >98% enantiomeric excess (ee).

2. The contractor shall synthesize 25mg each of compounds FPH-2 through FPH-10

(Appendix A) in >95% purity and >98% enantiomeric excess (ee).

Reporting and Deliveries

Products, procedures, data files and regular progress updates shall be delivered as instructed in the Reporting Requirements and Deliveries attachment.

Transition

The Contractor shall ensure the complete and effective transfer of all materials and procedures as required for the successful performance of the activities and deliverables by the prime and all subcontractors to the Government, or a third party as designated by the COR. Perform all necessary transition and closeout functions on the Task Order.

[END OF STATEMENT OF WORK]

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND DELIVERIES

In addition to those reports required by the other terms of this contract, the Contractor shall prepare and submit the following reports in the manner stated below:

Format of Cover Page: All reports shall include a cover page prepared in accordance with the following format:

• Contract Number, Task Order Number and Project Title

• Name and Sequence of Report (e.g., “Year 1, 2nd Study Report”)

• Period of Performance Being Reported

• Contractor’s Name and Address

• Author(s)

• Date of Submission

• Delivery Address

1. Teleconference Meetings and Minutes

The Contractor shall schedule a task order initiation (“kick-off”) teleconference within two weeks of task order award and subsequent ad-hoc technical update teleconferences as requested by the COR. The contractor shall prepare and submit minutes for each teleconference. The minutes shall capture the agenda, attendance, a summary of material presented and topics discussed including chemical schemes describing results, plans for future study designs, technical progress, issues affecting progress, changes in study designs, and action items.

2. Schematic Updates

The Contractor shall submit a biweekly schematic update in Word, PDF, or PowerPoint format. The schematic update should provide chemical scheme(s) for all planned chemistry on the task order and clearly indicate reaction conditions, yield(s), and current quantities in-hand of each compound and reaction step. Work performed in the most recent two weeks shall be highlighted and distinguished from earlier work reported in the update. The Contractor may, optionally, include additional summary text and/or brief explanatory text where there are problems or questions, however, the Contractor should endeavor to minimize text discussion in the schematic update.

3. Final Report

The Contractor shall submit a Final Report that summarizes the results obtained during the Task Order. This report shall be comprehensive and of sufficient detail to describe the procedures used, results achieved, and reasonable evidence of product identity and purity. The Contractor shall provide a draft Final Report to the COR by email for review and revision at least ten business days before the submission deadline. The Contractor shall incorporate COR recommended revisions prior to submission of the Final Report.

The Final Report shall contain:

• A Cover Page as described above.

• A table of delivered compounds covered by the report including structure, identifier, batch quantity and batch purity delivered, and date of delivery.

• A complete chemical scheme or schemes for the work performed.

• Complete synthetic procedures in a common journal format (such as JACS) including yield, characterization data and method of purity determination.

Procedures for intermediates used in more than one final target need only be reported once.

• Graphical spectra for final compounds.

• Narrative description of the overall progress and accomplishments during the

Task Order period of performance, highlighting any route changes, improvements, or issues encountered.

• An inventory of electronic files provided.

4. Products

The Contractor shall submit all products of the Task Order to the Government or its designee as instructed by the COR including all electronic files pertaining to this Task Order.

Delivery Schedule

Satisfactory performance of the completion of the Task Order shall be deemed to occur upon performance of the work described in the Statement of Work and upon delivery and acceptance by the Contracting Officer, or the duly authorized representative, of the following items in accordance with the stated delivery schedule. The items stated below, and as described in the Statement of Work and in the Reporting Requirements of this order, shall be delivered f.o.b. destination as set forth in FAR 52.247-35, F.o.b. DESTINATION, WITHIN CONSIGNEES PREMISES (APRIL

1984), and in accordance with and by the date(s) specified below and any specifications stated in SECTION D, PACKAGING, MARKING AND SHIPPING, of this order:

Description Reporting Requirement

Location Delivery Schedule

Teleconference Minutes

1 Email to COR, Submit to eRDS

3 business days after meeting.

Schematic Updates 2 Email to COR, Submit to eRDS

Biweekly after contract initiation meeting.

Final Report 3 Email to COR, Submit to eRDS

Draft to COR 10 business days before due. Final due on the completion date of the task order.

Products 4 As instructed by COR

As instructed by COR

[End Reporting Requirements]

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Proposal submission instructions in this box will appear in actual RTOP solicitations under the parent contract but are not applicable to this sample task order solicitation. DO NOT submit this sample RTOP through eCPS independently of your IDIQ submission.

Shipment and marking of the proposal shall be as indicated below:

1. The proposal shall be marked to identify the Task Order title and the Contract number of the Offeror’s IDIQ award.

2. Proposals must be submitted via the NIH electronic Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website at https://ecps.nih.gov

3. Proposals shall be submitted on or before [DATE]

4. Proposals submitted via facsimile or email will not be accepted. Follow the “How to

Submit an Electronic Proposal” instructions provided on the eCPS website at:

https://ecps.nih.gov/home/howto

5. Please note that creating an account to submit may take up to three (3) business days.

Please apply for a new account early to allow enough time for the registration process.

6. If a proposal is not received at the place, date, and time specified herein, it will be considered a late proposal, in accordance with FAR 15.208(b)(1).

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The Offeror shall submit their proposal with a cover letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization. The cover letter shall state the Total Fixed Price of the proposal.

Technical Proposal

The Offeror shall include in their proposals a response that specifies the methods by which the requirements of the Statement of Work will be accomplished. The Offerors shall provide timelines that estimate the completion of work and significant milestones, if applicable.

Personnel and Physical Infrastructure

The Offeror shall provide a research and administrative team responsible for the oversight and technical direction of the Task Order. Scientific and technical expertise shall encompass all areas as stated in the scope of activities to be performed under the Task Order.

The Offeror shall provide physical infrastructure, equipment and other resources necessary to fulfill the requirements of the Task Order including modern well-equipped laboratories, office space, meeting rooms, document management, and receipt, storage, shipping and inventory of products and other physical materials.

The Offeror shall conduct chemistry work in accordance with Recommendations for the Safe Handling of Cytotoxic Drugs, NIH Publication No. 92-2621 and the NIH Guidelines for the Laboratory Use of Chemical Carcinogens, NIH Publication No. 81-2385.

The Offeror shall provide training, personal protective equipment (PPE), and monitoring for all technical personnel to assure safe handling of potentially hazardous materials. Safety and Health HHSAR 352.223-70 clauses shall apply.

Project Management

The Offeror shall provide plans for overall project management to coordinate and integrate activities conducted under the Task Order to meet the Technical Requirements of the Task Order Statement of Work. Clearly delineate all the roles and responsibilities of personnel and site(s) involved in the Task Order and any preparation or planning to be done prior to performance of the tasks.

The Offeror shall demonstrate how personnel, equipment and facilities will be compliant with regulatory agency requirements in effect throughout the Task Order period of performance.

Describe procedures to maintain QA documentation to support compliance.

The Offeror shall assign a Principal Investigator with responsibility for overall task order completion and delivery, including technical and scientific leadership, project management and communication, tracking performance, monitoring and reporting on project status and progress, and recommending modifications to project requirements and timelines, including projects undertaken by subcontractors. Offerors are strongly encouraged, but not required, to delegate non-technical management tasks to a certified professional Project Manager.

The Principal Investigator, and all other personnel proposed, shall not be committed on Federal Grants and Contracts for more than a total of 100% of a Full Time Equivalent (FTE) or 40 hours per calendar week. If it is determined that a proposed employee is committed for more than 100% of his or her time, the Government will require the Offeror to correct the time commitment.

Type of Contract

The Task Order is anticipated to be a firm-fixed-price type task order. The base period of performance is six-months.

Pricing Information

Payment for this Task Order will be per item upon shipment, after receipt and acceptance of the Final Report for the task order. Priced quantity is the delivered quantity. The Contractor is advised to plan for material losses during characterization and transfer to the final container for shipping.

Complete the pricing sheet below, summarizing the pricing elements used to arrive at the Total Fixed Price proposed.

PRICING SHEET

Description

Price($) 1 1g FPH-1 2 25mg FPH-2 3 25mg FPH -3 4 25mg FPH -4 5 25mg FPH -5 6 25mg FPH -6 7 25mg FPH -7 8 25mg FPH -8 9 25mg FPH -9 10 25mg FPH -10

TOTAL FIXED PRICE PROPOSED:

[End Proposal Instructions]

APPENDIX A

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FPH-1 FPH-2 FPH-3 FPH-4 FPH-5

FPH-6 FPH-7 FPH-8 FPH-9 FPH-10

[End Appendix A]

SAMPLE TASK ORDER C

7593024R00002

SAMPLE TASK ORDER C-01

GMP Manufacture of Isoniazid Drug Product

Associated with Task area C

NOTE: The following Sample Task Order in this Attachment is provided to assess the Offeror’s capabilities to conduct and fulfill the requirements of the Statement of Work for projects of similar scope and size to be issued under contracts awarded in response to this solicitation. Although the Sample Task Order will NOT be executed nor will awards be made for the Sample Task Order, Offerors are to include in their proposals a response that specifies the methods by which the Sample Task Order will be accomplished and the project management plan, with associated costs. Offerors should refer to the Additional Technical Proposal Instructions and Additional Business Proposal Instructions for guidance regarding preparation of their proposals.

Objective

The objective of Task Area C includes GMP manufacturing of drug substance and drug product including formulation, fill, finish and stability studies. The NIAID Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID) supports early phase development of therapeutics against infectious diseases, including Tuberculosis (TB), the leading infectious cause of death worldwide. There are 480,000 cases of Multi-Drug Resistant-TB each year. Furthermore, the current treatment for TB consists of a cocktail of drugs, one of which is often isoniazid (INH). Therefore, it is important to maintain a stock of INH Finished Drug Product for use in therapeutic studies for TB.

Scope

GMP capsule manufacturing of Isoniazid (INH) and placebo for use in human clinical trials.

Technical requirements

Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government under the terms of the contract, as needed to undertake targeted research essential to translating basic research concepts into interventional agents. Supply of Isoniazid and placebo drug substance will be provided for use in this work will be provided.

Base Period

1. The Contractor shall manufacture at least 3000 capsules each of 100mg and 300mg dose strengths of INH suitable for use in human clinical trials.

2. The Contractor shall manufacture at least 2000 capsules each of placebo weight-matched for each dose strength of INH capsules.

3. The Contractor shall take receipt of the drug substance, excipients, reference standards and supporting documentation that will be supplied by the sponsor.

Option 1

1. The Contractor shall perform cGMP-compliant lot release per a provided specification and stability studies at three conditions for a period of 24 months with 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 month sample analysis timepoints.

Reporting and Deliveries

The Contractor shall deliver products, procedures, data files and regular progress updates as instructed in the Reporting Requirements and Deliveries attachment.

Transition

The Contractor shall ensure the complete and effective transfer of all materials and procedures as required for the successful performance of the activities and deliverables by the prime and all subcontractors to the Government, or a third party as designated by the COR. Perform all necessary transition and closeout functions on the Task Order.

[End Statement of Work]

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND DELIVERIES

Reporting Requirements

In addition to those reports required by the other terms of this contract, the Contractor shall prepare and submit the following reports in the manner stated below. The Contractor shall include a cover page prepared in accordance with the following format.

Cover Page

• Contract Number, Task Order Number and Project Title

• Name and Sequence of Report (e.g., “Year 1, 2nd Study Report”)

• Period of Performance Being Reported

• Contractor’s Name and Address

• Author(s)

• Date of Submission

• Delivery Address

1. Teleconference Meetings and Minutes

The Contractor shall schedule a task order initiation (“kick-off”) teleconference within two weeks of task order award and monthly technical update teleconferences through the end of the performance period. The contractor shall prepare and submit minutes for each teleconference. The minutes shall capture the agenda, attendance, a summary of material presented and topics discussed including chemical schemes describing results, plans for future study designs, technical progress, issues affecting progress, changes in study designs, and action items.

2. Study Plan

The Contractor shall provide a draft Individual Study Plan to the COR within 10 business days of task order award. The plan is subject to technical inspection and requests for clarification by the COR and may be edited by the COR or designees of the COR. Within 5 business days of receipt of COR comments, the Contractor shall incorporate all recommended revisions and submit the final Study Plan. The Study Plan shall consist of the following.

• Purpose of Study

• Study Objective

• Compound Requirements

• Experimental Design

• Materials and Methods

• Regulatory Compliance

• Delivery Timelines

• Additional information as requested by the COR

3. Monthly Reports

The Contractor shall submit a Monthly Report, as described below. These reports are subject to technical inspection and requests for clarification by the COR. The Contractor shall incorporate all recommended revisions. The Study Report shall be concise and consist of the following.

• A cover page.

• A one paragraph summary of the objectives of the performance period.

• An executive summary in bulleted list format of the accomplishments of the current reporting period.

• Narrative description of the progress and accomplishments during the current reporting period.

• A discussion and interpretation of results.

• A discussion of upcoming work.

• Other information as requested by the COR.

• A budget report at the end of the report, including a complete table of Contracting Officer Authorizations (COAs) with remaining budget on each and categorized budget progress for all active performance periods.

4. Final Report

The Contractor shall submit a Final Report that summarizes the results obtained during the entire period of the Task Order. This report shall be comprehensive and of sufficient detail to describe the work completed, results achieved, and reasonable evidence of product identity and purity, where applicable. The Contractor shall provide a draft Final Report to the COR by email for review and revision at least ten business days before the submission deadline. The Contractor shall incorporate COR recommended revisions prior to submission of the Final Report. The Final Report shall contain:

• A cover page.

• A one paragraph summary of the objectives of the task order.

• An executive summary in bulleted list format of the accomplishments of the task order.

• Narrative description of the work performed and accomplishments achieved during the Task Order period of performance.

• Discussion and interpretation of results.

• An inventory of all reports submitted.

• An inventory of electronic files provided.

• A budget report at the end.

5. Products

The Contractor shall submit all products of the Task Order to the Government or its designee as instructed by the COR including all electronic files pertaining to this Task Order. Products include physical samples, batch records, and any other electronic files generated during the task order work.

Delivery Schedule

Satisfactory performance of the completion of the Task Order shall be deemed to occur upon performance of the work described in the Statement of Work and upon delivery and acceptance by the Contracting Officer, or the duly authorized representative, of the following items in accordance with the stated delivery schedule. The items stated below, and as described in the Statement of Work and in the Reporting Requirements of this order, shall be delivered f.o.b. destination as set forth in FAR 52.247-35, F.o.b. DESTINATION, WITHIN CONSIGNEES PREMISES (APRIL 1984), and in accordance with and by the date(s) specified below and any specifications stated in SECTION D, PACKAGING, MARKING AND SHIPPING, of this order:

Description Reporting Requirement

Location Delivery Schedule

Teleconference Minutes

1 Email to COR, Submit to eRDS

3 business days after meeting.

Study Plan 2 Email to COR, Submit to eRDS

Draft to COR 10 business days after award. Final due 5 business days after COR comments.

Monthly Report 3 Email to COR, Submit to eRDS

Monthly on the 15th of each month following the calendar month of the report. No monthly report is due in the final month of the task order.

Final Report 4 Email to COR, Submit to eRDS

Draft to COR 10 business days before due. Final due on the completion date of the task order.

Products 5 As instructed by COR

As instructed by COR

[End Reporting Requirements and Deliveries]

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Proposal submission instructions in this box will appear in actual RTOP solicitations under the parent contract but are not applicable to this sample task order solicitation. DO NOT submit this sample RTOP through eCPS independently of your IDIQ submission.

Shipment and marking of the proposal shall be as indicated below:

1. The proposal shall be marked to identify the Task Order title and the Contract number of the Offeror’s IDIQ award.

2. Proposals must be submitted via the NIH electronic Contract Proposal

Submission (eCPS) website at https://ecps.nih.gov

3. Proposals shall be submitted on or before [DATE]

4. Proposals submitted via facsimile or email will not be accepted. Follow the “How to

Submit an Electronic Proposal” instructions provided on the eCPS website at:

https://ecps.nih.gov/home/howto

5. Please note that creating an account to submit may take up to three (3) business days.

Please apply for a new account early to allow enough time for the registration process.

6. If a proposal is not received at the place, date, and time specified herein, it will be considered a late proposal, in accordance with FAR 15.208(b)(1).

https://ecps.nih.gov/ https://ecps.nih.gov/home/howto

Technical Proposal Instructions

The Offeror shall include in their proposals a response that specifies the methods by which the studies will be accomplished. Provide timelines that estimate the completion of screening and analysis.

Personnel and Physical Infrastructure

1. The Offeror shall provide a research and administrative team responsible for the oversight and technical direction of the Task Order. Scientific and technical expertise shall encompass all areas as stated in the scope of activities to be performed under the Task Order. For the QAU, the Offeror shall provide personnel with education, training and experience necessary to perform the assigned responsibilities.

2. The Offeror shall provide physical infrastructure, equipment and other resources necessary to fulfill the requirements of the Task Order (e.g. laboratories; office space; meeting rooms;

document management; and receipt, storage, shipping and inventory of products).

3. The Offeror shall conduct chemistry work in accordance with Recommendations for the Safe Handling of Cytotoxic Drugs, NIH Publication No. 92-2621 and the NIH Guidelines for the Laboratory Use of Chemical Carcinogens, NIH Publication No. 81-2385.

4. The Offeror shall provide training, protective garments, equipment, and monitoring for all technical personnel to assure safe handling of potentially hazardous microorganisms and materials. Safety and Health HHSAR 352.223-70 clauses shall apply.

Project Management

1. The Offeor shall provide plans for overall project management to coordinate and integrate activities conducted under the Task Order to meet the Technical Requirements of the Task Order. Clearly delineate all the roles and responsibilities of personnel and site(s) involved on the Task Order and any preparation and/or planning to be done prior to performance of the tasks.

2. The Offeror shall demonstrate how personnel, equipment and facilities are/will be compliant with regulatory agency requirements in effect throughout the Task Order period of performance. Describe procedures to maintain QA documentation to support adherence to these areas.

3. The Offeror shall describe plans for assigning a Principal Investigator with responsibility for overall project management and communication, tracking performance, monitoring and reporting on project status and progress, and recommending modifications to project requirements and timelines, including projects undertaken by subcontractors.

Note: The Offeror should assure that the Principal Investigator, and all other personnel proposed, shall not be committed on Federal Grants and Contracts for more than a total of 100% of their time. If the situation arises where it is determined that a proposed employee is committed for more than 100% of his or her time, the Government will require action on the part of the Offeror to correct the time commitment.

Type of Contract

The Task Order is anticipated to be a cost-reimbursement type contract with a Base Period of performance of six months and an Option Period of performance of 24 months.

Business Proposal Instructions

Direct Labor

1. Cite the number of hours or percentage of effort for each individual proposed.

2. Cite the direct work year for which the above applies (e.g. 2080 hr. work year).

3. Provide correlating annual salary for each individual proposed.

4. Please align annual increases with the current CPI.

5. Certify all salaries are in accordance with the current Executive Salary Rate limitation effective at time of task order award.

Fringe Benefits

These costs should be proposed separately from your direct labor costs.

Materials and Supplies

1. Please include recent price quotes for the items proposed. This can be in the form of recent invoices, vendor bids, purchase orders, and/or vendor quotes.

2. Please align annual increases with the current Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Equipment

Equipment purchase is not allowed under this Task Order.

Other Direct Costs

1. While other direct costs normally include subcontracts, travel, and consultants, we request that you break these out separately to allow for easier evaluation by the government.

2. Such costs that may be lumped together as other direct costs are: shipping, printing, mailing, and telephone charges, so long as they apply directly to the work under this project. Please provide rationale for their proposed use and cost.

3. Please align annual increases with the current CPI.

Subcontracts

1. Name the subcontractor(s) and provide a thorough description of their role in the project.

2. Provide the subcontractor(s) UEI number.

3. Certify the proposed subcontractor is registered with SAM (System for Award Management www.sam.gov) with no active exclusions.

4. Provide a draft subcontract agreement for any subcontractors proposed.

5. All subcontractor costs should be broken out separately and should contain the appropriatedocumentation for labor, fringe, materials, other direct costs, indirect costs, fee, etc.

6. Requests shall follow requirements set forth in contract award documents. Include a letter of commitment and provide for adequate competition per FAR 52.244‐5‐provide sufficient information to show that subcontractor(s) were selected on a competitive basis to the maximum practical extent consistent with the objectives and requirements of the RTOP.

7. Include information regarding the responsibility determination made of the selected subcontractor(s).

8. Include adequate cost or price analysis or price comparisons used to determine subcontractor cost/price reasonableness.

9. Certify that no subcontractor personnel salaries are above the current Executive Level II Compensation Rate.

10. Disclose any potential conflict of interest, and detail how any conflicts will be mitigated and managed.

11. Generally, the purchasing of equipment is not authorized by the Government; however, if thesubcontractor is proposing project‐specific equipment, please provide a complete description of the items and their intended use, to include justification as to how the equipment is specific solely to this project.

12. Certify that no equipment purchased by the Government for use on another contract/task order will be utilized on this task order.

Consultants

1. Name the consultant(s) and provide a thorough description of their role in the project.

2. Cite the hourly rate or daily fee and provide documentation to support it (e.g. payroll stub, previous invoice).

3. Provide the estimated dates of such services.

4. A consulting agreement between the consultant and your organization must also be provided.

5. Fringe benefits should not be applied to consultant costs since consultants generally are not employees of the organization.

6. Indirect costs should not be applied to consultant costs unless the distribution basis is total direct costs, or such other basis, which would include consultant costs.

7. Offeror shall certify all salaries are in accordance with the current Executive Salary Rate limitation effective at time of task order award.

Indirects and G&A

Identify the indirect cost rate and amount proposed for each indirect cost category.

Fixed Fee The Offeror may propose a fixed fee as a percentage of total cost.

[End Proposal Submission Instructions]