DARPA-BAA-16-22_Attachment_2_Proposal_Template_-_Cost_Volume.docx

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 DARPA-BAA-16-22 Improv BAA Attachment 2 Cost Volume Template

The Cost Volume must be UNCLASSIFIED and must address three independent and sequential project phases: Feasibility Study (Phase 1); Prototype Construction (Phase 2); and Prototype Evaluation (Phase 3).

All pages shall be formatted for printing on 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper with 1-inch margins and font size not smaller than 11 point. Font sizes of 8 or 10 point may be used for figures, tables, and charts.

The Cost Volume must be in .pdf, .odx, .doc, .docx, .xls or .xlsx formats. Submissions must be written in English.

No page limit is specified for the Cost Volume.

Costs must be traceable between the prime proposer and all subcontractors/consultants, as well as between the cost documentation and the SOW. Cost information must be provided in sufficient detail to substantiate the proposed prices.

The prime proposer is responsible for the compilation and submission of all non-proprietary subcontractor cost proposals. Proposal submissions will not be considered complete until the Government has received all subcontractor cost proposals.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 Proprietary subcontractor cost proposals may be included as part of the Cost Volume or emailed separately by the subcontractor to Improv@darpa.mil. Email messages must include “Subcontractor Cost Proposal” in the subject line and identify the principal investigator, prime proposer organization and proposal title in the body of the message. Subcontractor cost proposals submitted separately from the Cost Volume must be UNCLASSIFIED.

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DARPA-BAA-16-22

Cost Volume Proposal Title

Proposer Organization

Proposer Reference Number, if any

Address:

Telephone:

Email:

Address:

Telephone:

Email:

Address:

Telephone:

Email:

Place(s) of Performance

Period(s) of Performance

Organization:

Organization Type:

Phase 2: $ Phase 3: $ Total: $

DUNS Number

Tax Identification Number (TIN)

CAGE Code

Address:

Telephone:

Date proposal was prepared

Proposal Validity Period (minimum 270 days)

Table of Contents

Cost Details [Provide the following cost details broken down by phase and month. Include supporting documentation describing the method used to estimate costs.]

1. Direct Labor [Provide individual labor categories or persons, with associated labor hours and direct labor rates.]

2. Indirect Costs [Identify all indirect cost rates (Fringe Benefits, Overhead, G&A, Facilities Cost of Money, etc.) and the basis for each.]

3. Materials [Provide an itemized list of all proposed materials including quantities, unit prices, proposed vendors (if known), and the basis of estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog price lists, etc.). Any item that exceeds $5,000 must be supported with back-up documentation such as a copy of catalog price lists or quotes prior to purchase.]

4. Equipment Purchases [Provide an itemized list of all proposed equipment including quantities, unit prices, proposed vendors (if known), and the basis of estimate (e.g., quotes, prior purchases, catalog price lists, etc.). Any item that exceeds $5,000 must be supported with back-up documentation such as a copy of catalog price lists or quotes prior to purchase. Include any requests for Government-furnished equipment or information with cost estimates and delivery dates.]

5. Travel [Provide the purpose of the trip, number of trips, number of days per trip, departure and arrival destinations, number of people, etc.]

6. Other Direct Costs (ODCs) [Provide an itemized breakdown with costs. Backup documentation must be submitted to support proposed costs. An explanation of any estimating factors, including their derivation and application, must be provided.]

7. Cost Sharing [Provide the source, nature, and amount of any industry cost-sharing.]

8. Consultant Costs [Provide a copy of all consultants’ proposed SOWs as well as signed consultant agreements or other documents which verify the proposed loaded daily / hourly rate, hours and any other proposed consultant costs (e.g., travel).]

9. Subcontractor Costs [For each proposed subcontractor, provide the information requested above in Sections 1-7. All documentation must be prepared at the same level of detail as that required of the prime.

Provide the following for all proposed subcontractors, as applicable:

· A copy of the proposed SOW as well as any documents which verify the proposed loaded daily / hourly rate, hours and any other proposed costs (e.g., travel).

· Interdivisional work transfer agreements or evidence of similar arrangements.

· A cost or price reasonableness analysis of proposed subcontractor prices as defined in FAR 15.404-3. Such analysis shall indicate the extent to which the prime contractor has negotiated subcontract prices.]

10. Rate Agreements [Provide any available Forward Pricing Rate Agreements, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) rate agreement, or other such approved rate information or documentation that may assist in expediting negotiations.]