Attachment J.8.docx

Quantifying Pavement Albedo

DTFH61-12-R-00005

Attachment J.8

CONTRACTOR: (insert name of the proposed subcontractor)

CONTRACT: DTFH61-12-R-00005

SUBJECT/DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED:

This contract will be awarded to obtain highly specialized theoretical analyses to assess the Falling Weight Deflector technology and capability and the advanced models incorporated in the Mechanistic-Empircal Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) developed under NCHRP 1-37A project to advance analysis methodologies and develop equipment enhancement recommendations to bridge the gap between in-service pavement evaluation and rehabilitation design.

In accordance with FAR 44.202-2(a), Considerations: Review of Contractor's request for Consent to Subcontract is as follows:

1. Is the decision to subcontract consistent with Contractor's approved make or buy program, if any? (See FAR 15.407-2)

2. Is the subcontract for special test equipment or facilities that are available from Government sources? (See FAR 45.3)

3. Is the selection of the particular supplies, equipment or services technically justified?

4. Has Contractor complied with the prime contract requirements regarding small business subcontracting, including, if applicable, its plan for subcontracting with small, small disadvantaged and women owned business concerns? (See FAR 19)

5. Was adequate price competition obtained or its absence properly justified?

6. Did Contractor adequately assess and dispose of subcontractors' alternate proposals, if offered?

7. Does Contractor have a sound basis for selecting and determining the responsibility of the particular subcontractor?

Review of Subcontract

8. Has Contractor performed adequate cost or price analysis or price comparisons and obtained accurate, complete, and current cost or pricing data, including any required certifications?

CCCPD Required: Yes_____ No _____

If yes, is it included in proposal? Yes_____ No _____

Cost Analysis Performed:

Yes_____ No _____

9. Is the proposed subcontract type appropriate for the risks involved and consistent with current policy?

Type of Subcontract -

Consistent with Current Policy -

10. Has adequate consideration been obtained for any proposed subcontract that will involve the use of Government-furnished facilities?

11. Has the Contractor adequately and reasonable translated prime contract technical requirements into subcontract requirements? (SOW/Flow Down of Clauses)

12. Does the prime Contractor comply with applicable cost accounting standards for awarding the subcontract?

13. Is the proposed subcontractor on the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs (See FAR 9.4)

COMMENTS:

Offeror/Contractor (prime) COMPLETING the Checklist

Company Name: ________________________________________________________________

Point of Contact: ___________________________ Title: ___________________________

Telephone No.: ___________________________ Email: __________________________