5-HR001117S0011_Attachment_5_Proposal_Template_Cost_Volume_Route.docx

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

HR001117S0011 OFFSET BAA

Attachment 5 Cost Volume Template

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 12-point. Font sizes of 8- or 10-point may be used for figures, tables, and charts. Submissions must be written in English. The Cost Volume must be in .pdf, .odx, .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .xls, or .xlsx formats.

The Cost Volume should include a working spreadsheet file (.xls or equivalent format) that addresses the applicable cost information requested below and provides formula traceability among all components of the Cost Volume. Spreadsheet files must be included as a separate file in the full proposal package.

Costs must be traceable between the prime proposer and all subcontractors/consultants, as well as between the cost volume and the SOW. This includes ensuring a consistent task structure across all proposal documents. Cost information must be provided in sufficient detail to substantiate the proposed prices.

No page limit is specified for the Cost Volume.

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/consultant cost proposals may be included as part of the Cost Volume or e-mailed separately by the subcontractor to OFFSET@darpa.mil. E-mail 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.

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HR001117S0011

Volume 2: Cost Volume

Proposal Title

Proposer Organization

Proposer Reference Number, if any

Address:

Telephone:

E-mail:

Address:

Telephone:

E-mail:

Technical Area

Place(s) of Performance

Period(s) of Performance

Organization:

Organization Type:

Vignette 2 (Option): $ Vignette 3 (Option): $ Total: $

Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number[footnoteRef:1] [1: The DUNS number is used as the contractor identification code for all Government procurement-related activities. Go to http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/index.jsp to request a DUNS number (may take at least 1 business day). See Section VI.B.7 for further information.]

Taxpayer identification number (TIN)[footnoteRef:2] [2: See http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=96696,00.html for information on requesting a TIN. Note, requests may take from 1 business day to 1 month depending on the method (online, fax, mail).]

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code[footnoteRef:3] [3: A CAGE Code identifies companies doing or wishing to do business with the Federal Government. See Section VI.B.7 for further information.]

Date Proposal was Prepared

Proposal Validity Period (minimum 180 days)

Table of Contents

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

1. Cost Summaries Table For information regarding this section refer to the BAA Section IV.B.2.b.ii.

2. Cost Details

a. Direct Labor For information regarding this section refer to the BAA Section IV B.2.b.iii.

b. Indirect Costs For information regarding this section refer to the BAA Section IV B.2.b.iii.

c. Materials For information regarding this section refer to the BAA Section IV B.2.b.iii.

d. Travel For information regarding this section refer to the BAA Section IV B.2.b.iii.

e. Subcontractor Consultant Costs For information regarding this section refer to the BAA Section IV B.2.b.iii.

f. Other Direct Costs For information regarding this section refer to the BAA Section IV B.2.b.iii.

g. Subawardee Proposals For information regarding this section refer to the BAA Section IV B.2.b.iii.

3. Requirements for proposers requesting an Other Transaction The Government may award either a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)-based contract or an Other Transaction for Prototype (OT) agreement for prototype system development.

All proposers requesting an Other Transaction must include a detailed list of milestones. Each milestone must include the following:

· milestone description,

· completion criteria,

· due date, and

· payment/funding schedule (to include, if cost share is proposed, awardee and Government share amounts).

It is noted that, at a minimum, milestones should relate directly to accomplishment of program technical metrics as defined in the BAA and/or the proposer’s proposal. Agreement type, expenditure or fixed-price based, will be subject to negotiation by the Agreements Officer. Do not include proprietary data.