ATTACH_4-_(A00004)Instructions_for_Proposal_Cost_Template_HSBP1014R0058_140806.docx

1. General Approach: The Proposal Cost Template Excel workbook consists of 28 tabs or worksheets. Offeror data or input is required in 19 of the tabs and is prevented (via locked cells) in the remaining 9 tabs. For a complete listing of the tab data entry status see Attachment 1.

2. Offeror data: Offeror data or input will include the information necessary to complete the Proposal Cost Template. Data will include Labor Categories and related Labor Rates, Units for Activity, Number of Activities, Travel Time per Activity, Materials and related Unit Rates, Equipment and related Unit Rates, and Other Direct Costs, as appropriate. In order to facilitate government analysis, offerors may not lock cells containing offeror data.

3. Government Links and Formulas: The government uses links and formulas to calculate and combine amounts, as appropriate. The links and formulas are locked to prevent changes.

(NOTE: INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONINTUED ON THE FOLLOWING TWO PAGES)

Instructions for Proposal Cost Template in Response to Request for Proposal HSBP1014R0058

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5. Definitions: The Proposal Cost Template uses the “abbreviations” and “column heading labels”. Related meanings for them are shown in the table below. Also in the table below is the purpose of the last table in the workbook.

Attachment 1, Tab Data Entry Status image2.emf image1.emf