Billing_Instructions_for_Cost_Reimbursement_T_and_M_Labor_Hour_and_FFP_Contracts.docx

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BILLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FIXED-PRICE TYPE CONTRACTS (JULY 2011)

General: During performance and through final payment of this contract, the contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of data within the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete CCR data.

The contractor shall prepare invoices/vouchers for payment of deliverables identified in the contract, in the manner described herein. FAILURE TO SUBMIT INVOICES/VOUCHERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE INVOICE/VOUCHER AS IMPROPER.

Standard Forms: Payment requests for completed work, in accordance with the contract, shall be submitted on the payee's letterhead, invoice/voucher, or on the Government's Standard Form 1034, "Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other than Personal," and Standard Form 1035, "Public Voucher for Purchases Other than Personal--Continuation Sheet."

Electronic Invoice/Voucher Submissions: The preferred method of submitting invoices/vouchers is electronically to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Business Center, via email to: NRCPayments_NBCDenver@NBC.gov.

Hard-Copy Invoice/Voucher Submissions: If you submit a hard-copy of the invoice/voucher, a signed original and supporting documentation shall be submitted to the following address:

Department of the Interior National Business Center Attn: Fiscal Services Branch - D2770 7301 West Mansfield Avenue Denver, CO 80235-2230

Purchase of Capital Property: ($50,000 or more with life of one year or longer)

Contractors must report to the Contracting Officer, electronically, any capital property acquired with contract funds having an initial cost of $50,000 or more, in accordance with procedures set forth in NRC Management Directive (MD) 13.1, IV, C – “Reporting Requirements” (revised 2/16/2011).

Agency Payment Office: Payment will continue to be made by the office designated in the contract in Block 12 of Standard Form 26, Block 25 of Standard Form 33, or Block 18a of Standard Form 1449, whichever is applicable.

Frequency: The contractor shall submit invoices/vouchers for payment once each month, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

Format: Invoices/Vouchers shall be submitted in the format depicted on the attached sample form entitled "Invoice/Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal". Alternate formats are permissible only if they address all requirements of the Billing Instructions. The instructions for preparation and itemization of the invoice/voucher are included with the sample form.

Task Order Contracts: The contractor must submit a separate invoice/voucher for each individual task order with pricing information. This includes items discussed in paragraphs (a) through (p) of the attached instructions. In addition, the invoice/voucher must specify the contract number, and the NRC-assigned task/delivery order number.

Final vouchers/invoices shall be marked "FINAL INVOICE" or "FINAL VOUCHER".

Currency: Invoices/Vouchers must be expressed in U.S. Dollars.

Supersession: These instructions supersede previous Billing Instructions for Fixed-Price Type Contracts (June 2008).

1. Official Agency Billing Office

Department of the Interior National Business Center Attn: Fiscal Services Branch - D2770 7301 West Mansfield Avenue Denver, CO 80235-2230

2. Invoice/Voucher Information

a. Payee's DUNS Number or DUNS+4. The Payee shall include the Payee’s Data Universal Number (DUNS) or DUNS+4 number that identifies the Payee’s name and address. The DUNS+4 number is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the Payee to identify alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts for the same parent concern.

b. Payee’s Name and Address. Show the name of the Payee as it appears in the contract and its correct address. Where the Payee is authorized to assign the proceeds of this contract in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.232-23, the Payee shall require as a condition of any such assignment, that the assignee shall register separately in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at http://www.ccr.gov and shall be paid by EFT in accordance with the terms of this contract. See Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.232-33(g) Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (October 2003).

c. Contract Number. Insert the NRC contract number (including Enterprise-wide Contract (EWC)), GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Governmentwide Agency Contract (GWAC) number, or Multiple Agency Contract (MAC) number, as applicable.

d. Task Order Number. Insert the task/delivery order number (If Applicable). Do not include more than one task order per invoice or the invoice may be rejected as improper.

e. Invoice/Voucher. The appropriate sequential number of the invoice/voucher, beginning with 001 should be designated. Contractors may also include an individual internal accounting number, if desired, in addition to the 3-digit sequential number.

f. Date of Invoice/Voucher. Insert the date the invoice/voucher is prepared.

g. Billing Period. Insert the beginning and ending dates (day, month, year) of the period during which deliverables were completed and for which payment is requested.

h. Description of Deliverables. Provide a brief description of supplies or services, quantity, unit price, and total price.

i. Work Completed. Provide a general summary description of the services performed or products submitted for the invoice period and specify the section or Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) or SubCLIN in the contract pertaining to the specified contract deliverable(s).

j. Shipping. Insert weight and zone of shipment, if shipped by parcel post.

k. Charges for freight or express shipments. Attach prepaid bill if shipped by freight or express.

l. Instructions. Include instructions to consignee to notify the Contracting Officer of receipt of shipment.

m. For Indefinite Delivery contracts, the final invoice/voucher shall be marked FINAL INVOICE" or "FINAL VOUCHER".

n. Total Amount Billed. Insert columns for total amounts for the current and cumulative periods.

o. Adjustments. Insert columns for any adjustments, including outstanding suspensions for deficient or defective products or nonconforming services, for the current and cumulative periods.

p. Grand Totals.