DFARS 252.215-7015 Program Should-Cost Review
Clause Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Nov 2019 version
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 252.215-7015
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- November 2019
- Prescribed in
- DFARS 215.408(8)
- Supplements
- FAR Subpart 52.2 Text of Provisions and Clauses
- Last amended
- 84 FR 65308 Effective Nov 27, 2019
- Text as of
- DFARS Change May 7, 2026
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this clause.
Text
As prescribed in 215.408 (8), use the following clause:
PROGRAM SHOULD-COST REVIEW (NOV 2019)
(a) The Government has the right to perform a program should-cost review, as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.407-4(b). The review may be conducted in support of a particular contract proposal or during contract performance to find opportunities to reduce program costs. The Government will communicate the elements of the proposed should-cost review to the prime contractor (Pub. L. 115-91).
(b) If the Government performs a program should-cost review, upon the Government’s request, the Contractor shall provide access to accurate and complete cost data and Contractor facilities and personnel necessary to permit the Government to perform the program should-cost review.
(c) The Government has the right to use third-party experts to supplement the program should-cost review team. The Contractor shall provide access to the Contractor’s facilities and information necessary to support the program should-cost review to any third-party experts who have signed nondisclosure agreements in accordance with the FAR 52.203-16.
(End of clause)
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Management of Should-Cost Review Process (DFARS Case 2018-D015) |
Quick answers
What is DFARS 252.215-7015?
DFARS 252.215-7015 is a clause of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Program Should-Cost Review".
What is the current version of DFARS 252.215-7015?
The current version is dated November 2019.
Where is DFARS 252.215-7015 prescribed?
It is prescribed in DFARS 215.408(8), Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
When was DFARS 252.215-7015 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Management of Should-Cost Review Process (DFARS Case 2018-D015)" (84 FR 65308), published Nov 27, 2019 and effective Nov 27, 2019.
Are changes to DFARS 252.215-7015 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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