Attachment 5: Cost Proposal Instructions (Non-APC) dated

AFRL/RDK Cost Proposal Instructions

COST PROPOSAL ADEQUACY AND STRUCTURE

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

a. In response to this Request for Proposal (RFP), the offeror shall prepare and submit certified cost or pricing data and supporting attachments in accordance with Table 15-2 of FAR 15.408. Further, the offeror shall utilize the DFARS 252.215-7009, Proposal Adequacy Checklist (PAC), in pre-submission proposal quality reviews, and furnish the completed checklist as part of their proposal submission. (1) The responsibility for providing a well-prepared and fully supported cost proposal lies solely with the offeror. The basis and rationale for all proposed costs shall be provided as part of the proposal so that the Contracting Officer (CO) has the information necessary to evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed price.
(2) If the offeror is unsure as to whether a checklist item is required in support of the proposal, or how to adequately comply with a checklist item, the offeror shall contact the Contracting Officer as soon as possible after receipt of the RFP, but in any case prior to proposal submittal, to resolve the questions. (3) Non-compliances with the DFARS Proposal Adequacy Checklist and the additional requirements of these instructions will require immediate correction. However, completion of the checklist does not relieve the offeror from the responsibility to comply with all applicable regulations and any special requirements of the solicitation.
(4) The offeror is encouraged to flow down these instructions to subcontractors/affiliates required to submit certified cost or pricing data in support of this RFP. (Except as used in paragraph 2.j., Commercial Item Considerations, the term subcontractor excludes commercial suppliers or vendors excepted from providing certified cost or pricing data.) b. The offeror is advised that the contracting officer may find costs associated with revision/rework of inadequate cost proposals unreasonable, and will consider the nature and extent of any proposal inadequacies when assessing/negotiating profit. NOTE: In accordance with DFARs 215.404-71-2(e)(3)(i), poor quality, untimely proposals, failure to provide an adequate analysis of subcontractor costs, hindrance of the evaluation and negotiation of the proposal, a marginal estimating system, and submission of an inadequate proposal will adversely impact the assignment of values under weighted guidelines and the resultant fee amount.
c. In order to preclude delays in negotiations and contract award, the completed PAC submitted with the