Attachment E Proposal Volume II Cost Proposal

DARPA-PS-26-136 Fox Tail
Cost Proposal Instructions and Volume II Template

The Cost Volume must address the full program (Base + Option) and must include all components described herein. No page limit is specified for the Cost Volume. Information incorporated into the Cost Volume that is not related to cost will not be considered. All information in this volume must be UNCLASSIFIED. When providing justifications for costs (e.g., labor roles, materials, travel purpose), use general, non-descriptive language. All pages shall be formatted for printing on 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins and font size no smaller than 11-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 or Microsoft Word formats. Spreadsheet files must be included as a separate file in the full proposal package. The Government requires that proposers use the provided Attachment F: DARPA Cost Proposal Spreadsheet in the development of their cost proposals. All tabs and tables in the cost proposal spreadsheet should be developed in an editable format with calculation formulas intact to allow traceability of the cost proposal. This cost proposal spreadsheet must be used by the prime organization and all subcontractors. In addition to using the cost proposal spreadsheet, the cost proposal still must include all other items required in this announcement that are not covered by the editable spreadsheet. Using the provided cost proposal spreadsheet will assist the Government in a rapid analysis of your proposed costs and, if your proposal is selected for award, speed up the negotiation and award execution process. Costs must be traceable between the prime proposer and all subawardees/consultants, as well as between the cost volume and the Task Description Document (TDD). This includes ensuring a consistent task structure across all proposal documents. For example, if the TDD shows a task 1.1, then the cost proposal spreadsheet should show a task or a tab 1.1 and an explicit cost for that task. Cost information must be provided in sufficient detail to substantiate the proposed prices. All cost breakdowns must align with a high-level, UNCLASSIFIED task structure. Do not use the detailed, classified task and subtask numbering from the classified Task Description Document (TDD). Instead, use general, UNCLASSIFIED task descriptions. The prime proposer is responsible for the compilation and submission of all non-proprietary subawardee cost proposals. Proposal submissions will not be considered complete until the Government has received all subawardee cost proposals.