Resolution: Evaluating Price and Cost Analysis Techniques, Cost Realism Analysis,
Allowable, Direct, Indirect, and Total Costs, Profit and Fee Determination,
Weighted Guidelines Application, Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) Compliance,
Certified Cost or Pricing Data, Government Negotiation Position and Pre-
Negotiation Objectives, Exchanges with Offerors and Meaningful Discussions,
Methodology for Proposal Evaluation including LPTA, Trade-Off, and VATEP, FAR
Subpart 15.3 Communications, FAR Subpart 15.405-15.406 Documentation of
Negotiations, Protests, Disputes, Appeals and Claim Certification under FAR Part
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Cost or Price Analysis
Refer to FAR subpart 15.4
Price
Pricing Policy
Proposal Analysis Techniques
I shall be used when certified cost or pricing data are not required. I shall be used to evaluate
the reasonableness of individual cost elements when certified cost or pricing data are required.
Price Analysis
, I am the process of independently reviewing and evaluating specific elements of each offeror's
proposed cost estimate to determine whether the estimated proposed cost elements are
realistic for the work to be performed, reflect a clear understanding of the requirements, and
are consistent with the unique methods of performance and materials described in the offeror's
technical proposal.
Cost Analysis
I am the review and evaluation of any separate cost elements and profit or fee in an offeror's or
contractor's proposal.
Cost Realism Analysis
I shall be performed on cost-reimbursement contracts to determine the probable cost of
performance for each offeror.
Price Analysis Techniques
Comparison of proposed prices in response to the solicitation.
Cost Analysis Techniques
Verification of cost or pricing data and evaluation of cost elements.
Comparison of proposed prices to historical prices paid
Evaluating the effect of the offeror's current practices on future costs.