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Price Analysis
Evaluating proposed prices for reasonableness.
Cost Analysis
Evaluating contractor's cost estimates and data.
Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)
Requires accurate cost data from contractors.
Cost or Pricing Data
Detailed data on costs for contract pricing.
,Unbalanced Pricing
Pricing that may not reflect actual costs.
Cost Risk
Financial risk associated with contract performance.
Document Analysis Results
Findings from reviewing pricing and cost documents.
FAR 16.103
Regulation on selecting contract types based on risk.
Fixed-price Contracts
Contracts where contractor bears most cost risk.
Cost-reimbursement Contracts
Contracts where costs are reimbursed to contractors.
Time-and-material Contracts
, Contracts based on time spent and materials used.
Pricing Policy
Guidelines for establishing fair contract prices.
FAR 15.401
Defines price as cost plus fee or profit.
FAR 15.402
Outlines contracting officer's pricing responsibilities.
Fair and Reasonable Prices
Determined by contracting officer's judgment.
Source Selection Procedures
Methods for evaluating contractor proposals.
Price Reasonableness
Determination of whether a price is acceptable.