BUSINESS PROPOSAL COST INFORMATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE FORMAT
1. Refer to Business Proposal Instructions contained in the Standard RFP Instructions and Provisions. The Instructions contain the requirements for proper submission of cost/price data which must be adhered to.
2. This format has been prepared as a universal guideline for all solicitations. It may require amending to meet the specific requirements of this solicitation. For example, this solicitation may require the submission of cost/price data for three years listed on this form. (See specific RFP for the estimated duration of this project.) If this solicitation is phased, identify each phase in addition to each year. Total each year, phase, and sub-element.
3. This format must be used to submit the breakdown of all proposed estimated cost elements. List each cost element and sub-element for direct costs, indirect costs and fee, if applicable. In addition, provide detailed calculations for all items. For example:
4. If the Government has provided "uniform pricing assumptions" for this solicitation, the offeror must comply with and identify each item.
RFP Number:____________
Organization:__________
Date:__________
BUSINESS PROPOSAL COST INFORMATION
COST ELEMENT | Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Year 6 |
Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
Total | |
DIRECT LABOR: | Rate | Hours Amt. |
Hours Amt. |
Hours Amt. |
Hours Amt. |
Hours Amt. |
Hours Amt. |
Hours Amt. |
Hours Amt. |
Hours Amt. |
Hours Amt. |
Labor Category | |||||||||||
(Title and Name-- use additional pages as necessary) | |||||||||||
DIRECT LABOR COST | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | |
FRINGE BENEFIT COST (if applicable) % of Direct Labor Cost | $______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
|
MATERIAL COST | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | |
TRAVEL COST | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | |
OTHER (Specify) | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | |
OTHER (Specify) | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | |
TOTAL DIRECT COST | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | |
INDIRECT COST % of Total Direct Cost |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
|
TOTAL COST | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | $______ | |
FEE: (if applicable) % of Total Est. Cost |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
|
GRAND TOTAL ESTIMATED COST (PLUS FIXED FEE) |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
$______ |
An electronic spreadsheet is available to assist you in the preparation of your business proposal. It is in EXCEL format and has instructions for use and submission. Prior to using this spreadsheet discuss it with the cognizant Contract Specialist responsible for the RFP of interest to you. To down load this spread sheet click here: Cost Proposal
Updated through FAC 97-16
Last updated on 04/04/00