![]() Hours if not dictated by the RFQ are up to the contractor in preparing their "price". The FSS contractor must price using the labor rates in their contract. Never saw this answered this away so adding for clarification. Putting that information in the order seems to belie FFP assertion and points to a T&M arrangement. To me, it is stupid to put that information in the order if the agency wants to buy a completed service for a firm-fixed-price (which is what I am assuming). I do not like that solicitation clause, as you styled it. and the labor category(ies)" into the order (not required by the FAR). The agency can consider the level of effort (required by the FAR) without incorporating the "he estimated number of hours. If the contractor overestimates the number of hours, it doesn't need to use inflated rates.ĭo you want to buy a completed service for a firm-fixed-price? or, do you want to buy a certain amount of hours? I am assuming it is the former. And, whether there is competition or not, the ordering activity is responsible for considering the level of effort and the mix of labor proposed to perform a specific task being ordered, and for determining that the total price is reasonable (see FAR 8.403-2(d)). Hopefully, that contractor will not be selected for the work based on competition. Yes, the contractor may grossly overestimate the number of hours required to perform the work - but should stop short of fraud. Any item (ODC) proposed that are not derived from the GSA contract prices awarded must be identified as “Open Market Items” which can only be awarded at the task order level in accordance with FAR Subpart 8.402(f). All prices/rates proposed must be derived from the awarded GSA schedule contract prices/rates awarded. If the agency Contracting Officer has made a Determination and Finding (D&F) that it is necessary and in the best interest of the Government to purchase from these SIN(s) on a Labor Hour or Time and Material basis, the resultant Task/Delivery order shall specify the Not to Exceed price, showing the Labor Category (ies) proposed (with the hourly and daily rates for each) the material proposed with unit price for each, and any Other Direct Costs (ODCs). The estimated number of hours negotiated with the ordering agency and the labor category (ies) provided will be shown on the resultant Task/Delivery Order. (a) Total price Services will be established at the time the Task/Delivery Order is placed by the ordering agency and will be based on the prices awarded in the resultant contract. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRICING ALL SERVICES ON AN HOURLY BASIS AT THE TASK ORDER LEVEL The solicitation contains the following clause: ![]() For example, is there anything (other than competition) preventing the contractor from doubling its estimate of the number of labor hours required for a work order? I am wondering what pricing constraints there are on the contractor when submitting quotes for work orders. Work orders under the schedule are competitively bid and are placed on a firm-fixed price (FFP) basis. The schedule is priced with hourly rates that differ by labor category and geographic region. A contractor holds a GSA schedule to provide services.
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