Independent Government Cost Estimate
This SOP has internal roles only.
Some links will work for NIAID staff only.
Standard Operating Procedure Table of Contents
Purpose
To develop an assessment of the probable cost of supplies or services being acquired to ensure NIAID has enough funds, and help determine the reasonableness of an offeror's proposed costs and understanding of the work.
Procedure
Program staff work with contract specialists to develop the independent government cost estimate (IGCE), required as Part VI of the acquisition package. For major capital investments, ensure that the IGCE is consistent with the budget estimates included in the current HHS business case.
Use the IGCE for your analysis of the cost of individual aspects of the overall project and to determine an offeror’s understanding of the solicitation and the reasonableness of an offeror’s proposed costs.
Address all applicable information and contributing cost factors for the specific project where required on the prescribed OPDIV form, including, at a minimum, all direct, indirect, and profit/fee cost factors, as applicable. Include separate estimates for all performance increments, such as options. Include yearly and project totals.
Project Officers
Contract Staff
- Help project officers develop an independent government cost estimate.
Contacts
NIAID staff should work with the appropriate contract specialist or project officer.
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Links
FAR Part 7, Acquisition Planning
HHSAR Part 307—Acquisition Planning
Project Officer and COR SOP
Request for Proposals SOP