HR001124S0028 - Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) - Cost Proposal Instructions and Volume II Template

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Office-wide Broad Agency Announcement cost proposal instructions and Volume II template for the Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) under HR001124S0028. The cost volume must cover the full program including base and options, meet specified formatting and submission requirements, and be provided in PDF or Microsoft Word. Proposers must use the provided Attachment E (MS Excel™ DARPA Standard Cost Proposal Spreadsheet) with editable, formula-retaining tabs to ensure traceability across the cost volume, SOW tasks, prime and sub-awardee submissions, and supporting cost substantiation documentation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatDOCX

Pages9

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Cost Volume Requirements

Scope and content expectations

Submission formats and language

Spreadsheet usage (Attachment E)

Traceability and Compilation Requirements

Task structure consistency with the SOW

Prime and subcontractor responsibilities

Proprietary sub-awardee handling and email instructions

Cost Volume Cover Sheet

Table of contents sections

Cost Summary

Cost summary by phase and contractor fiscal year

Cost Details

Direct labor

Indirect costs

Other direct cost categories

Cost sharing and research requirements

HR001124S0028: Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Office-wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Cost Proposal Instructions and Volume II Template The Cost Volume must address the full program (base + options) and must include all components described herein. No page limit is specified for the Cost Volume. Information incorporated into the Cost Volume that is not related to cost will not be considered. Full proposals requesting a procurement contract or other transaction (OT) must use this form (Attachment D) and Attachment E (MS Excel™ DARPA Standard Cost Proposal Spreadsheet). All pages shall be formatted for printing on 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins and font size no smaller than 12-point. Font sizes of 8 or 10-point may be used for figures, tables, and charts. Submissions must be written in English. The Cost Volume must be in PDF or Microsoft Word formats. Spreadsheet files must be included as a separate file in the full proposal package. The Government requires that proposers use the provided Attachment E: MS Excel™ DARPA Standard Cost Proposal Spreadsheet in the development of their cost proposals. All tabs and tables in the cost proposal spreadsheet should be developed in an editable format with calculation formulas intact to allow traceability of the cost proposal. This cost proposal spreadsheet must be used by the prime organization and all subcontractors. In addition to using the cost proposal spreadsheet, the cost proposal still must include all other items required in this announcement that are not covered by the editable spreadsheet. Using the provided cost proposal spreadsheet will assist the Government in a rapid analysis of your proposed costs and, if your proposal is selected for award, speed up the negotiation and award execution process. Costs must be traceable between the prime proposer and all sub-awardees/consultants, as well as between the cost volume and the SOW. This includes ensuring a consistent task structure across all proposal documents. For example, if the Statement of Work shows a task 1.1, then the cost proposal spreadsheet should show a task or a tab 1.1 and an explicit cost for that task. Cost information must be provided in sufficient detail to substantiate the proposed prices. The prime proposer is responsible for the compilation and submission of all non-proprietary sub-awardee cost proposals. Proposal submissions will not be considered complete until the Government has received all subawardee cost proposals. Proprietary sub-awardee cost proposals may be included as part of the Cost Volume or emailed separately by the sub-awardee to HYPERLINK "mailto:HR001124S0028@darpa.mil" HR001124S0028@darpa.mil. Email messages must include “Subawardee Cost Proposal” in the subject line and identify the principal investigator, prime proposer organization, and proposal title in the body of the message. COVER SHEET [PRIME ORGANIZATION LOGO] Table of Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u HYPERLINK \l "_Toc164978025" Cost Summary PAGEREF _Toc164978025 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc164978026" Cost Details PAGEREF _Toc164978026 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc164978027" 1. Direct Labor PAGEREF _Toc164978027 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc164978028" 2. Indirect Costs PAGEREF _Toc164978028 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc164978029" 3. Other Direct Costs (ODCs) PAGEREF _Toc164978029 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc164978030" 4. Material/Equipment PAGEREF _Toc164978030 \h 4 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc164978031" 5. Travel PAGEREF _Toc164978031 \h 5 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc164978032" 6. Consultants PAGEREF _Toc164978032 \h 5 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc164978033" 7. Subcontracts PAGEREF _Toc164978033 \h 5 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc164978034" 8. Cost Sharing PAGEREF _Toc164978034 \h 6 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc164978035" 9. Fundamental Research PAGEREF _Toc164978035 \h 6 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc164978036" 10. Rate Agreements PAGEREF _Toc164978036 \h 6 HYPERLINK \l "_Toc164978037" 11. Requiremen

FAQs

What must the Cost Volume include for HR001124S0028?

The Cost Volume must address the full program (base plus options) and include all components described in the announcement. Information included that is not related to cost will not be considered.

What are the formatting and submission requirements for the Cost Volume?

All pages must be formatted for 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins and no smaller than 12-point font size. Submissions must be written in English, and the Cost Volume must be provided in PDF or Microsoft Word formats.

How does Attachment E (DARPA Standard Cost Proposal Spreadsheet) need to be used?

Proposers must use the provided Attachment E and develop all tabs and tables in an editable format with calculation formulas intact for traceability. The prime organization and all subcontractors must use the spreadsheet, while still including other required announcement items not covered by the editable spreadsheet.

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