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PGI 215.404-71-1: General

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This PGI section supplements: DFARS 215.404-71-1 · FAR 15.404-71-1
The corresponding FAR Part 15 and DFARS Part 215 have been overhauled under the RFO. PGI replacement text is provided in the RFO deviation attachment. View FAR Part 15

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(a) The weighted guidelines method focuses on four profit factors -

(1) Performance risk;

(2) Contract type risk;

(3) Facilities capital employed; and

(4) Cost efficiency.

(b) The contracting officer assigns values to each profit factor; the value multiplied by the base results in the profit objective for that factor. Except for the cost efficiency special factor, each profit factor has a normal value and a designated range of values. The normal value is representative of average conditions on the prospective contract when compared to all goods and services acquired by DoD. The designated range provides values based on above normal or below normal conditions. In the price negotiation documentation, the contracting officer need not explain assignment of the normal value, but should address conditions that justify assignment of other than the normal value. The cost efficiency special factor has no normal value. The contracting officer shall exercise sound business judgment in selecting a value when this special factor is used (see 215.404-71-5).

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