Federal Contracting Activities and Contract Types
Pick one (1) of the top 100 federal contractors from the list available here. https://washingtontechnology.com/GIG/washingtontechnology/TopLists/Top-100-Lists/2010.aspx
Write a 5-6 page paper in which you:
- Give a brief overview of the history and background of the company. No more than one (1) page.
- Give an account of at least one (1) of the recent major contracts that was awarded to the company.
- Describe the type of contract that they were awarded (fixed-price, cost reimbursement, etc.) and explain why that particular type of contract was chosen over others.
- List and discuss at least three (3) direct costs and three (3) indirect costs that the contractor incurred.
- You must provide at least three (3) qualified outside sources (for example, peer-reviewed journals, government or professional organization Websites) all cited in the proper APA style on a separate reference page.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Outline the process to forecast the likely price of an acquisition, calculate semi-variable costs, and allocate direct and indirect costs.
- Describe the various cost classifications, the different allocation bases, and the application of cost-accounting standards.
- Use technology and information resources to research issues in cost and price analysis.
- Write clearly and concisely about cost and price analysis using proper writing mechanics.