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Price Analysis Toolkit

Comprehensive pricing analysis guides, templates, and AI-ready prompts for cost validation

Price Analysis Framework

1. Price Reasonableness Techniques

  • Adequate price competition (FAR 15.403-1(c)(1))
  • Comparison with historical prices paid
  • Comparison with IGCE and should-cost analysis
  • Market research and catalog pricing

2. Cost Element Analysis

  • Direct labor hours and rates validation
  • Material costs and bill of materials review
  • Indirect rates (overhead, G&A, material handling)
  • Profit/fee analysis per FAR 15.404-4

3. Overbuying Prevention

  • Requirements validation and right-sizing
  • Economic order quantity (EOQ) analysis
  • Breakpoint and volume discount evaluation
  • Multi-year vs. single-year pricing comparison

Quick References

FAR 15.404-1

Proposal Analysis Techniques

DFARS 215.404-1

Proposal Analysis Techniques

FAR 15.403-3

Requiring Data Other Than Certified Cost

FAR Part 31

Contract Cost Principles