Build a compliant pricing model that wins the bid
Winning profitable government contracts begins with accurate, supportable, and compliant pricing proposals. GovCon Interactive LLC helps contractors prepare forward pricing proposals and forward pricing rate packages that support contract negotiations, improve pricing accuracy, and withstand DCAA and contracting officer reviews. Starting at $3,500 for government proposal pricing support.
FAR Part 31 pricing from the ground up
Forward pricing rates that align with your cost structure and survive DCAA scrutiny — no assumptions, just defensible numbers.
Forward pricing rate structure
Direct costs, indirect pools, and fee projections layered into a rate structure that DCAA expects to see.
Indirect cost rate preparation
Fringe, overhead, and G&A rates calculated from actual costs using FAR Part 31 allocation methods.
Billing rate reconciliation
Provisional billing rates matched to actual cost data so year-end adjustments don't trigger audit flags.
DCAA rate proposal support
Supporting schedules, narrative, and cost basis prepared so your auditor can verify every figure against the FAR.
The Forward Pricing Proposal Development Process
Every direct and indirect cost is allocated and documented the way DCAA expects to see it, so your proposal holds up under review. **Opportunity Assessment & Planning** - Review solicitation requirements and contract type - Evaluate pricing instructions and proposal requirements - Analyze contract scope and period of performance - Identify pricing assumptions and key cost drivers - Develop a proposal preparation timeline - Coordinate with management and proposal teams **Historical Cost Analysis** - Analyze historical labor costs - Review indirect cost trends - Evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing - Analyze material cost history - Review prior contract performance - Identify cost-saving opportunities **Labor Cost Development** - Develop direct labor estimates - Build labor category pricing - Estimate labor hours by task - Review compensation and escalation assumptions - Develop fringe benefit calculations - Document labor estimating methodologies **Indirect Rate Forecasting** - Forecast Fringe rates - Forecast Overhead rates - Forecast General & Administrative (G&A) rates - Develop Material Handling rates, when applicable - Analyze projected business volume - Model indirect rate impacts under multiple growth scenarios **Direct Cost Estimating** - Estimate direct materials - Develop subcontractor cost estimates - Estimate travel expenses - Calculate Other Direct Costs (ODCs) - Develop equipment and software estimates - Validate cost assumptions with supporting documentation **Cost Volume Development** - Prepare cost volume schedules - Develop detailed pricing workpapers - Build pricing spreadsheets and models - Prepare narrative explanations of estimating methodologies - Develop pricing assumptions and basis of estimate (BOE) - Ensure consistency between technical and pricing volumes **FAR & CAS Compliance Review** - Review costs for FAR Part 31 allowability - Evaluate consistency with Cost Accounting Standards - Verify indirect cost allocation methodologies - Review estimating practices - Identify unallowable costs - Validate pricing methodologies for compliance **Forward Pricing Rate Proposal Development** - Prepare forecasted indirect rates - Develop supporting calculations - Build multi-year financial projections - Document allocation bases - Prepare supporting schedules - Organize documentation for government review **Internal Review & Quality Control** - Verify mathematical accuracy - Review proposal consistency - Validate cost assumptions - Reconcile proposal schedules - Perform management quality review - Identify pricing risks before submission **Negotiation & Audit Support** - Assist management during proposal negotiations - Respond to DCAA requests for information - Prepare supplemental pricing analyses - Support fact-finding meetings - Update pricing models as negotiations progress - Assist with proposal revisions when requested **Forward Pricing Advisory Services Include** - Forward Pricing Proposal Development - Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) Preparation - Basis of Estimate (BOE) Development - Cost Volume Preparation - Labor Pricing Models - Indirect Rate Forecasting - Financial Forecasting & Budgeting - Multi-Year Pricing Models - FAR Part 31 Cost Allowability Reviews - CAS Compliance Consulting - Proposal Cost Analysis - Cost Realism Reviews - Pricing Strategy Consulting - Negotiation Support - DCAA Audit Readiness - Documentation & Workpaper Development **Common Areas Addressed** - Developing realistic labor estimates - Forecasting indirect cost rates - Preparing defensible pricing assumptions - Building compliant cost volumes - Supporting basis of estimate documentation - Aligning accounting practices with proposal pricing - Improving proposal profitability - Organizing supporting documentation for DCAA reviews - Responding to government pricing questions - Updating proposals during negotiations **Benefits of Professional Forward Pricing Support** - Develop competitive and profitable contract pricing - Improve the accuracy of labor and indirect cost estimates - Reduce pricing errors and inconsistencies - Support successful DCAA and contracting officer reviews - Strengthen proposal documentation - Improve forecasting and financial planning - Increase confidence during contract negotiations - Establish repeatable pricing methodologies for future proposals - Enhance long-term contract profitability --- **Advisory Disclaimer:** These services are consulting and management advisory services designed to assist management in preparing forward pricing proposals and supporting documentation. GovCon Interactive LLC does not perform audits, examinations, reviews, or other attest engagements, and does not issue an independent opinion or assurance report regarding the proposal or pricing information.
Does CAS apply to your next proposal?
Knowing whether Cost Accounting Standards apply is the first step to pricing a compliant proposal. GovCon Interactive LLC confirms applicability before you submit.
Your cost volumes, your rates, your compliance — reviewed by someone who knows where DCAA looks first.
Send over your RFP and the pricing structure gets audited before it goes out the door. One round of revisions included.