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All the facts, that as of the date of price agreement, or if applicable, an earlier date agreed upon between the parties that's as close as practicable to the date of agreement on price, prudent buyers and sellers would reasonably expect to affect price negotiations significantly.

A written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to the contract.

(1) Any item, other than real property, that is of a type customarily used by the general public or by non-governmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes, and-- (i) Has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public; or, (ii) Has been offered for sale, lease, or license to the general public; (2) Any item that evolved from an item described in paragraph (1) of this definition through advances in technology or performance and that is not yet available in the commercial marketplace, but will be available in the commercial marketplace in time to satisfy the delivery requirements under a Government solicitation; (3) Any item that would satisfy a criterion expressed in paragraphs (1) or (2) of this definition, but for -- (i) Modifications of a type customarily available in the commercial marketplace; or (ii) Minor modifications of a type not customarily available in the commercial marketplace made to meet Federal Government requirements.

1. Only one responsible source
2. Urgent and Compelling
3. Industrial Mobilization
4. International Agreement
5. Authorized or Required by Statue
6. National Security
7. Public Interest

1. Adequate Price Competition
2. Prices set by Law or Regulation
3. Commercial Item
4. Waiver has been granted
5. Modifying a contract or subcontract for commercial item

1. Urgency resulting in unacceptable delays
2. Only one awardee because items are unique or highly specialized
3. Logic follow, all offerors were given opportunity for original
4. Minimum guarantee

1. Scope of Competition
2. Contract Type
3. Period of Performance
4. Overal cost/price change

Unequal Access: Access to GCE
Biased Ground Rules: Sys Eng / Tech Direction or SOW prep
Impaired Objectivity: Evaluates itself or partners during source selection

I certify that the claim is made in good faith; that the supporting data are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; that the amount requested accurately reflects the contract adjustment for which the contractor believes the Government is liable; and that I am duly authorized to certify the claim on the contractor's behalf.

R&D 15%
All others 10%
A&E 6%

O&M: 1 yr available for obligation, 5 years expired

RDT&E: 2 yrs available for obligation, 5 years expired

Other Procurement: 3 yrs available for obligation, 5 years expired

Aircraft: 3 yr available for obligation, 5 years expired

Ammunition: 3 yr available for obligation, 5 years expired