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Presenters. Ed KasabaGreg ManleyGary PedersenJim ScarpatiMike Suever. Supplier Proposal Training. This training is generalized in natureEach Proposal has its specific requirementsNo two Proposals are the same, but, many similarities do existPrograms tend to develop boilerplate RFQ/RFP pack
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2. Presenters Ed Kasaba
Greg Manley
Gary Pedersen
Jim Scarpati
Mike Suever
3. Supplier Proposal Training This training is generalized in nature
Each Proposal has its specific requirements
No two Proposals are the same, but, many similarities do exist
Programs tend to develop boilerplate RFQ/RFP packages tailored to their specific customer requirements
Buyer’s tend to modify boilerplates to satisfy their needs – ensuring all requirements are there
So, we recognize RFQ/RFPs from various programs/buyers look different – PWR working to standardize the process
4. AGENDA Disclaimer Mike Suever
Proposal Cost Overview Greg Manley
Firewall Ed Kasaba
Proposal Process Greg Manley
Proposal Compliance Mike Suever
Generating the proposal Greg Manley
Make/Buy Mike Suever
Types of Estimates Greg Manley
RFP/RFQ Mike Suever
Difference of RFP and RFQ and RFI Gary Pedersen
Source Selection Gary Pedersen
PWR Evaluation Criteria Jim Scarpati & Greg Manley
Completing the PWR Proposal Greg Manley
Change Proposals Mike Suever
5. Proposal and Contracts Overview
6. Customers PWR has different types of customers and sales as identified below:
Government contracts - Prime. These consist of sales to Department of Defense (DoD) (Army, Navy, Air Force, and other DoD agencies); National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) development centers, laboratories, test centers; and other Government departments and agencies (e.g., transportation, energy, and so forth.). Also included are foreign military sales contracted through a DoD or Government agency.
Subcontract. Programs within PWR may be contracted as a subcontractor or team member to another aerospace company or team of contractors on a Government contract.
Commercial and direct foreign sales. These types of sales are to other companies for products or services not subject to government procurement regulations, and to foreign governments as a direct sale.
7. Business Life Cycle
8. Types of Solicitations RFP -- Request for Proposal
RFQ -- Request for Quote
ITQ -- Invitation to Quote
ECP -- Engineering Change Proposal
BAA -- Broad Agency Announcement
Used by DOD for basic and applied research not related to the development of a specific system or hardware procurement
CAN -- Cooperative Agreement Notice
Used to advance and commercialize technology where government has unique capabilities
NTE -- Not to Exceed Proposal
NRA -- NASA Research Announcement
Used by NASA for research interests in support of NASA programs
PRDA -- Program Research and Development Announcement
Used by DOD for exploratory research that has general application and is not system specific
9. Contract Types Contract types are grouped into two broad categories:
Fixed price
Cost reimbursement
The specific contract types range from firm fixed-price, in which the contractor has full responsibility for the performance costs and resulting profit (or loss), to cost-plus-fixed-fee, in which the contractor has minimal responsibility for the performance cost and the negotiated fee is fixed. In between are the various incentive type contracts in which the contractor's responsibility for the performance costs and the profit a fee incentives offered are tailored to the uncertainties involved in contract performance.
Time and materials contracts offer characteristics of both fixed-price and Cost-reimbursement type contracts. Indefinite-delivery type contracts also offer unique contracting characteristics
10. Types of Contracts Cost Reimbursable (Cost Type)
Cost Plus Percentage of Cost (Illegal)
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Cost Plus Award Fee
Cost Plus Incentive Fee
Fixed Price
Firm Fixed Price
Fixed Price Level of Effort
11. Types of Contracts Time and Material (T&M) Contracts
A T&M type contract provides for acquiring supplies or services on the basis of both
a. Direct labor hours at specified fixed hourly rates that include wages, overhead, general and administrative (G&A) expenses, and profit.
b. Materials at cost, including, if appropriate, material handling (overhead) costs as a part of material costs.
12. Contracting Methods Formal advertising (sealed bid) is preferred by the Government
Contracting by negotiation is the alternative
Governed by FAR 15-101
Basis for agreement on terms and price
13. Cost Type (Cost Reimbursable) Costs are paid provided they are
Allowable – check FAR
Allocable – charge the right contract and comply with the CAS Disclosure Statement
Direct or Indirect or G&A
Fee is based on “Target Cost”
Proposal and negotiations determine target cost and are used to establish fee
14. Firm Fixed Price Used when costs can be estimated with good assurance e.g., based on recent production cost experience
You do a defined job and get a defined payment
Can be used for large production contracts
Risks and opportunities are high
15. Fixed Price Level of Effort Used for small contracts or task orders
For example –
200 hours @ $200 / hour. Bill hours at a rate.
Your billing rate includes your profit.
Subtleties about engineering hours vs. business hours
Ensure contract is clear.
16. Risk vs. Reward Cost reimbursable contracts inherently have limited risk for the contractor. They are most frequently used for new technology and research and development contracts – not production.
Fixed price contracts involve risk. The contractor needs to deliver a good product no matter what the cost.
Profit opportunities may be greater on FP contracts than on cost reimbursable.
17. Contract Modifications The Government uses the “Changes” clause to add or delete work
Must be in scope of original contract
Requires and “equitable adjustment” to contract cost, fee, period of performance, schedule, place of delivery, etc.
Change proposals are submitted and negotiated on a fairly routine basis
18. What Is A Winning Proposal? Having defined a proposal, what is a winning proposal?
What are the characteristics of the proposal, the organization, and the solution which make it attractive to evaluators?
19. What Is A Winning Proposal? Winning proposals have four characteristics in common:
The supplier fully understands the needs and problems.
The supplier knows how to satisfy the needs or solve the problems and offers a suitable plan.
The supplier is well qualified by virtue of experience and resources, including personnel, to carry out the proposed plan; and
The price asked is reasonable and is within the organization's budget.
21. PWRFirewall Training
22. PWR Firewall Training Definition of a Firewall:
23. PWR Firewall Training Types of Firewall Work Restrictions:
Duration of the Firewall
Physical Segregation of Work
Electronic Segregation of Information
Past Employment Restrictions
Future Work Restrictions
Information Marking Requirements
24. Firewall Procedure/Process:
A firewall assures compliance with the terms of a Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) with another company.
A NDA assures that PWR will use that company’s proprietary information only for the purposes identified in the NDA
A NDA assures that only a defined group (e.g., employees and possibly contract labor and/or consultants) who have a need to know the information will have access to that company’s proprietary information.
PWR Firewall Training
25. PWR Firewall Training Firewall Procedure/Process (cont):
A firewall is appropriate when a Boeing organization is involved in assisting an agency (or other customer) to define the requirements for a program, and another organization within PWR is likely to bid for the program.
- FAR 9.505-1 or 9.505-2 may prohibit PWR participation in the subsequent procurement because of the concern that PWR might craft the requirements so as to give it an advantage against potential competitors.
A firewall may arise where PWR is a participant on more than one team competing for a contract.
- It assures that the PWR IPT’s supporting the different teams bidding for the contract do not share information about their team’s proposal with persons supporting any other team.
26. PWR Management Responsibilities: PWR Firewall Training
27. Firewalled Team Responsibilities:
PWR Firewall Training
28. Non-Firewalled Process Area Support Team Responsibilities: PWR Firewall Training
29. Restrictions:
PWR Firewall Training
30. Third Party Proprietary Information PWR Firewall Training
31. What is a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) A Non Disclosure Agreement is an Agreement between the Parties that:
Protects trade secrets and proprietary information
Defines rights and obligations of parties with respect to information being shared
Describes nature of information, permitted use, type of protection, how long will the information be shared, with whom, etc.
An NDA is a legally binding contract when executed by all parties
32. When is An NDA Needed NDAs are used generally when disclosure of Proprietary Information will take place in the course of discussions prior to execution of a definitive business contract.
Prepared in connection with specific programs or business or technical discussions
33. Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) An NDA is not required when the exchange of data occurs under the scope of a purchase order (PO) that incorporate proprietary information protection in the Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc. (PWR) General Provisions unless there is a PWR/program requirement to obtain a separate agreement even though PO includes the proprietary information.
34. PWR Proposal Process
35. Pre-RFP Planning Identify customer needs/funding constraints
Understand market needs
Identify competition and determine their approach
Evaluate your strengths & weaknesses vs. competition & customer expectations
Identify your proposal team and sub-tier suppliers
Generate capture strategy - win factors, themes
Identify key personnel -capture team (Engineering processes, OPS, C&P, QA, others as needed)
Identify requirements
Develop PA budget for management and team (inchstone level)
Identify IR&D/capital requirements
36. Proposal Process
37. Proposal Process Overview
38. Analyze the Proposal Requirements Read the request for proposal (RFP)
Understand the statement of work (SOW) and proposal type
Generate ground rules and assumptions
Proposal preparation guidelines
Due date
Required volumes
Page and print specifications
Evaluation criteria
Technical description (SOW)
Expected program length
Expected program cost
Procurement contract type
Deliverable items (hardware, data, etc.) Activity:
Analyze actual solicitation (PRDA, BAA, or?)
Customer
Contract type
Work and deliverables
Program length and cost
Proposal due date
Format guidelines
Evaluation criteriaActivity:
Analyze actual solicitation (PRDA, BAA, or?)
Customer
Contract type
Work and deliverables
Program length and cost
Proposal due date
Format guidelines
Evaluation criteria
39. Think of the RFP as a Quiz Answer the questions clearly and explicitly
What? -- SOW/WBS/program plan
How? -- Baseline/tech approach
When? -- Master program schedule
Who? -- Organization/RAM
Where? -- Facilities
Why? -- Discriminators, themes, trades
40. Beginning of the Proposal Process Proposal manager identified
Review available data
Capture strategy
Program overview
MIRs or selection criteria - Win factors, themes
Develop WBS & dictionary
SOW & specifications
Design-to-cost targets
Program schedule
Risk management plan
Business plan (Program Performance Plan)
Establish technical concepts
Program organization
Make/buy plan
Hardware list
Test plan
Determine profit objective
41. Proposal Compliance Developing Requirements Matrices
42. Proposal Receipt RFP receipt by PWR Contracts
Accounting Established
Proposal Plan of Action Developed
Proposal Manager Calls Kick-off meeting
Proposal Team begins the Requirements Review and Shred
Systems Integrity develops Supplier Flowdowns
43. Purpose Ties proposal response to requirements and evaluation criteria
Flows RFP requirements to proposal outline
Tool for establishing proper page count
Ensures compliance with proposal requirements
44. How Matrix Developed We use a macro developed in house that parses a Word document into an Excel spreadsheet*
We then use the spreadsheet to develop an annotated proposal outline with descriptive headings, section assignments, page allocations, graphic notes, themes, writing assignments/instructions, and linkages to customer’s evaluation criteria
45. Requirements Matrix
46. DRD Matrix
47. How Suppliers Can Help We recommend that Suppliers use a similar principle in reviewing PWR Requests for Proposals or Quotations
Often, we have tried many ways of identifying key/critical elements needed within the proposal and with rare exception they’re missed
In the past, we have bolded the key/critical elements, developed checklists, etc. to no avail.
We welcome any ideas on how to get our RFP’s read by the Suppliers!!
48. Generating the Proposal
49. Proposal Preparation Proposal Outline
Themes
Mockup
Technical & Cost are to be Prepared Together
Approach must be Life Cycle Oriented
PWR Affordability Process
Proposal Schedule
50. Proposal Steps
51. Proposal Planning Steps Develop:
Proposal schedule
Executive/process management review plan
Volume outlines
Proposal responsibility assignment matrix
Identify attendees to kick-off meeting
Identify relevant program history from which to base estimates
Proposal ground rules & pricing instructions
RFP compliance matrix
Plan proposal kickoff meeting
52. Study the RFP, Then Create the Outline Write the outline to match the RFP
What the customer asked for, the way they asked for it
Redline the RFP–then write your outline
Analyze the similarities and differences in:
Instructions, Evaluation Criteria and Technical Description/requirements
Choose a technique to address all areas:
Embed one section's requirements within another
Cross reference to account for all requirements
Coordinate outline with compliance matrix Make each item a heading initially so nothing is forgotten
Format the headings as they will appear in the proposal
Add section themes
Address the SOW item by item
Address the evaluation criteria explicitly
Assign writers and page allocations
Indicate desired tables and figures
Include schedule, WBS, RAM, organization chart
Outline development should be interactive
Revise and redistribute as needed (highlight changes in the morning meeting)Make each item a heading initially so nothing is forgotten
Format the headings as they will appear in the proposal
Add section themes
Address the SOW item by item
Address the evaluation criteria explicitly
Assign writers and page allocations
Indicate desired tables and figures
Include schedule, WBS, RAM, organization chart
Outline development should be interactive
Revise and redistribute as needed (highlight changes in the morning meeting)
53. Proposal Kick Off Meeting (PPOA) Brief proposal team operating groundrules
Brief Program requirements, MIR’s, Potential Competitors etc
Distribute SOW, specifications, WBS etc.
Brief proposal outline, mockups, and executive summary
Distribute schedules, RAMS, budgets (hours/task for each person)
Communicate Make/Buy plans (ie for the Bill of Material)
Distribute DTC goals for each IPT
Communicate Tech Volume and Cost Volume requirements
Identify outstanding information and action plan
54. Technical and Cost are Prepared in Parallel
55. The Proposal Schedule (30 days) Must be complete prior to kickoff meeting
Should include:
Exact calendar dates based on RFP data
Kickoff Preparation
Include capture team products
Proposal input preparation periods
Final Outline
Mockups
Drafts
Final revisions complete
Pricing schedule
Final cost targets
Manpower inputs/BOEs
Subcontractor/purchased material bids
Final pricing runs
Reviews
Printing/Shipping
56. Fact-Finding PWR Pricing acts as lead to support ALL audit activities
Provides DCAA, etc. With proposal copies
Coordinates all meetings between DCAA & PWR staff
Documents all issues and responses
Attends exit conference
CA acts as lead to support all fact finding activities
Coordinate all meeting between customer & rd
Documents all issues and responses
PM & functions support both as need
57. Negotiations PWR Legal/CA acts as lead to support ALL Negotiation activities
coordinate all meeting between customer & RD
documents all issues and responses
exchanges offers & counter offers
Summarize cost impacts for Management
PM & functions support both as need
Pricer updates C&P data & coordinates disclosures w/CA
Pricer performs sweeps & certs if applicable
CA completes memo of negotiations
58. Make/Buy
59. Make or Buy Planning Process Executive Mgmt responsible will co-Chair or appoints Program Manager to co-Chair the Make/Buy Committee
Operations Executive Mgmt will co-Chair or delegate to a subordinate manager the Make/Buy Committee
Make/Buy Committee consists of:
Finance
Supply Management (Committee Secretary)
Engineering
Quality Assurance
Business Development
Contracts
Human Resources
Small Business Administrator
60. Make or Buy Planning Process The Make/Buy decision making process divides parts and processes into the following three categories:
Must Make: Hardware consisting of details, subassemblies and assemblies that historically demand extreme attention & close coordination between functions.
Must Buy: Hardware such as raw material, castings/forgings, catalog or industrial hardware that PWR cannot produce.
Can Make or Buy: Hardware not contained in the above categories and could be made in house or procured. Typically, the majority of Program requirements fall into this category.
61. Make or Buy Planning Process
A Bill of Material (BOM) or conceptual BOM is developed by the Integrated Product Team and/or Engineering.
The Integrated Product Teams, based upon recommendations from PWR Operations, and in conjunction with their Industrial Systems Integration Teams performs an assessment of capacity, capability, overall costs required to support the program and develop a sourcing strategy.
62. Make or Buy Planning Process IPT presents the program sourcing strategy of make or buy recommendations to the Make/Buy Committee
The Committee is responsible for sourcing material in a manner the best utilizes PWR Operations’ and Supplier resources.
Prime consideration is given to quality, cost and schedule requirements
The Committee reviews the Program Sourcing Strategy considering core competencies, cost, schedule, risks, requirements, Small Business objectives, etc.
A Specific Program Make/Buy Plan developed & Approved
Plan integrated into the Program Execution Plan
63. Make/Buy Analysis
64. Supplier Risk Assessment
65. Manufacture or Purchase Planning Process Internal Process to decide:
Sufficient capacity and support to core competencies exist to make product
If not, recommend outsourcing
Decision to be in concurrence with the PWR-Operations Strategic Plan
Similar to Make or Buy – Committee formed to review same as Make or Buy
Normally convenes after Prime Contract Award to PWR
Analysis performed to consider Program schedules, cost, shop load and process capabilities and risks
Upon analysis completion, subcommittees present recommendations to Committee
Committee approves and documents manufacture or purchase plan
66. Types of Estimates
67. Types of Estimates
Within the proposal process, various kinds of estimates and quotations are prepared as defined in the following text. These definitions are consistent with those published by the Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis (SCEA) and DoD. Cost estimates are primarily prepared to respond to solicitations, however; they are also prepared to support technical studies, life cycle cost (LCC), cost as an independent variable (CAIV), "what if exercises, and design trade studies.
Budgetary and Rough Order of Magnitude(ROM) - These estimates are for comparative studies on new programs and long-range procurement planning for established programs. Both the customer and PWR use them for analysis, preliminary program planning and scheduling purposes, and establishment of fund allocations. These estimates are usually prepared from minimum design and work statement information. Planning, budgetary, and rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates do not bind PWR to perform a contract within a given price. However, because of the frequent reliance on these cost/prices for fiscal year funding and procurement planning and scheduling, considerable effort is made to achieve accuracy in their preparation. Contingencies may be added to these estimates to cover uncertainties.
68. Types of Estimates Firm Quotations - These are prepared to definitize the price of a program or work package. When definitized, the price is a binding obligation on PWR. Estimates for firm quotations are normally based on well-defined statements of work and plans, but can also be based on minimum design and work statement information.
Not-to-exceed (NTE) - A not-to-exceed (NTE) estimate is a firm and binding obligation by PWR to perform at a cost to the customer not greater than the NTE quotation, assuming no change in the contractual baseline. NTE estimates are generally quoted to a customer when the statement of work and other conditions are definitive enough to establish a firm baseline. A contingency is often added to allow for definition and cost estimating uncertainties.
Not-less-than (NLT) -A not-less-than (NLT) estimate is a firm credit estimate by PWR and includes all requirements of an NTE proposal except for the ensuing commitment, which will not be less than the NLT quotation.
69. RFP/RFQ ProcessRFQ-RFP Training
70. Difference of RFP and RFQ and RFI
71. Difference of RFP and RFQ and RFI
Definitions
Types of solicitations
Evaluation criteria
SPI Process
72. Difference of RFP and RFQ and RFI Request for Proposal (RFP)
Request for Quote (RFQ)
Request for information (RFI)
73. Difference of RFP and RFQ and RFI DEFINITION of RFP:
Request for Proposal (RFP) - A solicitation to prospective suppliers where the supplies and/or services described are highly complex, undeveloped products and/or services, requiring a response detailing technical and management expertise and a proposed design/development approach.
74. Difference of RFP and RFQ and RFI DEFINITION of RFQ:
Request for Quotation (RFQ) - A solicitation to prospective suppliers wherein the requirements described are existing, “off-the-shelf” equipment, build-to-print parts with known specifications, common services, or otherwise sufficiently defined so that the award can be made on the basis of price and past performance from the responsive bidders.
75. Difference of RFP and RFQ and RFI DEFINITION of RFI:
Request for information (RFI) - is a standard business process whose purpose is to collect written information about the capabilities of various suppliers. Normally it follows a format that can be used for comparative purposes.
An RFI is primarily used to gather information to help make a decision on what steps to take next. RFIs are therefore seldom the final stage and are instead often used in combination with the following: request for proposal (RFP), and request for quotation (RFQ).
See Sample RFI – NASA Display of Shuttle and SSME
76. Types of solicitations A solicitation is a document, sent to prospective contractors by a Government agency, requesting the submission of offers or information. This is a generic term that includes the following types of solicitations:
Invitations for Bids (IFBs)
Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Requests for Quotations (RFQs)
77. Invitation for Bids (IFB) The Invitation for Bid (IFB) is the solicitation document used in Sealed Bidding procurements.
IFBs must describe the Government’s requirements clearly, accurately, and completely.
It includes all documents needed by prospective bidders for the purpose of bidding plus all terms and conditions of the prospective contract (except price) so that all bidders will submit bids on the same basis and award can be made solely on the basis of price and price-related factors.
FAR 14.101. You will use this type of solicitation when your requirement is definitive, pricing is stable, competition is expected, and there is not a need to hold discussions with any potential bidders.
78. Buyer’s Role in the RFQ/RFP Process Upon receipt of a requirement the Buyer reviews and determines if the originating organization(s) has furnished complete specifications, blueprints, statements of work (SOW), description of item(s) to be purchased, etc., so that requirements can be adequately defined in the RFQ/RFP and any resulting Purchase Order (PO).
The Buyer will contact originating organization(s) or Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) if additional data is required.
79. RFQ Structure The Buyer is responsible for the entire content of the RFQ. The RFQ should be structured in such a manner to assure that all requirements are clearly delineated on the RFQ and that the supplier clearly understands the requirements.
In some cases, the Buyer may need to provide additional clarification of the requirements to assure complete understanding by the supplier. In such cases, the Buyer is responsible for providing consistent information to all solicited suppliers.
80. TINA, CAS, SB Plan REMINDER:
During solicitation phase for Government procurements $500K and above, consider the applicability of:
TINA - $650K (FAR 15.403-4)
CAS - $650K (FAR 52.230-2)
SB Subcontracting Plan - $550K (FAR 52.219-9)
81. Supplier Steps To Providing A Responsive Proposal Do’s
Read the RFP Instructions
Contact the Buyer regarding RFP questions
Meet the RFP deadline and provide a Proposal which meets the RFP instructions
Protect PWR proprietary data
Protect Export controlled data
Don’ts
Contact technical personnel for questions during the proposal process unless Buyer instructed
Wait to the last minute to ask for an extension
Continually ask for extensions
82. Request for proposal Key objectives
Obtain correct information to enable sound business decisions.
Ensure that all suppliers have an equal understanding of the requirements.
Enable a broader and creative range of solutions to be considered.
Responsive Bids allow PWR purchasing to evaluate proposals to obtain a favorable deal.
83. Evaluation Criteria Responsive Bid
Price
Delivery
Technical Solution
Past Performance (SPI)
Financial Stability
Agreed Upon Terms & Conditions
84. Steps In The RFP Evaluation Process Step One: Review All Proposals
Step Two: Determine Status. Determine if proposal is “responsive” or “non-responsive”
Step Three: Score Proposals based on criteria established in the RFP
Step Four: Discuss Proposals. The evaluation committee reaches a “unified understanding” of the criteria and corresponding responses. Individual scores may be adjusted at this point based on discussion. Tally results.
Step Five: Interview. This step is optional. This is an opportunity for both sides to explain their viewpoints
85. Steps In The RFP Evaluation Process Step Six: Discussion/Negotiation. This step can be optional, but may be required.
Step Seven: Best and Final Offer. This is optional. Once a BAFO is received the committee will evaluate it in the same manner as the original proposal.
Step Eight: Recommendation. Written recommendation includes scores, justification and rationale for the decision.
Step Nine: Management Review of committee scoring and justification. If accepted, the winning proposal will be used to roll up in PWR proposal or award PO to supplier if using company funds or after PWR is awarded a contract.
86. Source Selection
87. Proposal/Source Selection Receipt of Proposal
Best Value Proposal Evaluation
Quality Performance
Schedule Performance
Price
Non-recurring costs impact to overall price evaluation
Proposal Evaluation Tool (SPI Tool)
Terms & Conditions
Technical Evaluation (as required)
Source Selection Board (as required)
88. Source Selection
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
To define the process for fairly and ethically evaluating and selecting best value sources of supplies and services.
Competitive Procurements
Non-Competitive Procurements
89. Source Selection process PWR Buyer Criteria – See PWR 5.3.2
Selection Process
Competitive (Best Value – SPI evaluation)
Non-Competitive (Determination of reasonableness)
Fact-finding
Negotiation
Award
90. Evaluation of Quotations or Offers Many source selections are relatively straight forward and may be completed primarily on the basis of price competition. Other more complex source selections require an assessment of other factors.
Best Value Analysis - An evaluation technique based upon an integrated assessment of a supplier’s technical, management, cost or price, and schedule elements, as well as the supplier’s past performance record with PWR, intended to select the source offering the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement.
91.
92. SPI Process A formula used to evaluate suppliers’ delivery and quality performance.
The model is weighted: 40% SDR (Supplier Delivery Rating) and 60% SQR (Supplier Quality Rating).
93. SPI Calculation The Supplier Performance Index (SPI) is calculated as follows:
Here are some sample calculations:
2 – ( SQR * .60 + SDR * .40) = SPI
100
SUPPLIER A 2 – ( 0.588 + 0.400 ) = 1.012
SUPPLIER B 2 – ( 0.582 + 0.388 ) = 1.030
SUPPLIER C 2 – ( 0.528 + 0.352 ) = 1.120
94. How is the SPI used? PWR buyers use the SPI as the primary factor in their evaluation of supplier proposals for inspected items. The example below illustrates how it works.
SUPPLIER A SUPPLIER B SUPPLIER C
QUOTED PRICE $1,035.00 $1,050.00 $1,023.00
multiplied by SPI 1.012 1.03 1.12
--------------- ------------- -------------
EVALUATED PRICE $1,047.42 $1,081.50 $1,145.76
Supplier A could be selected for the award, even though their quoted price was not the lowest.
The closer a supplier’s SPI is to 1.000, our experience indicates, the more likely they will meet PWR’s quality and delivery requirements.
95. Fact-Finding
PWR Fact-Finding Questions will be covered in our next section
Certified cost and pricing data will be discussed in the next section
96. PWR Evaluation Criteria and Process
99. Why Do We Need a Cost Analysis? For government contracts, the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), requires the submission of cost and pricing data:
When the proposed price is expected to exceed $650,000.
When the pricing of a change or modification to a contract exceeds $650,000
For commercial contracts a cost analysis is required:
To comply with company procedures.
Because it makes good business sense. When you start to talk about TINA, be sure to tell the students that this is a government requirement and not all UTC sites are required to adhere to TINA. If your site works on government contracts then you need to know the details of TINA. Check with your local subcontract advisor for additional information about working with TINA.
For sites not working on government contracts you need to check with your local subcontract advisor to find out what policies and procedures apply to your site.When you start to talk about TINA, be sure to tell the students that this is a government requirement and not all UTC sites are required to adhere to TINA. If your site works on government contracts then you need to know the details of TINA. Check with your local subcontract advisor for additional information about working with TINA.
For sites not working on government contracts you need to check with your local subcontract advisor to find out what policies and procedures apply to your site.
100. What is a Price Analysis? A price analysis is the process of examining and evaluating a prospective price by comparing the price with other available pricing
Typical price analysis techniques include:
Competition
Catalog/market pricing
Comparison to other costs (historical, similar-to, in-house estimate, parametric/cost estimating relationships)
Value/visual analysis Do a quick review of price analysis. Tell the students if they want more information about price analysis they should take the Price Analysis course. Do a quick review of price analysis. Tell the students if they want more information about price analysis they should take the Price Analysis course.
101. What is a Cost Analysis? A cost analysis is the review and evaluation of the separate cost elements and proposed profit of a supplier’s cost or pricing data.
It is the judgmental factors applied in projecting from historical data to the estimated costs to form an opinion on the degree to which the proposed costs represent a fair & reasonable the cost.
Both of the above items assumes reasonable economy and efficiency
102. Overall Cost Analysis Process Introduce the overall process. Details will be discussed on the following viewfoils.Introduce the overall process. Details will be discussed on the following viewfoils.
103. DCAA Assist Audit In the event a subcontractor denies access to their cost & pricing or rate data the Cost Analyst should request DCAA audit or rate verification
The DCAA audit request is initiated by submitting a request in writing to the cognizant ACO, along with a copy of the subcontractor’s proposal. The request will identify the supplier, contract number and any specific audit needs, i.e. Material, labor hours, rates, etc. or just direct and indirect labor rates
A report will be released by the DCAA to the cognizant ACO
The ACO will release the report to the requesting Cost Analyst
The DCAA’s findings will be utilized in the final cost analysis report.
104. Cost Analysis Process The Supplier Management Agent/Buyer is responsible for:
Request cost analysis from the Finance Cost Analysis if thresholds are exceeded
Requesting additional information from the supplier (as required) to complete a cost analysis
Supporting fact find (as required)
Responsible for understanding the logic/details of the cost analysis as completed by the cost analyst
Preparing procurement board/memo for review with management.
Before you show this slide, ask the students this question:
What is a procurement agent responsible for in the cost analysis process?
Show the slide and compare it to the answers the students gave. Did they know all the procurement agent’s responsibilities? Additionally, at different sites the procurement agents may have other responsibilities in addition to the responsibilities shown on the slide. Check with your local subcontract advisor for other responsibilities that may be included as part of your job as a procurement agent at your site.Before you show this slide, ask the students this question:
What is a procurement agent responsible for in the cost analysis process?
Show the slide and compare it to the answers the students gave. Did they know all the procurement agent’s responsibilities? Additionally, at different sites the procurement agents may have other responsibilities in addition to the responsibilities shown on the slide. Check with your local subcontract advisor for other responsibilities that may be included as part of your job as a procurement agent at your site.
105. Learning Curve Rate of Improvement
100% curve slope = no learning
Robots, 100% automated (very rare)
Rate is less when most of the work is done by machines (flatter slope)
As a task is repeated, the more efficient the task becomes, due to operator efficiency, tool design, method and process improvements, etc
All areas of the enterprise contribute to the overall performance Most of learning is due to improvements outside of the individual worker.
Some examples are:
Improvements in tooling
Facilitating engineering changes
Lean activities (Accelerated Improvement Workshops)
Progressive management.Most of learning is due to improvements outside of the individual worker.
Some examples are:
Improvements in tooling
Facilitating engineering changes
Lean activities (Accelerated Improvement Workshops)
Progressive management.
106. Learning Curve The greater the amount of manual labor, the greater the opportunity for improvement (steeper slope)
The steeper the curve slope (lower curve %) the greater the rate of improvement.
Example of manual assembly versus work performed by programmed numerical controlled machines—(although improvements can be achieved by improving the efficiency of the program).Example of manual assembly versus work performed by programmed numerical controlled machines—(although improvements can be achieved by improving the efficiency of the program).
107. Learning Curve Determining the Curve Slope
First, perform regression analysis of the actual data.
If the projection produces an unrealistic answer, the correlation is poor, or you have only one data point, then:
Use a force curve using a single data point based on a historical curve slope for a similar item. If no historical slopes are available, then:
Then use the following rule of thumb curve slope percentages:
Sheet Metal 95%
Machining 90%
NC Machining 95%
Assembly 85%
There are published lists of curve slope percentages. A regression analysis requires multiple data points.
Must have to have at least one data point on which to apply historical slopes of similar items or “rule of thumb” slopes.
The data point used is generally the most recent data point provided that is not contaminated with abnormal problems.
A regression analysis requires multiple data points.
Must have to have at least one data point on which to apply historical slopes of similar items or “rule of thumb” slopes.
The data point used is generally the most recent data point provided that is not contaminated with abnormal problems.
108. Learning Curve Advantages
Universal tool
Projects continuous improvement
Uses past performance to project the future
Able to find line of best fit
Disadvantages
Need to be aware of make/buy and process changes.
Must have data to develop.
Manufacturing problems are included in the historical data base (rework, scrap, etc.) The use of the “Learning Curve” has become almost universal throughout the aerospace industry since the 1930s.
Last bullet comment—Do not want to project abnormal problems into the future.The use of the “Learning Curve” has become almost universal throughout the aerospace industry since the 1930s.
Last bullet comment—Do not want to project abnormal problems into the future.
109. Quantity Adjustment An attempt to normalize (adjust) the historical data base (as it relates to procurement quantities) to a constant base, in order to account for large changes in quantities
When the item being procured has a large amount of fixed cost or is a common commercial item, then that quantity break is appropriate
Curve would be 100% with no fixed cost
As fixed cost increases, the curve slope % decreases.
This tool accounts for the effect on cost of amortizing fixed costs (setup) over smaller or larger lot sizes.
Determine the Curve Slope
With No Fixed Cost $0 Curve = 100%
As Fixed Cost Increases Curve Slope % Decrease
This tool accounts for the effect on cost of amortizing fixed costs (setup) over smaller or larger lot sizes.
Determine the Curve Slope
With No Fixed Cost $0 Curve = 100%
As Fixed Cost Increases Curve Slope % Decrease
110. Material Material–purchased items/services which become part of the final, deliverable product
Four common categories of material are as follows:
Raw material—requires further processing.
Subcontracted Items—assembled parts that have been offloaded to another supplier for manufacture.
Outside processing.
Purchased parts—parts processed from raw material that are bought complete. Define material cost and each of the four categories.
Explain the difference between each of the four common material categories.
Provide an example of each.
Raw material ------ 2 inch Aluminum plate
Subcontracted Item ------ Wire Harness assembly off-loaded
Machine plate - machine to PWR drawings
Outside processing ------ Painting
Drop test
Purchase Part ------ Fuel Pump
Flight ComputerDefine material cost and each of the four categories.
Explain the difference between each of the four common material categories.
Provide an example of each.
Raw material ------ 2 inch Aluminum plate
Subcontracted Item ------ Wire Harness assembly off-loaded
Machine plate - machine to PWR drawings
Outside processing ------ Painting
Drop test
Purchase Part ------ Fuel Pump
Flight Computer
111. Material Bill of Material (BOM)
The engineering drawings are the source of the BOM.
An itemized listing of all the material items/services that are required to build a product.
Determine the best value supplier and associated cost for the material item or serves.
Typically the BOM is evaluated by validating a sample of the total parts or BOM. Use next viewfoil to explain a BOM.
Explain that the source to develop a BOM is based on the Engineering drawing and other engineering documentation in order to determine the requirements.
Next you determine if the requirement is a make or buy item/service.
Then source selection is conducted to determine best value supplier and the associated cost for the item or serves.
Evaluation of BOM.
Generally an evaluation or review of BOM is not based on a review of each item in the BOM. It is generally based on a selected sample of items in the BOM and balance of the items are decremented based on the results of the sample.
See next viewfoil.Use next viewfoil to explain a BOM.
Explain that the source to develop a BOM is based on the Engineering drawing and other engineering documentation in order to determine the requirements.
Next you determine if the requirement is a make or buy item/service.
Then source selection is conducted to determine best value supplier and the associated cost for the item or serves.
Evaluation of BOM.
Generally an evaluation or review of BOM is not based on a review of each item in the BOM. It is generally based on a selected sample of items in the BOM and balance of the items are decremented based on the results of the sample.
See next viewfoil.
112. Rate Verification Forward Pricing Rate Agreement
A written agreement negotiated between a contractor and the government to utilize certain rates or prices during a specified period in pricing contracts or modifications
Represents reasonable projections of specific costs that may not easily be estimated for, identified with, or generated by a specific contract
May include rates for labor, indirect costs, scrap, obsolescence, etc.
113. Rate Verification Government audits
Accounting and/or technical audit performed by a government agency
Government accounting audit is requested when PWR does not have audit rights
Government technical audit is required when supplier will not provide cost/pricing data to PWR (i.e., Labor hour history). PWR will request a rate or technical audit, only if PWR does not have audit rights.PWR will request a rate or technical audit, only if PWR does not have audit rights.
114. Fact-Finding
115. PWR Fact-Find Questions The following data is the standard supporting documentation the Cost Analysis Department requests when certified cost and pricing data is required:
A summary description of the operation of the supplier's cost estimating system (New Projects & Existing/Repeat Projects).
Cost breakdown based upon supplier's estimating system (Non-Recurring/Recurring-D.L.; Overhead; Material; Other Direct Cost; G&A; Profit, etc.). Provide basis of estimate (actual, history, estimate, etc.) for labor hours
Priced Bill of Material
a. Explanation of method and data used by the supplier in preparing the BOM
b. Explanation of contingencies, if any.
Explanation of method and data used by the supplier in preparation of direct labor hour forecast for this purchase order.
Direct labor hour forecast by month and by unit or lot if respective production is involved.
Basis for forecasting direct hourly rates (Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.).
116. PWR Fact-Find Questions Basis for forecasting burden rates (Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.)
Actual Burden rates experienced by year for the previous two calendar years.
Negotiated burden rates experienced by year for the previous two calendar years and the Government agency with whom such rates were negotiated (i.e. DCAA) - if applicable.
Analysis of burden pools by account and by year for the previous two calendar years classified by fixed and variable costs.
Total of direct labor hours or dollars expended by year for the previous two calendar years.
Forecast of direct labor hours or dollars for the period to be covered by and including the purchase order together with an outline of the basis of the forecast.
Actual sales backlog at the beginning of the previous and the current calendar year.
Profit substantiation.
Was a learning curve applied? What type of curve is used (CUM. AVG. UNIT, etc.)
117. PWR Fact-Find Questions How many hours were proposed for the first unit?
Are there any contingencies in supplier's proposal for labor hours?
Was there any learning curve applied to material costs?
Provide support documentation for "driver" items representing 80% of material cost (i.e. Quote; P.O.; Inventory, etc.)
Does proposed material provide for mortality? If so, applicable to all items?
Does material cost include a handling charge or other burden application?
Are there other contingencies in supplier's proposed material cost? If yes, please describe.
Basis for forecasting G&A rate
a. Actual G & A rate experienced by year for the previous two calendar years
b. Negotiated burden rates experienced by year for the previous two calendar years and the Government agency with whom such rates were negotiated (i.e. DCAA) - if applicable
Explanation of the difference between a & b - if applicable
Analysis of G & A pools by account and by year for the previous two calendar years classified by fixed and variable costs.
118. PWR Fact-Find Questions Other Cost - Provide documentation to support other cost items if applicable.
Does the proposal contain any unallowable cost (FAR: 31.205)? If so, please identify.
Provide documentation (actual cost or estimated cost at completion) on current or previous PWR procurements of the same or similar item.
119. PWR Technical Evaluation of Supplier Proposals
120. PWR Technical Evaluation Criteria Technical Evaluations of supplier proposals form the foundation for subsequent price negotiations
The Technical Evaluation consists of an evaluation of the supplier’s technical and cost proposals
The Technical Evaluation of the supplier’s technical proposal is a comprehensive and responsive evaluation of the criteria set forth in the solicitation
The Technical Evaluation of a supplier’s cost proposal is a review and assessment by qualified technical personnel of the following points:
labor mix appropriateness including number of hours and labor category proposed;
type and quantities of material proposed;
special tooling and facilities proposed; and,
reasonableness and appropriateness of proposed other direct costs (ODC’s).
121.
Ogives and PTL/Funding Profiles
122. PWR Ogive Definition An Ogive is a frequency distribution of numerical data
Ogives are normally represented on bell curves
Example: If you are plotting 100 hours on a 20/80 Ogive
20 hours (100 x 20% = 20) would fall on the left side of the bell and 80 hours (100 x 80% = 80) on the right side
Valid PWR / ProPricer Ogives: 10/90, 20/80, 30/70, 40/60, 50/50, 60/40, 70/30, 80/20, 90/10
PWR / ProPricer will spread the data between the start / stop months based on the selected Ogives
123. Program Termination Liability (PTL)
124. Background PWR Estimating Systems Manual
Termination Liability Topics
What is Termination Liability
Termination Liability Funding
Termination Costs
Termination Cost Risk Coverage
Special Termination Cost Clause
Estimating Termination Costs
125. Responsibility Estimating and Pricing must work with Contracts/Legal Services and Program Management to ensure that costs resulting from a potential termination are either
a. Included in requested contract funding and submitted in the cost proposal.
b. Covered by appropriate contractual language (such as a Special Termination Cost Clause).
c. Accepted by management as potentially unrecoverable costs.
126. What is Termination Liability? Termination liability is the maximum amount the Government will reimburse a contractor if a contract is terminated.
It includes cost for contract work that has been incurred up to the termination date plus termination cost. In the case of a multi-year contract terminated before completion of the current fiscal year, termination liability includes costs for current year contract work prior to the termination and termination costs for both the current and out years.
127. Termination Liability Funding For incrementally funded contracts, the contractor usually provides the Government an estimate of the funds required to cover the anticipated contract work plus enough funds to cover termination costs (not covered by special contract clauses) for each period of the contract.
The Government will allocate funds to the contract for the current contract performance period based on the funding required. Failure of the contractor to adequately forecast termination costs and include them in the funding requirement may result in inadequate funds being made available to cover costs in the event the contract is terminated.
If this situation occurs, the contractor may not be able to recover any incurred costs in excess of the funded amount.
128. Termination Costs There are eight categories of termination costs. Organizations should use these cost categories to help identify potential termination costs in their program and make provisions to minimize the financial risk associated with them. The eight different categories are
Before termination costs.
Costs continuing after termination (FAR 31.205-42(b)).
?Initial costs (FAR 31.205-42(c)).
Loss of useful value (FAR 31.205-42(d)).
Rental under unexpired leases (FAR 31.205-42(e)).
Alterations of leased property (FAR 31.205-42(f)).
Settlement expenses (FAR 31.205-42(g)).
Subcontractor claims (FAR 31.205-42(h)).
129. Termination Cost Risk Coverage A upcoming chart displays the termination costs that have been historically covered in the PWR termination estimate (calculated by leading labor and material) or by the special termination cost clause. Costs in the potentially uncovered category are not addressed by either of these methods.
If a contract has no special termination cost clause, or has significant costs in the potentially uncovered category, then these costs need to be separately estimated and added to the PWR termination liability line values, (see Figure 8.7-1) covered by additional contract clauses, or accepted as potential risks by management.
130. Special Termination Cost Clause Government contracts and RFPs sometimes include a special termination cost clause. This clause recognizes that if the contract is terminated there will be selected termination costs for which the Government will be obligated to provide additional funding. This clause usually contains a not to exceed funding limitation.
Special termination costs are defined by Department of Defense (DoD) FAR Supplement 252.249-7000. Contracting agencies have different variations to the language covering the specific costs included in a special termination cost clause. Be sure to read the contract provisions to determine the costs that are covered by the clause.
131. Estimating Termination Costs Estimating method-leading cost
PWR typically calculates a termination liability line by leading costs for PWR labor, interdivisional labor, and supplier costs by set periods. Lead times are dependent on the particular circumstances of the individual program. This technique includes in the current funding request, costs for future periods for which PWR may be contractually liable. An example of the approach follows.
PWR labor, associated overhead, and other costs are set forward a specific period of time, usually one to three months.
The interorganizational costs are set forward a month, similar to PWR costs.
Subcontract, supplier, and direct material costs are set forward a specific period of time, usually three months. This offset covers the subcontractor's and suppliers expenditures that have been performed but not yet billed to the prime contractor. For major subcontractors termination liability lines should be requested and compared to the internal calculations. Adjustments to the internal subcontract values should be made if required.
132. Estimating Termination Costs
133. Document current processes (All)
Investigate existing processes (DoD)
Develop PTL tools (Review Questionnaire)
Review Termination Liability costs with Programs
Determine Program Termination Liability costs
Price costs in the ProPricer System
Review Termination Liability costs with Management
Present Termination Liability values to customer PTL Recommendation
134. Typical Six Step PTL Process
Identify the following elements of PTL for the Program life from the Business Operations Budgeting System
Total Expenditures (i.e. MPM/SAP extract)
Non Labor Costs, Budgeted value including common budget elements (i.e. G&A, COM and Fee)
Labor Costs, calculated (mathematical difference of A less B).
Determine PTL values
Identify Labor and Non Labor lead values required to provide PTL coverage in months (Burn Rate)
Before Termination Costs
Costs Continuing After Termination (partial de-staffing only)
Subcontractor Claims
Identify any PTL Special Termination Cost Clause values
Costs Continuing After Termination
Settlement Expense
Identify any potentially uncover costs
Initial Costs
Loss of Useful Value
Rental Under Unexpired Leases
Alterations of Leased Property
Calculate a PTL by GFY quarter
Review PTL values with Program Management
Report PTL values to Upper Mgmt
Review and update PTL values as required PTL Process Description
135.
Completing the PWR Proposal
136. Wrapping Up the Proposal Create Draft /Prelim Run of Pricing
Write technical proposal based on approved mockup
Submit remaining graphics for login and formatting
Check pricing input for completeness and consistency to proposal plan
Draft BOEs
Submit preliminary cost data for Pricing/Finance Management Approval
Review program plan / risk analysis / T&Cs/cost/business plan with approving executives
137. Create Finished Proposal Obtain IPT/process organizations approvals for cost estimates and BOEs
Assemble final proposal
Prepare briefing/documentation for executive approval
Schedule Repro and Data Management effort
Complete technical, management and cost proposal packages with all required backup
Identify/confirm delivery arrangements
138. Proposal Submittal Submit for repro with instructions (include backup copies)
Verify proposal completeness and prepare for delivery
Deliver to customer
139. Prepare for Orals and Fact-Finding Team prepares for orals (if required)
Team responds to CRs & DRs (if any)
BAFO follows same steps as above
PM coordinates PA (or other) budget to support post submittal activities
Develop BAFO strategy based on above
140. Negotiations PWR Legal/CA acts as lead to support ALL Negotiation activities
Coordinate all meeting between customer & RD
Documents all issues and responses
Exchanges offers & counter offers
Summarize cost impacts for Mgmt
PM & functions support both as need
Pricer updates C&P data & coordinates disclosures w/ CA
Pricer performs sweeps & certs if applicable
CA completes memo of negotiation
141. Change proposal
142. Change Proposals Changes occur for a variety of reasons/scenarios
PWR Customer driven change
PWR generated change
Supplier generated change
Not all changes require an equitable adjustment
Equitable adjustment can be schedule and/or price
Adjustments can be increasing or decreasing
Equitable adjustment changes generally are scope or schedule driven
Terms & Conditions are not re-negotiable
143. Change Proposals Not competitive
Scope/schedule changes can be incorporated via an undefinitized change notice (proposal & negotiations to follow)
A formal RFQ/RFP may be sent by PWR
TINA requirements apply (aggregate value, i.e., $350K increase + $300K decrease = $650K TINA change value)
It is not an opportunity to “Get Well.” The equitable adjustment must only consider the impact of the actual change.
144. Change Proposals Pursuant to PO “Changes” clause, supplier obligated to place change notice into work.
Proposal & Negotiation Process should be timely (FAR requirement to be complete in less than 180 days – PWR Goal is 120 days)
Supplier is obligated to present PWR with a fully documented change proposal within fifteen calendar days of PO change receipt.