Common use of Task Proposal Clause in Contracts

Task Proposal. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of each SOW by e-mail, and shall develop and forward to the COR within fourteen (14) calendar days a written Task Proposal for accomplishing the assigned task within the period specified. Faster response time for emergency tasks will be mutually agreed upon by the Contracting Officer and the Contractor. Additional time may be allowed upon request, if necessary, subject to approval by the CO. The proposal shall include: 1. A narrative description of the Contractor's understanding of the activities required to satisfy the requirement 2. A narrative description of the Contractor's proposed solution - plans for performance, technical approach, any problem areas, and assumptions, if applicable 3. Definition of milestones, deliverables, and schedules, as appropriate 4. A detailed schedule with the estimated labor hours, labor rates, and identification of the skill descriptions of the personnel necessary to perform the task 5. A staffing schedule and the names and resumes of the key personnel (as defined in clause H.1) to be assigned to the task order. Resumes will only be required for key personnel not included in the master contract proposal 6. A detailed definition of the supplemental resources required for performance, to be provided by the Government or on a reimbursable basis by the Contractor 7. Any subcontracting or consultants required 8. Task cost or price proposal in accordance with the requirements of the SOW All costs associated with the development, presentation, and negotiation of the Contractor's proposal will be at the Contractor's expense. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to provide a portion of the above information in an oral presentation in lieu of a complete written proposal.