Week 6 Discussion 1
“Cost-Reimbursement Contracts” Please respond to the following:
Under FAR Subpart 16.3, Cost Reimbursement Contracts are
defined as a type of contract that permits payment of allowable incurred costs,
to the extent prescribed in the contract. From the e-Activity, defend or refute
the reasonableness in the use of this type of contract by government agencies.
Based on your position, recommend a revision that would make use of the
contract more reasonable.
Take a position on whether cost reimbursement contracts are
necessary in government contracting to the extent they provide a means not
available in other contract forms. Discuss under what circumstances you would consider
the use of cost reimbursement contracts. Include an example to support your
position.
Week 6 Discussion 2
“Letter Contracts”
Please respond to the following:
Give your opinion on whether or not letter contracts should
be considered valid in government contracting. Support your position.
Assess what types of contracts are acceptable in government
contracting. Compare and contrast the various types and provide three examples
that demonstrate their necessity and use.
