Contract Pricing Agreements: Keith Jerrold Atoli D36/141739/2021 DSO310: Contract Management

KEITH JERROLD ATOLI
D36/141739/2021
DSO310: Contract Management
CONTRACT PRICING AGREEMENTS
Definition: Contract Pricing Agreements refer
to the mutually agreed-upon terms and
conditions regarding the pricing structure in a
contractual relationship.
These agreements dictate how the parties
involved will determine, calculate, and adjust
the price of goods or services throughout the
duration of the contract.
Key Components:
 Pricing Methodology: Specifies how the
price will be determined, whether it’s a
fixed amount, cost-plus, time and materials,
or another method.
 Adjustment Mechanisms: Outlines any
provisions for adjusting prices, considering
factors such as inflation, changes in scope,
or other predefined criteria.
 Incentives and Penalties: May include
provisions for incentives if performance
exceeds expectations or penalties for failing
to meet agreed-upon standards.
 Payment Terms: Defines when and how
payments will be made.
Contract pricing agreements aim to provide

clarity, fairness, and alignment of interests
between parties, ensuring a mutually beneficial
and sustainable business relationship.
1.Cost Plus Incentive Fee Contracts (CPIF):
Definition:
A Cost Plus Incentive Fee Contract is a type of
contract where the contractor is reimbursed for
allowable costs, and, in addition, receives an
incentive fee based on cost savings or
performance criteria.
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 Total Cost: Actual costs incurred by the
contractor.
 Target Cost: Agreed-upon cost.
 Incentive Fee: Calculated as a percentage of
cost savings, up to a predetermined amount
Pros:
Motivation: Provides motivation for contractors
to control costs as they share in the savings.
Flexibility: Suited for projects with uncertainties
or those likely to undergo changes.
Cons:
Potential Overruns: If not managed carefully,
costs may exceed expectations.
Complexity: Determining and negotiating the
incentive fee can be intricate.
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2.Cost Reimbursement Contracts:
Definition:
Cost Reimbursement Contracts are agreements
where the contractor is reimbursed for allowable
costs, and sometimes additional payments to
allow for a profit.
Types:
1. Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF): Fixed fee added to
total allowable costs.
2. Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF): Incentive fee for
cost savings.
Total Allowable Cost: All costs considered

allowable by the contract.
Fixed Fee: A predetermined amount to cover
contractor profit.
Formula:
Total Reimbursable Costs + Fixed Fee = Total
Contract Price.
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Pros:
 Flexibility for dynamic projects
 Suitable for high-risk projects.
Cons:
 Limited cost control
 potential for cost overruns.
3. Fixed-Price Contracts:
Fixed-Price Contracts provide predictability for
both the buyer and the seller.
This serves the purpose of risk allocation:
Transfers risk to the contractor as they agree to
deliver for a fixed amount.
Types of fixed price contracts include;

 Firm Fixed Price (FFP):
A set amount regardless of costs.
Example: Construction projects with well-defined
requirements.
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 Fixed Price with Economic Price
Adjustment (FP/EPA):
Allows adjustments due to economic factors.
Example: Long-term contracts sensitive to
inflation.
4.Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contracts (CPFF):

In a Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contract, the contractor is
reimbursed for allowable costs and receives a
fixed fee for profit
Similar to CPIF but with a fixed fee for profit.
Pros:
 Encourages cost control
 provides a predictable profit.
Cons:
 Limited incentive for the contractor to save
costs as they receive a fixed fee.
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5.Time and Materials (T&M) Contracts:
A Time and Materials Contract is an agreement
where the buyer pays the contractor based on
the time spent and materials used.
Examples: Consulting services, short-term
projects.
Pros:
 Flexibility for evolving projects
 suitable for short-term and uncertain
projects.
Cons:
 Can be costly when doing long term projects

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Contract pricing agreements aim to provide

1.Cost Plus Incentive Fee Contracts (CPIF):

Total Allowable Cost: All costs considered

Types of fixed price contracts include;

4.Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contracts (CPFF):

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