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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As prescribed in 2416.506–70(f), insert the following clause in all level-of-effort term contracts:
LEVEL OF EFFORT AND FEE PAYMENT (APR 2019)(a) The total level of effort to be provided under this contract is ___ hours. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for the actual labor costs incurred.
(b) The contractor shall be paid the fixed fee specified in B.__, Estimated Cost and Fixed Fee, herein, on a prorated basis in proportion to the percentage of the level of effort (LOE) performed at the time of billing in accordance with the following formula:
(Number of acceptable hours delivered) divided by (Total hours in level of effort) x (Total fixed fee) = Fee payment
(e.g., 1,000 hours delivered/10,000 hours (LOE) x $15,000 = $1,500)
(c) In no event shall the amount of fee paid under the contract exceed the total fixed fee specified in B.[ ], Estimated Cost and Fixed Fee, herein.
(End of clause)
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.2452.216-81 Level of effort and fee payment - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-48-federal-acquisition-regulations-system/cfr-48-2452-216-81/
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