Does CONNECTIONS allow “Other Direct Costs” (ODC)?
Connections accommodates the use of ODCs but sets basic parameters at the contract level and provides for further limitations at the individual order level. The Designated Agency Official (DAO) has the authority to established maximum allowable amounts with the following limitations: For orders placed under Category 1, ODCs in excess of $10 million must be referred to the GSA Procuring Contracting Officer for review and approval; for Category 2, $15 million; and for Category 3, $30 million. Typically the DAO will consider a number of factors when setting ODC thresholds for their individual orders such as Agency policies and procedures, precedence of earlier procurement decisions, professional judgment and experience, and the special circumstances of the individual order. ODCs are to be specified in individual orders and reimbursed in accordance with the “Compensation” and “Payments” clauses. The DAO must determine, using the policies and methods set forth in FAR Subparts 15.4 and 16.50
