How do I handle Other Direct Costs (ODC) at the Task Order level?
For administrative convenience, non-contract items may be added to the BPA or the individual task order if the items are clearly labeled as such, applicable acquisition regulations have been followed, and price reasonableness has been determined for the items. The MOBIS solicitation offers specific instruction as relates to transportation and per diem costs billed by the contractor: Costs incurred for transportation and per diem (lodging, meals and incidental expenses) will be billed in accordance with the regulatory implementation of Public Law 99-234, FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs, and the contractor’s cost accounting system. These costs are directly reimbursable by the ordering agency. (a) The contractor shall notify the ordering agency, in writing, of the requirement for reimbursement of transportation and per diem expenses, prior to acceptance of the order. This notification shall include a “not to exceed” estimate of these proposed costs. Any applicable indirect costs associated wit
