How do I proceed with my cost analysis if an organization does not have an NIH negotiated indirect cost rate agreement?
Ask the organization if it has ever had rates negotiated with the federal government. If it has, request a copy of the rate agreement. If the rate agreement has expired, contact officials with the agency that negotiated the rates and ask if they can recommend rates for funding purposes. If the organization is new to the government and does not have negotiated rate(s), ask for a schedule to support its proposed rate(s) and then contact the DFAS Specials Reviews Branch at (301) 496-4494 to request assistance in calculating recommended rate(s) for funding purposes. If the organization receives a cost-reimbursement award, notify the cognizant rate negotiation office that indirect cost rates need to be negotiated. For commercial organizations receiving the preponderance of their awards from NIH, contact the DFAS Indirect Cost Branch at (301) 496-2444.
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