A -- INDUSTRIAL BASE INNOVATION FUND

Delete the requirement under 6. PROPOSAL FORMAT, Section C (Cost Summary). Replace with: SECTION IV - COST PROPOSAL: No page limits apply to Cost Proposal. The offeror must submit 3 hard copies and one electronic copy in .pdf format (no e-mail copies will be accepted). Section I - TOTAL PROJECT COST - The cost proposal will include total project cost by month. The offeror will also give a detailed breakdown of the total project costs by each task appearing in the proposed SOW. Offerors are required to submit certified cost or pricing data per FAR 15.406-2. The total cost of each major cost element and the make-up of those costs should be presented in the offeror's proposal. A statement related to the latest DCAA audit and whether the offeror?s accounting system has been approved by the DCAA should be included in the Cost Proposal. State if there are currently negotiated DCAA rates and factors being used in the proposal. Detailed breakdown of costs by cost category by offeror's calendar/fiscal year: Direct Labor - Individual labor categories or person with associated labor hours and unburdened direct labor rates Indirect Costs - Fringe benefit, Overhead, G&A, Cost of Money, etc. (must show base amount and rate) Travel - Number of trips, destinations, durations, etc. Subcontracts - A cost proposal is required to be submitted by any proposed subcontractor Materials - Specifically itemized with estimated (or actual) costs. Sufficient information should be provided in supporting documents to evaluate the reasonableness and realism of these proposed costs. (IF APPLICABLE) COST SHARING AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS - will include (1) the sources of cash and amounts; (2) the specific in-kind contributions, their value in monetary terms and the methodology used to derive their values. Proposals should contain sufficient information regarding the sources of cost share so that a determination regarding availability, timeliness and control of the resources can be made by the government. Cost sharing contracts are contracts in which the contractor receives no fee and an agreed upon portion of allowable costs with the expectation of a substantial compensatory benefit. Add the following: 7. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE A pre-proposal conference is scheduled on April 2, 2008 at the Hyatt Dulles , 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon, VA 20171, Telephone: (703) 793-6880 starting at 10:00 AM EST. The conference will explain and clarify the objectives of this program and the solicitation requirements, and respond to general questions raised by prospective offerors. Interested firms are encouraged to attend. If you plan to attend the pre-proposal conference, please send email to John Dormer at john.dormer@dla.mil with the following information for all who plan to attend: (1) Name of Firm (2) Name(s) and Title of Representative(s) who will attend (3) Address of Firm (4) Phone number(s), Fax number(s) and E-mail address(es) Prospective offerors are requested to submit questions in writing prior to March 31, 2008 to allow for inclusion and discussion during the pre-proposal conference. Questions will be considered at any time prior to or during the conference. Responses to some questions may be incorporated in an amendment to the solicitation. The Government will not be liable for expenses incurred by an offeror prior to contract award. Offerors are cautioned that remarks and explanations provided at the conference shall not change the terms of this BAA unless amended in writing.