252.215-7009 — Proposal Adequacy Checklist.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.215-7009 — Proposal Adequacy Checklist.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.215-7009 Proposal Adequacy Checklist. As prescribed in 215.408(4), use the following provision: Proposal Adequacy Checklist (MAR 2023) The offeror shall complete the following checklist, providing location of requested information, or an explanation of why the requested information is not provided. In preparation of the offeror's checklist, offerors may elect to have their prospective subcontractors use the same or similar checklist as appropriate. Proposal Adequacy Checklist References Submission item Proposal page No. If not provided EXPLAIN (may use continuation pages) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, Section I Paragraph A Is there a properly completed first page of the proposal per FAR 15.408 Table 15-2 I.A or as specified in the solicitation? 2. FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, Section I Paragraph A(7) Does the proposal identify the need for Government-furnished material/tooling/test equipment? Include the accountable contract number and contracting officer contact information if known. 3. FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, Section I Paragraph A(8) Does the proposal identify and explain notifications of noncompliance with Cost Accounting Standards Board or Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); any proposal inconsistencies with your disclosed practices or applicable CAS; and inconsistencies with your established estimating and accounting principles and procedures? 4. FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, Section I, Paragraph C(1) Does the proposal disclose any other known activity that could materially impact the costs? FAR 2.101, “Cost or pricing data” This may include, but is not limited to, such factors as— (1) Vendor quotations; (2) Nonrecurring costs; (3) Information on changes in production methods and in production or purchasing volume; (4) Data supporting projections of business prospects and objectives and related operations costs; (5) Unit-cost trends such as those associated with labor efficiency; (6) Make-or-buy decisions; (7) Estimated resources to attain business goal
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed in 215.408(4), use the following provision: Proposal Adequacy Checklist (MAR 2023) The offeror shall complete the following checklist, providing location of requested information, or an explanation of why the requested information is not provided.
- (Breakdowns for each cost element must be consistent with your cost accounting system, including breakdown by year.) 11.
- FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, Section I Paragraphs D and E If more than one Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) or sub Contract Line Item Number (sub-CLIN) is proposed as required by the RFP, are there summary total amounts covering all line items for each element of cost and is it cross-referenced to the supporting cost or pricing data?
- If so, the offeror shall identify the official submittal of such rate and factor data.
- The offeror's consolidated summary shall include raw materials, parts, components, assemblies, subcontracts and services to be produced or performed by others, identifying as a minimum the item, source, quantity, and price.
- If labor is the allocation base for indirect costs, the labor cost must be summarized in order that the applicable overhead rate can be applied.
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
Flow-down required
This clause must be included in subcontracts with no subcontractors where the subcontractor will perform work covered by this clause. Typically appears in contract Section Section I.
Frequently Asked Questions
DFARS 252.215-7009 (Proposal Adequacy Checklist.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.215-7009 is typically required in DoD contracts when the contracting officer determines it's applicable. Check Section I of your solicitation.
Flow-down requirements vary. Review the specific clause text for subcontractor applicability provisions.
This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.