252.236-7000 — Modification proposals—price breakdown.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.236-7000 — Modification proposals—price breakdown.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.236-7000 Modification proposals—price breakdown. As prescribed in 236.570(a), use the following clause: Modification Proposals—Price Breakdown (DEC 1991) (a) The Contractor shall furnish a price breakdown, itemized as required and within the time specified by the Contracting Officer, with any proposal for a contract modification. (b) The price breakdown— (1) Must include sufficient detail to permit an analysis of profit, and of all costs for— (i) Material; (ii) Labor; (iii) Equipment; (iv) Subcontracts; and (v) Overhead; and (2) Must cover all work involved in the modification, whether the work was deleted, added, or changed. (c) The Contractor shall provide similar price breakdowns to support any amounts claimed for subcontracts. (d) The Contractor's proposal shall include a justification for any time extension proposed. (End of clause)
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed in 236.570(a), use the following clause: Modification Proposals—Price Breakdown (DEC 1991) (a) The Contractor shall furnish a price breakdown, itemized as required and within the time specified by the Contracting Officer, with any proposal for a contract modification.
- (b) The price breakdown— (1) Must include sufficient detail to permit an analysis of profit, and of all costs for— (i) Material; (ii) Labor; (iii) Equipment; (iv) Subcontracts; and (v) Overhead; and (2) Must cover all work involved in the modification, whether the work was deleted, added, or changed.
- (c) The Contractor shall provide similar price breakdowns to support any amounts claimed for subcontracts.
- (d) The Contractor's proposal shall include a justification for any time extension proposed.
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 252.236-7000 (Modification proposals—price breakdown.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.236-7000 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.