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Federal Contracting Activities and Contract Types

Pick one (1) of the top 100 federal contractors from the list available here. https://washingtontechnology.com/GIG/washingtontechnology/TopLists/Top-100-Lists/2010.aspx

Write a 5-6 page paper in which you:

1. Give a brief overview of the history and background of the company. No more than one (1) page.
2. Give an account of at least one (1) of the recent major contracts that was awarded to the company.
3. Describe the type of contract that they were awarded (fixed-price, cost reimbursement, etc.) and explain why that particular type of contract was chosen over others.
4. List and discuss at least three (3) direct costs and three (3) indirect costs that the contractor incurred.
5. You must provide at least three (3) qualified outside sources (for example, peer-reviewed journals, government or professional organization Websites) all cited in the proper APA style on a separate reference page.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Outline the process to forecast the likely price of an acquisition, calculate semi-variable costs, and allocate direct and indirect costs.
• Describe the various cost classifications, the different allocation bases, and the application of cost-accounting standards.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in cost and price analysis.
• Write clearly and concisely about cost and price analysis using proper writing mechanics.