Consultant Costs on Government Contracts

Abstract

Every contract negotiated with a consultant by a government employee includes a number of factors such as the scope of work, the time required to complete the assignment, the man‐hours required to perform the work, the mix of staff, and finally, the price. By having a better understanding of the costs incurred by a consultant in the course of his business and the options available to the consultant for the allocation and accumulation of those costs, a contract officer's job can be made a little easier.