(a) FAR deviation. GSA has a class deviation from FAR 15.404-1(d)(2) that clarifies when a cost realism analysis is required for awards issued by GSA.

(1) Solicitation requirements for GSA multiple-award IDIQ contracts. The solicitation for a GSA multiple-award IDIQ must explain that a cost-realism analysis is not being performed at the IDIQ contract level, but instead will be performed at the task order level for cost-reimbursement orders;

(2) Ordering guidance for GSA multiple-award IDIQ contracts. The ordering guidance for a GSA multiple-award IDIQ must include instruction that a cost realism analysis shall be performed at the order level for any cost-reimbursement orders; and

(b) Contracting officer responsibilities. Contracting officers must include the following when addressing cost realism:

(1) Solicitation requirements for GSA multiple-award IDIQ contracts. The solicitation for a GSA multiple-award IDIQ must explain that a cost-realism analysis is not being performed at the IDIQ contract level, but instead will be performed at the task order level for cost-reimbursement orders;

(2) Ordering guidance for GSA multiple-award IDIQ contracts. The ordering guidance for a GSA multiple-award IDIQ must include instruction that a cost realism analysis shall be performed at the order level for any cost-reimbursement orders; and

(3) Solicitation requirements for cost-reimbursement orders. The solicitation for a cost-reimbursement task order must include a statement documenting that a cost realism analysis shall be performed as part of the selection decision.