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Federal Contracts

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DataHow to compute average annual receipts for the SBA size standard, with a $45 million general contractor exampleSBA averages five years of receipts, subcontractor costs included, to decide if a contractor is small. This example tracks a GC near the $45 million line.
DataHow to compute unabsorbed home office overhead with the Eichleay formula, with a 60-day suspension exampleThe Eichleay formula prices home office overhead lost during a federal suspension. This example turns a 60-day suspension into a $2,000 daily rate.
DataHow to price delay cost from the liquidated damages daily rate and your own field overheadFAR and FHWA rules set liquidated damages from the owner's daily costs. This example adds a contractor's field overhead and tests Saturday shifts.
DataHow to compute Prompt Payment Act interest on a late federal pay application, with a $6,740 exampleFederal agencies owe interest on late construction payments. This example computes it for two pay apps and a retainage release at the 4.75% rate.