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The Independent Government Cost Estimate
Imagine that you are working in a federal government office as a government employee. You have been tasked with preparing an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) for a two-million-dollar procurement. The purchase is for the construction of fifty (52) towers with cameras and radar. The period of the contract is ten (10) years. The contract will also include training for the camera operators.
Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
Evaluate the importance of the IGCE.
Examine the reasons for confidentiality of the IGCE. Propose two (2) actions that should be taken in order to maintain the confidentiality of the IGCE.
Create a sample of a detailed cost estimate.
Evaluate the types of statements of work in regard to compatibility with this contract.
Determine the most appropriate type of statement of work for this contract. Support your position.
Use at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Analyze the source of government funding to determine a cost estimate for the acquisition requirements.
Given a defined requirement and market research results, apply the actions required to formulate a statement of work.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in government acquisition.
Write clearly and concisely about government acquisition using proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills.
Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1. Evaluate the importance of the IGCE. (Tips; Revisit the entirety of Compton, Ch. 2 – a very short chapter. Concentrate on importance and purpose of IGCEs p.p. 19-20. Also, you may want to introduce one external source on this question since you are required to have at least 4 sources…and yes, I mean 4 external sources!).
2. Examine the reasons for the confidentiality of the IGCE. Propose two (2) actions that should be taken in order to maintain the confidentiality of the IGCE. (Tips: First discuss the reasons for confidentiality – look at Compton p. 20, second para. under the section, Estimate for Contracts and Option Periods, also, review p.p. 21-22 entitled Estimate Confidentiality. Next based on what you have learned thus far, offer two actions that should be taken to maintain confidentiality – make sure you offer them and briefly discuss them as well).
3. Create a sample of a detailed cost estimate. (Tips: Here I am looking for you to add an actual, self-created sample Detailed Cost estimate – do not copy one you found online or elsewhere, please create one of your own from the imperative elements a Detailed Cost estimate should have – for more on these elements please review, Compton, p.p. 23-25, Detailed Estimates – and review Exhibit 2-2, p. 25. The easiest way to create your own sample will mostly likely be to create it on MS Excel and then cut and paste to your paper in MS Word).
4. Evaluate the types of statements of work in regard to compatibility with this contract. (Tips: review the entirety of Compton, Ch. 5 again and from p.p. 48-50, list and briefly describe the three common types of SOWS and then select the type you believe will best match the assignment scenario above – recall, the scenario related to a $2M contract for 52 camera towers, with training, etc. You will justify your selection in the next question).
5. Determine the most appropriate type of statement of work for this contract. Support your position. (Tips: after you select the most appropriate SOW for the assignment scenario, then justify your selection – this will be a good opportunity to add supporting information from an external source(s) here.).
The Independent Government Cost Estimate
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Excellent Quality 95-100%
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Introduction
45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Literature Support 91-84 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met. |
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Average Score 50-85% |
40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided. |
83-76 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration. |
52-49 points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met. |
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Poor Quality 0-45% |
37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided. |
75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration. |
48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met |
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