(a) DOI's policy is to use a structured approach for determining the profit or fee prenegotiation objective in acquisition actions that require cost analysis based on the profit analysis factors in FAR 15.404-4, as implemented and supplemented in this section.
(b) In addition to the factors listed in FAR 15.404-4(d), one additional factor, ``Other Costs,'' will be used in evaluating and determining a weighted profit or fee. For further guidance also refer to the Armed Services Pricing Manual (ASPM No. 1). The ``Other Costs'' factor shall include the contribution of all other direct costs including travel, direct support and hiring of consultants for contract performance. [75 FR 19829, Apr. 15, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 50141, Aug. 12, 2011]