FAR 52.215-12 — Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data
Requires primes to flow down TINA cost/pricing data requirements to subcontractors when the subcontract value exceeds the TINA threshold.
When This Clause Applies
Required when the prime contract is subject to TINA and individual subcontracts will exceed the TINA threshold ($2M).
What This Means for Contractors
Primes must obtain certified cost or pricing data from subs (or confirm an applicable exception), evaluate that data, and incorporate the analysis into the prime's pricing submission. Failure to flow down can result in defective pricing on the prime.
Common Pitfalls
- 1Not flowing the requirement to subs in the subcontract terms
- 2Failing to evaluate sub data (mere collection is not enough)
- 3Missing exceptions analysis for commercial item subs
Related Topics
Related Clauses
Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data
Requires offerors to submit certified cost or pricing data on negotiated contracts over the TINA threshold (currently $2 million) when no exception applies.
Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data — Modifications
Applies TINA cost/pricing data requirements to contract modifications over the TINA threshold.
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