48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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3 sections with “general dollar magnitude (GDM) proposal”

  • FAR 30.604 Processing changes to disclosed or established cost accounting practices.
    …cept those requested to be determined desirable changes), request the contractor submit a general dollar magnitude (GDM) proposal by a specified date, unless the CFAO determines the cost impact is immaterial; or (ii) For unilateral changes…
  • FAR 30.605 Processing noncompliances.
    (a) General. Prior to making any contract price or cost adjustments under the applicable paragraph(s) addressing noncompliance at 52.230-2, 52.230-3, or 52.230-5, the CFAO shall determine that— (1) The contemplated contract price or cost a…
  • FAR 52.230-6 Administration of Cost Accounting Standards.
    … (c) When requested by the CFAO, submit on or before a date specified by the CFAO— (1) A general dollar magnitude (GDM) proposal in accordance with paragraph (d) or (g) of this clause. The Contractor may submit a detailed cost-impact (DCI)…

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.