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FPIF
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Fixed Price Incentive Fee

A fixed price contract with a formula that shares cost overruns and underruns between the government and the contractor up to a ceiling price.

When you see it

On production programs, mostly in DoD.

Do you need it

Understand the share ratio and the point of total assumption before signing.

Where it comes from

FAR 16.403.

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FPIF
Contract Types

Fixed Price Incentive Fee

A fixed price contract with a formula that shares cost overruns and underruns between the government and the contractor up to a ceiling price.

When you see it

On production programs, mostly in DoD.

Do you need it

Understand the share ratio and the point of total assumption before signing.

Where it comes from

FAR 16.403.

Related terms

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