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A contract line item for direct costs that do not fall into standard labor or material categories, such as equipment purchases, software licenses, shipping, printing, and specialized testing. ODC CLINs capture miscellaneous direct costs that are necessary for contract performance but are difficult to estimate precisely at the time of award.
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Ask about ODCTypically cost-reimbursable at actual cost with a not-to-exceed ceiling, even on otherwise fixed-price contracts. May include a material handling rate for procurement overhead. Requires invoicing with supporting documentation (receipts, purchase orders). Some contracts use a fixed estimated amount converted to a cost-reimbursable CLIN.
When contracts require the purchase of equipment, supplies, software, or services that are direct costs of performance but cannot be precisely quantified in advance. Common in R&D contracts, IT implementations, construction oversight, and professional services requiring specialized tools or third-party services.
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