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A broad category of contracts that use incentive arrangements to motivate contractor performance in areas such as cost, schedule, and technical performance. Incentives can be objective (formula-based) or subjective (award fee).
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Appropriate when the government wants to establish profit or fee adjustment formulas tied to contractor performance metrics. Used for complex procurements where performance variation can significantly impact outcomes.
Advantages: Aligns contractor and government interests, can target multiple performance areas. Disadvantages: Complex to design and administer, requires clear performance metrics and baselines.
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