BBNC Code of Ethics Code of Ethics_JooMag | Page 31

PROPOSAL PREPARATION The Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) generally requires that company personnel who prepare contract proposals, negotiate contracts with the U.S. government, or provide information for those who do must make sure all statements and communications are truthful, clear, complete, and presented in an easy-to- understand manner. Cost and pricing data include all facts that prudent buyers and sellers would reasonably expect to affect price negotiations. It includes factual information or data such as: Your Responsibilities Ensure cost and pricing data are current, accurate, and complete. Correct any information provided to the government that is NOT current, accurate, and complete. Immediately submit updated information if it is received before the parties reach price agreement. Subcontracted items; Direct labor hours and dollars; Indirect expenses; Information on management decisions that could have significant bearing on costs; Vendor quotations; Historical data upon which estimates are based. 29