Award & contract administrationGovernment role
FDO
Fee Determining Official
Definition
A Fee Determining Official is the government official authorized to make fee determinations for cost-reimbursement contracts, particularly award fee and incentive fee decisions. FDOs evaluate contractor performance and determine fee amounts based on established criteria.
FDO decisions significantly affect contractor profitability on cost-plus contracts. Understanding FDO evaluation processes helps contractors demonstrate performance effectively. FDO determinations are typically final and not subject to disputes clause procedures.
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