IP: Material Handling (MH)
The burdened rate was estimated in the context of COTS procurement, Subcontractor handling, Custom procurement (Technical Specification/RFP/RFQ productions and management) and Composite procurement (20% custom, 80% COTS).

ARDAK developed models to estimate MH plus subcontractor handling. The models are based upon a 12 month period of material acquisition with separate estimates available as follows: