What is the CONUS S&A flat rate for Military Construction?

• A. 6.0%
• B. 6.5%
• C. 7.0%
• D. 5.5%

Answer: (B)

Supervision and Administration costs cover the overhead of managing a construction project—things like on-site supervision, project management, inspections, and site administration. For CONUS Military Construction projects, these overhead costs are estimated using a standard flat rate of 6.5% of the cost of the work. This flat rate keeps budgeting consistent across projects in the continental United States, regardless of project size or specifics, by applying a uniform percentage to the base construction cost. So, when budgeting, multiply the base cost of the work by 6.5% to determine the S&A amount, and add it to the base to get the total project estimate.