[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR42.702] [Page 769] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION PART 42_CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES--Table of Contents Subpart 42.7_Indirect Cost Rates Sec. 42.702 Purpose. (a) Establishing final indirect cost rates under this subpart provides-- (1) Uniformity of approach with a contractor when more than one contract or agency is involved; (2) Economy of administration; and (3) Timely settlement under cost-reimbursement contracts. (b) Establishing billing rates provides a method for interim reimbursement of indirect costs at estimated rates subject to adjustment during contract performance and at the time the final indirect cost rates are established.