Input File Information
Use this information as a guide in creating an input file that you can upload to Costpoint using the Import FAR/Supplemental Regulation Files subtask of the Manage Contracts screen.
Input File Templates
Download the template CSV files from the Deltek Support Center site at https://deltek.custhelp.com. The template CSV files that you can use for the Manage Contracts screen are:
- CNTRFAR.CSV (Contract FAR)
- CNTRSREGS.CSV (Contract Supplemental Regulations)
You need your regular login and password to download these files.
Input File Layout
The first row in every file is reserved for column headings. The program does not read the first row.
FAR Clause/Provision regulation type
Use the following input file layout when you select the FAR Clause/Provision regulation type on the Import FAR/Supplemental Regulation Files subtask of Manage Contracts.
| Column No | Column Name | Field Name | Data Type | Data Length | Required / Optional | Defaulting Information | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CNTR_ID | Contract ID | Character | 30 | Optional | If a value is not supplied in the input file, the Contract ID specified on the screen defaults. | |
| 2 | FAR_ID | FAR Number | Character | 25 | Required only if Title is not supplied in the input file. | ||
| 3 | FAR_TITLE | Title | Character | 256 | Optional | If the FAR number is supplied in the input file, Costpoint checks if that number exists on the Manage FAR Library screen and defaults its corresponding Title. If the FAR number does not exist or is not provided in the input file, Costpoint accepts the title in the input file. | |
| 4 | FAR_TYPE | FAR Type (Clause/Provision) | Character | 1 | Required | If the FAR number is supplied in the input file, Costpoint checks if that number exists on the Manage FAR Library screen and defaults its corresponding Clause or Provision value. If the FAR number does not exist and the FAR type is not provided in the input file, Costpoint indicates in the error report that the FAR type is required. | C, P, or U |
| 5 | CNTR_FAR_DESC | Description from Contract | Character | 4,000 | Optional | ||
| 6 | EFFECT_DT | Effective Date | Date | Date | Optional | Format date as yyyy-mm-dd. | |
| 7 | APPLIC_FL | Applicable to Contract | Character | 1 | Optional | If a value is not supplied in the input file, Y defaults. | Y or N |
| 8 | PAGE_NO | Page No | Number | 10 | Optional | ||
| 9 | PAGE_REF_ID | Page Reference No | Character | 10 | Optional | ||
| 10 | COMMENTS | Comments | Character | 254 | Optional | ||
| 11 | RISK_LVL_FL | Risk Level | Character | 1 | Optional | H (High), M (Medium), or L (Low) | |
| 12 | FAR_NOTES | Notes | Character | 256 | Optional | ||
| 13 | SUBCNTR_FLOW_FL | Subcontract Flow-down | Character | 1 | Optional | O (Optional), Y (Required), or N (Not Required) |
Supplemental Regulation regulation type
Use the following input file layout when you select the Supplemental Regulation regulation type on the Import FAR/Supplemental Regulation Files subtask of Manage Contracts.
| Column No | Column Name | Field Name | Data Type | Data Length | Required / Optional | Defaulting Information | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CNTR_ID | Contract ID | Character | 30 | Optional | If a value is not supplied in the input file, the Contract ID specified on the screen defaults. | |
| 2 | DFAR_ID | Clause Number | Character | 25 | Required | ||
| 3 | DFAR_TITLE | Title | Character | 256 | Optional | If the clause number is supplied in the input file, Costpoint checks if that number exists on the Manage Supplemental Regulations Library screen and defaults its corresponding Title. If the clause number does not exist or is not provided in the input file, Costpoint accepts the title in the input file. | |
| 4 | AGENCY_CD | Agency | Character | 15 | Optional | ||
| 5 | CNTR_DFAR_DESC | Description from Contract | Character | 4,000 | Optional | ||
| 6 | EFFECT_DT | Effective Date | Date | Date | Optional | Format date as yyyy-mm-dd. | |
| 7 | APPLIC_FL | Applicable to Contract | Character | 1 | Optional | If a value is not supplied in the input file, Y defaults. | Y or N |
| 8 | PAGE_NO | Page No | Number | 10 | Optional | ||
| 9 | PAGE_REF_ID | Page Reference No | Character | 10 | Optional | ||
| 10 | COMMENTS | Comments | Character | 254 | Optional | ||
| 11 | RISK_LVL_FL | Risk Level | Character | 1 | Optional | H (High), M (Medium), or L (Low) | |
| 12 | DFAR_NOTES | Notes | Character | 256 | Optional | ||
| 13 | SUBCNTR_FLOW_FL | Subcontract Flow-down | Character | 1 | Optional | O (Optional), Y (Required), or N (Not Required) |