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Should my cost estimate include travel for a kickoff meeting with the contracting officer’s representative (COR)?

No. Travel for a kickoff meeting is not anticipated for Phase I projects, so it should not be included in the cost estimate. Other travel, such as travel to a testing site, is allowable, however, unusual for Phase I projects.