§ 700.32 - What evaluation criteria shall be used for contracts?


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  • (a) The evaluation criteria to be considered in the technical evaluation of contract proposals are contained in the FAR at 48 CFR 15.605. The evaluation criteria that apply to an acquisition and the relative importance of those factors are within the broad discretion of agency acquisition officials.

    (b) At a minimum, the evaluation criteria to be considered must include cost or price and quality. Evaluation factors related to quality are called technical evaluation criteria.

    (c) Technical evaluation criteria may include, but are not limited to, the following:

    (1) Technical excellence.

    (2) Management capability.

    (3) Personnel qualifications.

    (4) Prior experience.

    (5) Past performance.

    (6) Schedule compliance.