§ 1509.170-4 - Definitions.

(a) Contractor Performance Report is an evaluation of a contractor's performance for a specified period of time.

(b) Interim Report refers to a Contractor Performance Report that covers each 12 month period after the effective date of contract.

(c) Final Report refers to a Contractor Performance Report that covers the last 12 months (or less) of contract performance.

(d) Ratings refer to the numerical scores for each performance category. Ratings are defined as follows: 0 = unsatisfactory, 1 = poor, 2 = fair, 3 = good, 4 = excellent, and 5 = outstanding.

(e) Summary ratings refer to the ratings determined by one level above the contracting officer regarding disagreements between the contractor and the contracting officer. Summary ratings reflect the Agency's ultimate conclusion for the performance period being evaluated.

(f) Performance Categories refer to the measures used to evaluate a contractor's performance. Performance categories include quality, cost control, timeliness of performance, business relations, compliance with labor standards, compliance with safety standards, and meeting Small Disadvantaged Business subcontracting requirements.