§ 1815.608-70 - Technical evaluation.

(a) Technical evaluation should include consideration of—

(1) The offeror's understanding of the scope of the work as shown by the scientific and technical approach proposed;

(2) The availability and competence of experienced engineering, scientific, or other technical personnel;

(3) The availability of necessary research, test, and production facilities;

(4) Experience or pertinent novel ideas in the specific branch of science or technology involved;

(5) The offeror's willingness to devote its resources to the proposed work with appropriate diligence; and

(6) The offeror's proposed method of achieving the reliability required.

(b) In making this evaluation, technical personnel may be given access to portions of the business proposals upon request. After evaluation and preparation of written findings by the technical personnel, proposals shall be returned to the negotiator. The contracting officer shall review the documentation supporting the written findings of the technical personnel to determine that such documentation is adequate and complete.