Applying Past Performance, Technical, and Non-Cost Factors Contracting Functions Requiring Activity Functions Check latest Performance Information in the Past Performance Information Retrieval/System PPIRS, if available. Review findings and recommendations of Provide technical evaluations and technical personnel to ensure evaluation recommendations on: documentation is adequate to sustain the Technical rating and acceptability of Government’s position on ratings in a each proposal protest forum. Technical deficiencies and need for fact finding or clarifications Reconcile discrepancies between the Review an offeror’s recent actual contractor versions of events and reported performance in relevant areas to assess past performance information. risk. The offeror’s recent and relevant past After receipt of quotations/offers: performance (measured by such indicators price-related factors to the as quality, timeliness, cost, schedule, solicitations, offers, and/or quotations. operational effectiveness and suitability) Evaluate and compare prices. may be considered in assessing the Determine the reasonableness of the probability of successful accomplishment proposed prices and develop of the proposed effort in a timely and negotiation objectives for cost-effective manner. discussion with vendors. Evaluating Other Terms and Conditions Contracting Functions Requiring Activity Functions Develop pre-negotiation positions on Provide technical assistance as requested terms and conditions (payment terms, by contracting officer. currency or passage of title) other than cost. Extent of Discussions (Competitive Range) Contracting Functions Requiring Activity Functions Define the competitive and notify Provide technical inputs into the offerors outside the range. competitive range determination.
Applying Past Performance, Technical, and Non-Cost Factors Contracting Functions Requiring Activity Functions Check latest Performance Information in the Past Performance Information Retrieval/System PPIRS, if available. Review findings and recommendations of technical personnel to ensure evaluation documentation is adequate to sustain the Government’s position on ratings in a protest forum. Provide technical evaluations and recommendations on: Technical rating and acceptability of each proposal Technical deficiencies and need for fact finding or clarifications Reconcile discrepancies between the contractor versions of events and reported past performance information. After receipt of quotations/offers: price-related factors to the solicitations, offers, and/or quotations. Evaluate and compare prices. Determine the reasonableness of the proposed prices and develop negotiation objectives for discussion with vendors. Review an offeror’s recent actual performance in relevant areas to assess risk. The offeror’s recent and relevant past performance (measured by such indicators as quality, timeliness, cost, schedule, operational effectiveness and suitability) may be considered in assessing the probability of successful accomplishment of the proposed effort in a timely and cost-effective manner. Evaluating Other Terms and Conditions Contracting Functions Requiring Activity Functions Develop pre-negotiation positions on terms and conditions (payment terms, currency or passage of title) other than cost. Provide technical assistance as requested by contracting officer. Extent of Discussions (Competitive Range) Contracting Functions Requiring Activity Functions Define the competitive and notify offerors outside the range. Provide technical inputs into the competitive range determination.