Simplified evalautation and selection
Started by formerfed · Aug 30, 2020 · 3 replies
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formerfed
Aug 30, 2020 · 5y ago
Looking for something, I came across the document as part of the acquisition Periodic Table. https://www.fai.gov/periodic-table/
It explains how to do a simplified evaluation and selection staying away from FAR 15 procedures. It’s the best and simplest explanation I’ve seen
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SOLICITATION
Description
No ratings are assigned! The evaluators compare one offeror to another, factor by factor and then overall at the end. Ideal for task/delivery orders under FAR subpart 8.4 and § 16.505, but also for part 13 simplified acquisitions (incl. subpart 13.5 for commercial items up to $7 Million). Not recommended for use under FAR part 15.
Problems Solved
- We don't get hung up on assigning and defending adjectival ratings
- Recommended text for solicitation: The Government may perform a comparative evaluation (comparing offers to each other) to select the contractor that is best suited and provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation
Benefits of Use
- Allows the source selection authority leeway in determining the method of evaluation
- Puts the needs of the government above simple FAR part 15 procedure
- This technique can be very powerful and very fast
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Don Mansfield
Aug 30, 2020 · 5y ago
There's nothing in FAR part 15 that would prevent the use of this technique.
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formerfed
Aug 31, 2020 · 5y ago
Right Don. But it can run counter to many agencies internal policies and operational procedures. It might be an uphill battle for some agencies to try. I assume that’s what the authors meant they said it’s not recommended for FAR 15.
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ji20874
Aug 31, 2020 · 5y ago
It can and has been used for Part 15. But formerfed is right about the reason for the non-recommendation for Part 15.