The Statement of Work (SOW) is a document that enables offerors to clearly understand the government’s needs for the work to be done in developing or producing the goods or services to be delivered by a contractor. It defines (either directly or by reference to other documents) all work (non-specification) performance requirements for a contractor. …
The Statement of Objectives (SOO) identifies the broad, basic, top-level objectives of an acquisition/procurement and is used as a focusing tool for both the Government and offeror’s. In a competitive source selection environment, an SOO is an integral part of the Request for Proposal (RFP) streamlined development process. A SOO supplements a requirements document (ICD, …
A sole source procurement (called an Other than Full & Open Competition) is when the government enters into a contract with a contractor without going through the typical competitive process as required by law because it deems that the contractor is the only source available that can meet the government requirements. A Justification and Approval …
Software Source Selection Consideration for Computer Systems & Software (CS&S) tasks includes: Creating CS&S Request for Proposal (RFP) content Accomplishing Software Proposal Evaluation It’s should be the objective to select developers with sound approaches; applicable domain experience in the development of software-intensive systems; proven program management, systems engineering, and software engineering processes; and successful …
Software is addressed in the Request for Proposal (RFP) in order to solicit proposals that provide the information to support an effective Government evaluation and identification of strengths, deficiencies, uncertainties, weaknesses, and risks related to software. The sections is an RFP that should address software include: [1] Statement of Objectives (SOO) Statement of Work (SOW) …
The Source Selection Evaluation Team (SSET) evaluates each offeror‘s proposal and any subsequently submitted information or proposal revisions against the solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria. The SSET evaluates the offeror‘s understanding of the software task, the viability of the proposed approach, and the offeror‘s capability and capacity to perform. In addition, the SSET identifies and …
A Request for Technical Proposal (RTP) is a solicitation document used in a two-step sealed bid. Normally in letter form, it asks only for technical information; price and cost breakdowns are forbidden. Website: FAR Subpart 14.5 – Two-Step Sealed Bidding FAR Subpart 2014.503-1 Step one A RTP shall be synopsized in accordance with FAR Part …
Section K includes solicitation provisions that require representations, certifications or the submission of other information by offeror’s. The appropriate regulation clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) will be selected and inserted into Section K. Final Clause determination will be made by the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO). AcqLinks and …
Identify all significant factors and any significant subfactors that will be considered in awarding the contract and their relative importance (see FAR 15.304(d)). See Evaluation Criteria Section M Input: DoD Source Selection Procedures Evaluation Factors and Significant Subfactors (a) The award decision is based on evaluation factors and significant subfactors that are tailored to the acquisition. …
A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a method of soliciting offers from suppliers for customer’s requirements for suppliers or services that fit within the dollar amount for supplies or services; >$3000. This is used when the aggregate amount involved in any one transaction is relatively small. The FAR allows an RFQ for government-unique items to …
