Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, 2nd Edition

Chapter 17Identifying and Assessing Evaluation Opportunities

Learning Objectives

In this chapter you will learn about the following:

• Types of evaluation opportunities, including requests for proposal, requests for quotes or qualifications, internal evaluation assignments, sole-source requests, and evaluator-initiated opportunities
• Sources of information about evaluation opportunities, especially the Commerce Business Daily
• Types of evaluation agreements, including contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements
• Questions to ask in deciding whether to pursue an evaluation opportunity
• How to ameliorate negative aspects of evaluation assignments that cannot be declined
• How to derive benefit from and avoid pitfalls in attending bidders' conferences ...