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CHAPTER 15ESTABLISHING THE RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF EVALUATION FACTORS AND SUBFACTORS

FAR 15.304 requires that evaluation factors and subfactors that will affect contract award, and their relative importance, be clearly stated in the solicitation. There are sound reasons for this requirement. It helps the government get the types of proposals it seeks, and it helps contractors in preparing their proposals by indicating the areas they should emphasize. Further, evaluation factors and subfactors and their relative importance can help contractors determine whether to submit a proposal at all. If, for example, past performance is significantly more important ...