Attachment 6: Client Authorization Letter

ATTACHMENT 6

CLIENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER

Note: Past performance information concerning private sector Contractors, subcontractors and joint venture partners cannot be disclosed to the government without their consent. Client authorization letters are required for each identified effort of a commercial customer. This letter will authorize release to the Government of requested information on the Offeror's performance. The Government will need that consent before contacting commercial customers to assess the Offeror’s past performance. In an effort to assist the Government's Performance Confidence Assessment Group (PCAG) in assessing your past performance relevancy and confidence, we request that a client authorization letter (similar to sample below) be completed for any commercial customers identified in your proposal. The completed client authorization letters should be submitted as part of your Past Performance Volume.

Sample
Dear “Client:”

We are responding to a Defense Health Agency Request for Proposal for a Nutrition Care Food Service contract.

In their acquisitions, the Government is placing increased emphasis on past performance as a source selection factor. They are requiring those clients of entities responding to their solicitation to be identified, and their participation in the evaluation process is requested. In the event that you are contacted for information on work performed, you are hereby authorized to respond to those inquiries.

We have identified Mr./Ms.
of your organization as the point of contact based on
his/her knowledge of our work. Your cooperation is appreciated. Any questions may be directed to [Add Company Name, Address, and Telephone Number]

Sincerely,