Request for Proposals Section M - Best Value CPCS

Section M
Evaluation Factors for Award
Best Value Trade-off Selection

M. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1. BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

The basis of award is Best Value Trade-off. This process permits trade-offs among evaluation factors. The Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) can accept other than the lowest priced proposed Solution. In making this determination, all evaluation factors other than price, when combined, may support award to other than the lowest priced offerors. The NAFI has established a Source Selection Evaluation Team (SSET) to evaluate proposals submitted for this procurement using the criteria in Section M. The NAFI will select the responsive, responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value considering Technical, Past Performance and Price.

M.2. NUMBER OF CONTRACTS TO BE AWARDED

The NAFI intends to award one contract for the performance of this requirement. The NAFI intends to award a contract without discussions and without the opportunity for proposal revision. Offerors shall submit sufficient information according to the format specified in the proposal preparation instructions to permit a meaningful assessment of proposals. Communications and/or exchanges conducted to resolve minor or clerical errors will not constitute discussions; however, the NAFI reserves the right to hold discussions. The NAFI reserves the right to make no award. Proposal validity period shall be at least 180 calendar days from the closing date of this solicitation.

M.3. EVALUATION

Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified in as factors or subfactors. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the offeror being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and must provide complete supporting rationale. The NAFI reserves the right to determine any such exceptions unacceptable. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, may support award to other than the lowest priced offerors. The following evaluation factors will be used to evaluate each proposal. These factors are listed in their relative order of importance. If the NAFI determines the Offeror’s minimum qualifications are not met or the technical solution is rated marginal or below as outlined in SOO C.3., no further evaluation will be conducted.