department of defense handbook guidance for acquisition ... - NAVAIR

MIL-HDBK-29612-1Ae. If questionnaires are used in the RFP, explain how they will be used and their impact onsource selection. Offeror’s responses to questionnaires can provide valuable informationabout the capabilities of the offeror to perform contract requirements.f. Section L may also prescribe qualification demonstrations by offerors in the competitiverange. A demonstration of qualifications may include:(1) Under these provisions, the contracting officer may require that the offeror hasalready demonstrated the ability to perform training development contract work.The contracting officer includes these contractors on a Qualified Bidders List.(2) Another approach allowed by the FAR is to require the offeror to show theirqualifications through presentation of a live demonstration. The contractor woulddemonstrate a training program product they developed which has a comparablelevel of work effort and task complexity.(3) Contractors may be required to develop and submit appropriate training programwork samples based upon information provided in the RFP.(4) If Section L includes a qualification requirement, you must also include appropriateFAR, DFARS, and agency FAR supplement provisions. Describe specificrequirements for the qualification demonstration and how the results will affectsource selection.4.5.4.3 Section M: Evaluation factors for award. Section M provides information abouthow the Government will evaluate proposals during the source selection process. Section Midentifies all source selection factors, including cost or price, and any significant subfactorsaffecting contract award. This Section must also state the relative importance the Governmentplaces on those evaluation factors and subfactors. The Government is not required to identifyspecific weighting or point values assigned to each factor or subfactor. The following guidanceapplies to preparation of Section M:a. An identification of significant evaluation factors and subfactors should have been madeduring development of the source selection plan, and development of Sections C and L.Complete Section M by adding information about the relative importance of evaluationfactors and significant subfactors.b. All source selections include an evaluation of price or total cost to the Government.However, lowest price or cost is not always the deciding source selection factor. TheGovernment may select the source whose proposal offers the greatest or best value to theGovernment.c. Source selection criteria must also include quality factors. Express quality as technicalexcellence, management capability, personnel qualifications, experience, pastperformance, and schedule compliance. Include other factors, like cost realism.d. Section M must address how samples will be used in source selection when offerors arerequired to develop and submit work samples based upon a scenario and materials24