What do I do if I have questions or concerns about a task order proposal submitted by a CIO-SP 2i prime contractor? Are discussions or negotiations permitted?
The customer will evaluate the prime contractors’ written and/or oral technical proposals and written cost proposals. If initial evaluation shows differences between the SOW requirements and an otherwise acceptable prime contractor’s proposal, discussions between the customer and vendor will be necessary. Discussions may range from informal meetings that discuss minor discrepancies on the technical approach, to formal multiple prime contractor negotiations. Prime contractors shall be treated equitably and fairly during this evaluation process. After evaluation and any discussions, the customer will perform a Best Value analysis of the information contained in the proposals using the stated evaluation criteria. Based on the results of the evaluation, it is ultimately the customer’s responsibility to select the prime contractor that can provide the Best Value to the Government.
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