Common use of Source Selection Clause in Contracts

Source Selection. (a) The overall evaluation methodology set forth above will be used by the contracting officer as a guide in determining which proposal(s) offer the best value to the U.S. Government. In accordance with FAR 52.215 1, and as set forth in Section L of this solicitation, award will be made by the contracting officer to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value to the U.S. Government after evaluation in accordance with all factors and sub-factors in this solicitation. (b) This procurement utilizes the tradeoff process set forth in FAR 15.101-1. If the contracting officer determines that competing technical proposals are essentially equal, cost/price factors may become the determining factor in source selection. Conversely, if the contracting officer determines that competing cost/price proposals are essentially equal, technical factors may become the determining factor in source selection. Further, the contracting officer may award to a higher priced offeror if a determination is made that the higher technical evaluation of that offeror merits the additional cost/price. 1. Name of Contracting Entity: 2. Contract/Agreement No.: 3. Contract/Agreement Type: 4. Amount: 5. Name of Key Personnel: 6. Description of Work/Services/Activity:

Source Selection. (a) The overall evaluation methodology set forth above will be used by the contracting officer as a guide in determining which proposal(s) offer the best value to the U.S. Government. In accordance with FAR 52.215 1, and as set forth in Section L of this solicitation, award will be made by the contracting officer to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value to the U.S. Government after evaluation in accordance with all factors and sub-factors in this solicitation. (b) This procurement utilizes the tradeoff process set forth in FAR 15.101-1. If the contracting officer determines that competing technical proposals are essentially equal, cost/price factors may become the determining factor in source selection. Conversely, if the contracting officer determines that competing cost/price proposals are essentially equal, technical factors may become the determining factor in source selection. Further, the contracting officer may award to a higher priced offeror if a determination is made that the higher technical evaluation of that offeror merits the additional cost/price. 1. Name of Contracting Entity: 2. Contract/Agreement No.: 3. Contract/Agreement Type: 4. Amount: 5. Name of Key Personnel: 6. Description of Work/Services/Activity: