36C24C19Q0051-014.pdf

Tiered Evaluation Memo

In accordance with VA Procurement Policy Memorandum (PPM) 2018-04, Guidance and Procedures regarding use of Tiered Evaluations (Cascading) for use in solicitations set-aside in accordance with the VA Rule of Two 38 U.S.C. 8127, contracting officers (COs) are required to perform acquisition planning and conduct market research.

Tiered Evaluations for supplies/products/services, including commercial items, will be approved by a contracting official at least one level above the contracting officer who prepares and issues the solicitation.

I validate that the supporting market research has been thoroughly documented in advance of issuing the solicitation and ensured that both market research and an IGCE associated with the procurement is date-stamped and filed in the eCMS before the solicitation is issued.

Fredy A Arteaga Contracting Officer July 5, 2019.