D. Attachment 5 - Tech Eval Criteria.pdf

All quotes from responsible Quoters will be evaluated by a Technical Evaluation Panel according to the technical evaluation factors outlined below.

The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the respondent whose quote represents the best value – technical factors, price, and past performance considered. The tradeoff process may be used in making this determination.

The technical factors combined are considered significantly more important than price and past performance. Price and past performance will be considered during the evaluation process but will not be point scored.

The Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer will review quotes for conformance to the solicitation instructions. The Government’s Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) will evaluate the quotes in accordance with the technical evaluation criteria described below.

Table A: Evaluation Criteria for Technical Factors Technical Factor 1: Personnel Qualifications – 50 points Qualifications of proposed personnel will be evaluated to determine to what extent the personnel are capable of performing the work outlined in the SOW. This includes documented hands-on experience with drug discovery and development programs in the area of Pharmaceutics / Formulation/Chemistry Manufacturing Control, executive-level competence, educational background, and training.

Resumes of proposed key personnel, consultants, and any subcontractors will be evaluated for appropriateness of credentials, training, qualifications, experience, and competence to carry out the project. The availability of proposed personnel and their designated responsibility in the project will also be evaluated, including letter(s) of commitment from proposed key personnel.

Basic credentials will be evaluated in the following areas, designated as sub-factors of Technical Factor 1:

Sub-factor 1: Personnel Professional Experience in Drug Discovery and Development Professional experience of proposed personnel shall be evaluated for length and breadth of demonstrated leadership experience in drug discovery and development projects related to Bioactivity Assay Development.

Evaluations shall be based on demonstrated expertise and experience in executing and managing drug development tasks, particularly for nervous system conditions. Broad experience across the entire drug discovery and development process from discovery to clinical trials shall be considered favorably.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

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Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) Consulting Support Services

Professional experience of proposed personnel shall be evaluated for length and breadth of demonstrated leadership experience in drug discovery and development projects related to the consulting services described in the SOW including hands-on leadership and management experience in Phase 1 in-house and outsourced trials, particularly for nervous system and pain conditions. Broad experience across the entire drug discovery and development process from discovery to clinical trials shall be considered favorably.

Professional experience of proposed personnel shall also be evaluated for experience in managing or leading drug discovery projects in biopharmaceutical industry, as well as publications, patents, and work on drugs brought to market. In addition, experience showing the use of expertise to identify or anticipate problems early on, overcome technical or regulatory difficulties, distill complex situations, or demonstrate strong risk-assessment ability to make wise use of limited resources, shall be considered favorably.

Professional experience of proposed personnel shall be further evaluated for experience involving cross-functional team efforts in drug development, as well as indications of strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Sub-Factor 2: Educational Degrees and Certifications Educational degrees and certifications of proposed personnel shall be evaluated for conformance to the required qualifications identified in the SOW; additional degrees and certifications related to the SOW requirements will also be evaluated. Advanced degrees and board certifications and other evidence of advanced training applicable to Pharmaceutics Formulation/CMC shall be considered favorably.

Sub-Factor 3: Collaborative Team Experience Qualifications of proposed personnel shall be evaluated for length and breadth of experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, especially teams with members from outside organizations and members at various management levels. Experiences such as team leadership, consulting, or service on strategic and advisory boards shall be considered favorably.

Technical Factor 2: Understanding the Project and Technical Approach – 50 points

The Government will evaluate the Quoter’s proposed technical approach and comprehensive understanding of the project’s goals, objectives, and specific requirements as described in the SOW, including their interrelation and complexity. The technical approach will also be evaluated for soundness, practicality, and feasibility for accomplishing these requirements.

This will include an evaluation of the thoroughness of the Quoter’s background discussion of the work contemplated under this project. It will also include an evaluation of the Quoter’s discussion of anticipated problems and constraints likely to be encountered in performing the work and potential plans and solutions for resolving them.

Finally, the Government will evaluate examples of how the Quoter has effectively trained other project staff or clients in their discipline.

Total Possible Points:

Table B: Evaluation Criteria for Phase One Non-Technical Factors

Price Evaluation:

Quoter’s total quoted price will be evaluated for price reasonableness. For a price to be reasonable, it must represent a price to the government that a prudent person would pay when consideration is given to prices in the market. Quoter is expected to establish a reasonable price relationship between all price elements. An evaluation of the respondent’s price quote will be performed to determine if it reflects a clear understanding of the requirements and is consistent with Quoter’s technical response.

Options: the Government will evaluate price for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement in accordance with FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990). The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise them.

Price Risk: Refers to any aspect of the respondent’s quote that could have significant negative price consequences for the Government. Quotes will be assessed to identify potential risks.

Past Performance:

The Quoter shall identify up to two (2) awards with the Federal Government and/or commercial customers that demonstrate recent and relevant past performance.

Relevant is defined as work similar in complexity and magnitude to the work described in the SOW.

This evaluation will not be conducted, however, on any respondent whose quote is determined to be technically unacceptable or otherwise not considered for award.

Include the following information:

• Project title

• Description of the project

• Contract number

• Contract amount

• Government Agency/Organization

• Contracting Officer’s name, address, and phone number

• Contract and, if applicable, task order number

• Current status, e.g., completed and/or if in progress, start and estimated completion dates

• Dollar value and type of contract

• Name of company being referenced

• SOW paragraphs that the reference applies to

• Key personnel (please highlight those individuals who worked on the relevant project(s) and are also being proposed for this effort.)

• A brief narrative of why you deem the reference to be relevant to this effort

The Government may also consider information obtained through other sources. Past performance information will be used to determine the quality of the contractor’s past performance as it relates to the probability of success of the required effort.

Examples of relevant past performance that demonstrate customer satisfaction in the following areas shall be viewed favorably:

1) Interpersonal skills

2) Attention to detail

3) Computer and software literacy

4) Writing, Communication, and Presentation Skills

IMPORTANT:

The Government may elect to discuss or obtain additional information and/or request revisions from one or more respondents at any point during the evaluation and source selection process, in accordance with FAR Part 13 procedures. The Government also reserves the right to evaluate quotes and award a purchase order without discussions as well as the right to make no award at all.