EC EVALUATION CRITERIA - Reading and Spelling System_2.pdf

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Decisional Rule Criteria Best Value Trade-Off:

The quoter’s quotation will be evaluated in three areas:

Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical areas are more important than Past Performance, which in turn is more important than Price. Quoters should recognize that Price, although of lesser importance than Technical and Past Performance, might contribute substantially to the Source Selection Authority’s (SSA’s) contract award decision. As the evaluation of competing quotations in the Technical and Past Performance areas become more equal in rating, the more important Price will be come in selecting the best value for the Government. Technical and Past Performance areas will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), Evaluation of Quotations or Offers.

The quoter’s quotation must clearly demonstrate, at the time of submission, unless otherwise stated, the capability to meet the

Decisional Rule criteria. Quotations will be rated based on the

Decisional Rule criteria. Quotations shall clearly demonstrate the capability to meet all of the following Decisional Rule criteria:

1. The offeror clearly demonstrates the ability to provide a high quality adult-based reading and spelling system that is an evidence-based, research-driven tool. The offeror must provide a reading and spelling system that meets the explicit systematic instruction set forth by NCLB in:

a)Phonemic Awareness; b)Phonics; c)Vocabulary Development;

d)Reading Fluency; and e)Reading Comprehension Strategies.

2. The offeror clearly demonstrates in-depth knowledge and application of a reading and spelling system that addresses characteristics of the condition of dyslexia. The offeror must provide a lesson plan for a minimum two-hour training event that includes administration, scoring, and interpretation of the reading and spelling system.

3. The offeror clearly demonstrates the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of a reading and spelling system. The offeror must submit a sample evaluation report with comprehensive interpretation.

4. The offeror clearly evidences experience in the development of and training in a reading and spelling system. The offeror must submit a detailed CV, Resume, or similar documentation of previous experience. This should include a list of any published articles or materials.

PRICING

Prices quoted to the Government shall be as low as or lower than those charges to the supplier’s most favored customer for comparable quantities under similar terms and conditions, in addition to any discounts offered for prompt payment.

DELIVERIES

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505, and the clause located in FAR 52.216-18, Ordering, states that any supplies or services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of task orders by a warranted Contracting Officer in the National Acquisitions Section Contracting Office.

AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS

Quoters are advised an award may be made without discussions.

The Contracting Officer cannot overemphasize the necessity for the initial quotation of a quoter to provide the Government with sufficient information identifying the quoter's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint.