Evaluation Criteria.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 quoter has experience working with the development of programs for special populations. Quoter must submit documentation programs previously provided special populations clients.

2. The quoter demonstrates a protocol for the development of programs. Quoter must submit a plan to ensure two (2) separate programs are developed as outlined in the Statement of Work.

3. The quoter must demonstrate an understanding of the First

Step Act and a working knowledge of both Evidence-Based

Recidivism Reduction (EBRR) programs and Productive Activities

(PA). Quoter must submit a sample review of how their programs would fit under EBRR or PA.

4. The quoter demonstrates demonstrate experience and knowledge in family dynamics, family counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy methods. Quoter must submit an example of a program focused on family dynamics and family counseling.

5. The quoter demonstrates knowledge of international, federal, state, and local laws regarding child custody and experience in providing counseling/consultation in these areas. The quoter must submit a sample of previously distributed material or example of proposed material.

6. The quoter clearly demonstrates the ability to analyze current research and recommendations and design a program to meet the needs of families of justice involved individuals. The quoter must submit a sample of previously distributed material or example of proposed material.

7. The quoter has developed journal guides for clients previously or has experience in developing such items. The quoter must submit an example of previously distributed material or example of proposed material

8. The quoter demonstrates the ability to develop two separate programs focusing on the needs of families of justice involved individuals. The quoter must submit a sample of previously distributed material or example of proposed material.

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.