Evaluation Criteria - Mexican Cartel- Attachment 5.pdf

Evaluation Criteria A Source Selection Evaluation Board and Source Selection Evaluation Criteria are required. In accordance with FAR 15.305(a)(1)- (3), price, past performance, and technical evaluation factors and sub-factors will be used as the source selection evaluation criteria. Trade-Offs will be used as the basis for award. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation— Commercial Items, Technical and Past Performance, when combined, will be approximately equal to price for this acquisition. The Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) will assess the technical sub-factors utilizing a Combined Technical/Risk Rating Method. All technical sub-factors and past performance sub-factors are listed below.

1. Instructor shall have knowledge/experience with the following area(s):

• History of cartels

• Current cartels

• Territory of cartels

• Associated criminal elements (gangs) in Central and North America

• Political influence of cartels

• Criminal enterprises of cartels

• Spiritual and religious influences

• Stash house identification and interdiction

• Specific cartel distribution techniques

• Specific cartel areas within the United States

• Identify the Drug Cartels

• Understand the structure of the cartels

• Identify which cartels have formed alliances with American street gangs

• Identify local smuggling routes utilized by Mexican drug cartels

• Understand the drug trafficking pyramid and how it impacts their investigations

• Conduct a financial investigation

• Understand “high-level” informants

• Learn techniques and methods to manage informants

• Infiltrate Mexican drug cartels through various techniques

• Understand the benefits of wiretap investigation

Technical Sub-factor C.4- The legal issues components must be developed by a currently or formerly practicing attorney in good standing with the state bar of residency, who is currently engaged in training law enforcement officers in drug programs.

2. Past Performance Factors:

a. Past Performance Factor A: Recency

Past performance is considered recent if the training occurred within three (3) years prior to the date of the solicitation and includes present past performance. However, references for training conducted more recently may receive more consideration. For example, a reference for training conducted within the last 12 months may receive more consideration than a reference for training conducted 30 months ago. Recency will be expressed using the Past Performance Relevancy Ratings. (VR- Very Relevant; R- Relevant; SR- Somewhat Relevant; NR- Not Relevant)

b. Past Performance Factor B: Relevancy

In establishing what is relevant to this acquisition, consideration will be given to similarity of training, contract duration (one-time training or multiple iterations, single or multiple years), dollar value, and extent of subcontracting/teaming. Relevance will be expressed using the Past Performance Relevancy Ratings. (VR- Very Relevant; R- Relevant; SR- Somewhat Relevant;

NR- Not Relevant).