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  1. What is the 'competitive range' in a negotiated acquisition under FAR Part 15?

    Answer: The set of most highly rated proposals with a reasonable chance of being selected for award

    The competitive range consists of the most highly rated proposals that have a reasonable chance of being selected for award, determined after initial evaluation.

  2. If an offeror is excluded from the competitive range, what action must the Contracting Officer take?

    Answer: Notify the offeror in writing and provide a preaward debrief upon request

    Under FAR 15.503(a), offerors excluded from the competitive range must be promptly notified and are entitled to a preaward debriefing if they request one.

  3. Which adjectival rating system is most commonly referenced in DoD source selections for technical/management factors?

    Answer: Outstanding/Good/Acceptable/Marginal/Unacceptable

    DoD source selections typically use the Outstanding/Good/Acceptable/Marginal/Unacceptable adjectival rating scale as described in DoD Source Selection Procedures.

  4. What is 'past performance' evaluation designed to assess in a source selection?

    Answer: The offeror's likelihood of successfully performing the proposed contract based on prior work history

    Past performance evaluation assesses the offeror's probability of successful performance based on their record of performing similar work.

  5. Under what circumstances may the SSA deviate from the SSEB's recommendation?

    Answer: When the SSA documents a reasoned basis for the deviation in the SSDD

    The SSA is not bound by the SSEB's recommendation but must document any deviation with a reasoned, non-pretextual explanation in the Source Selection Decision Document.

  6. What is 'proposal risk' as a distinct evaluation consideration from 'performance risk'?

    Answer: Risk associated with the offeror's proposed approach — whether the technical solution itself may not succeed

    Proposal risk assesses whether the offeror's proposed technical approach is achievable and sound, separate from their past performance track record.

  7. Which regulation or guidance specifically governs DoD source selection procedures beyond the FAR?

    Answer: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 215 and DoD Source Selection Procedures

    DFARS Part 215 and the DoD Source Selection Procedures document provide supplemental guidance specific to DoD competitive acquisitions.