Question

You are a contracting officer responsible for source selection for a negotiated competitive services acquisition. The estimated value of the acquisition is $1,650,000. What would be true about regarding the evaluation of the past performance?

Answer 1

Question Completion with options:

a. Past performance information provided directly by the offeror should not be relied upon.

b. The past performance evaluation satisfies the responsibility determination required under FAR subpart 9.1.

c. Evaluations should take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies.

d. Offerors with demonstrated past performance that is neither relevant nor recent must not be removed from further consideration for award.

Answer:

The statement that is true regarding the evaluation of the past performance is:

c. Evaluations should take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies.

Explanation:

It has been established that past performance is the best indicator of future performance.  Past performance can predict future performance, behavior, and success.  Organizations that achieve some good performance in the past build the required confidence, which will help them to forge ahead in the present and future.  This is why in selecting companies for a negotiated competitive services acquisition, even the past performance of predecessor companies should be reviewed to get a better handle on the company's ability to deliver on the projects.