Which fields make criteria usable?
Record the factor, source, priority or weight if approved, evidence required, reviewer and disposition rule.
| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Factor | What is being assessed |
| Source | Where the requirement comes from |
| Evidence | What supports the assessment |
| Reviewer | Who applies the rule |
| Disposition | How open items are handled |
What is the source principle?
FAR 13.106-2 provides a public-sector example of evaluating quotations against the basis established in the solicitation. Private buyers should define their own approved criteria.
Sources: Acquisition.gov: FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of quotations or offers
Common questions
What else should the bid team know?
Can criteria change after quotes arrive?
Only through a documented and approved process that preserves a fair comparison.
Does a criterion guarantee an award?
No. It is part of the buyer's decision framework.
Primary sources
- FAR 13.106, Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations, and awardAcquisition.gov
- FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of quotations or offersAcquisition.gov
- Request for QuotationsUS General Services Administration