What should the working table show?
Illustrative example. Replace the prompts with approved package information and the buyer's evaluation rules.
| Topic | Required content | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Question | Supplier wording and date | Question log |
| Source | Document, section and revision | Trace |
| Answer | Approved response | Technical owner |
| Impact | Addendum or no change | Document control |
What does the source support?
A clear solicitation basis supports consistent evaluation. FAR 13.106 provides a public-sector reference point for documenting the basis used to evaluate quotations.
Sources: Acquisition.gov: FAR 13.106, Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations, and award
What should remain open?
Record unanswered supplier questions, qualifications and missing evidence in a clarification or evaluation log. The responsible engineering and commercial leads approve the final position.
Common questions
What else should the bid team know?
Does this guide select a supplier?
No. It structures evidence for the buyer's approved evaluation process.
Can a blank response be treated as included?
No. Mark it open and request clarification.
Who approves technical compliance?
The responsible project engineer reviews technical compliance and performs any engineering sign-off.
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