Past Performance Handbook

Using past performance information in source selection is mandated by the Federal Acquisition Regulations, but there has been little practical guidance available on using it correctly and effectively. But now you can avoid the pitfalls of a process that's more complicated than it looks with this outstanding new book.

Whether you're a contracting officer, contractor, or procurement analyst, this book will explain how to use past performance information to maximize your effectiveness.

CONTRACTING OFFICERS: From pre-award to post-award, you'll learn how to use past performance information as a key factor in source selection...what information to consider...how to weigh past performance factors against other selection factors...and what past performance information to look for in an offeror's proposal...how to conduct a past performance evaluation...and present it in a format that's easy to understand and access by other agencies. CONTRACTORS: You'll learn what contracting officials are looking for in past performance information and how to structure your proposals to be more competitive and win more business...and how to understand your evaluation, rebut evaluation findings, and respond to an evaluation.

PROCUREMENT PERSONNEL: Find out how to design a past performance evaluation system for your agency...find common guidelines that will make information useful for interagency sharing...and explore new IT applications for sharing past performance information.