UFC 4-214-02
24 July 2003
10-7.2 Evaluation ratings, evaluation comments on particular proposals strengths and weaknesses, the
independent Government estimate, the proposal prices, and any other significant items will be used by
the Contract Specialist to prepare the draft Source Selection Memorandum (DSSM). The DSSM will
address all offers in the competitive range, considering technical ratings, capability ratings, and price.
Review and approval of the DSSM by the Contracting Officer is required before negotiations with the
offerors can begin.
10-7.3 Government Estimate. The independent Government estimate as well as the results of the
price/cost evaluation team will also be used by the Contract Specialist in preparing the DSSM.
10-7.4 Capability Information. The results of the evaluation of the offeror capability shall also be utilized
by the CS in preparing the DSSM.
10-7.5 Competitive Range. Per FAR 15.306 (reference 10-2), the competitive range will be determined
on the basis of cost or price and other factors that were stated in the solicitation, and based on the ratings
of each proposal against all evaluation criteria, the Contracting Officer shall establish a competitive range
composed of the most highly rated proposals.
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