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Description

Provides an overview of the source selection process, which applies to competitive negotiated acquisitions per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.3 Source Selection, the Defense FAR Supplement Subpart 215.3, and the mandatory DoD Source Selection Procedures.

Objectives

Distinguish source selection from other forms of competitive acquisitions

Describe the Best Value continuum

Establish the source selection team

Determine evaluation factors, rating system(s), and proposal requirements

Identify the parts of a source selection plan

Discuss the timeline for issuing a request for proposals and receiving offers

Evaluate contractor proposals

Distinguish between clarifications, communications, and discussions

Establish a competitive range

Request Final Proposal Revisions

Conduct a trade-off analysis and select the best value proposal(s)

Determine the content of debriefings

Map the possible protest timelines & processes

Target Attendees

All DOD acquisition personnel who are, or may be, involved in the source selection process as the Source Selection Authority, a member of the Source Selection Board or a member of the Technical Evaluation Board.

Prerequisite(s)

None

Predecessor Course(s) (Acceptable as a substitute for this course until the acceptance date specified below.)

Predecessor	Predecessor Course Title	PDS Code	Accepted Until
None	None	None	None

Course Length

2 class days

Additional Course Information

Delivery Mode	Targeted Training
Equivalent Courses	None
ACE Recommended Credits	N/A
PDS Code	n/a
Additional Public Information	N/A

Continuing Education Units	0
Continuous Learning Points	14
Reservist Retirement Points	0
Historical Allocations	Mouse Over for Past CEU/CLPs

Notes

This is a Fee for Service on-site course delivered for requesting organizations after coordination between the organizations representative and the appropriate DAU representative. DAU charges a standard fee for the “off-the-shelf” delivery of the selected course plus instructor(s) travel and per diem as may be required to support the request. Organizations desiring modifications to the “off-the-shelf” design may incur additional fees.

To inquire about or request this course for your organization, click the Apply for Course button in the upper right corner.

The CLPs referenced above presume off-the-shelf delivery.