Common use of Procurement by competitive proposals Clause in Contracts

Procurement by competitive proposals. Competitive proposals are normally conducted when more than one source submits an offer for either a fixed-price or cost- reimbursement type contract, and when conditions are not appropriate for the use of sealed bids. If this method is used, the following requirements shall apply: (1) requests for proposals shall be publicized and identify all evaluation factors and their relative importance; (2) proposals shall be solicited from an adequate number of qualified sources; (3) the Government of the Republic of the Xxxxxxxx Islands shall have a method for conducting technical evaluations of the proposals and for selecting awardees; and (4) awards shall be made to the firm whose proposal is most advantageous to the program. Competitive proposals may also be used when price is not a factor but only to procure architectural and engineering services. It cannot be used to purchase other types of services provided by architectural and engineering firms that are a potential source to perform the proposed effort.

Procurement by competitive proposals. Competitive proposals are normally conducted when more than one source submits an offer for either a fixed-price or cost- cost-reimbursement type contract, and when conditions are not appropriate for the use of sealed bids. If this method is used, the following requirements shall apply: (1) requests for proposals shall be publicized and identify all evaluation factors and their relative importance; (2) proposals shall be solicited from an adequate number of qualified sources; (3) the Government of the Republic Federated States of the Xxxxxxxx Islands Micronesia shall have a method for conducting technical evaluations of the proposals and for selecting awardees; and (4) awards shall be made to the firm whose proposal is most advantageous to the program. Competitive proposals may also be used when price is not a factor but only to procure architectural and engineering services. It cannot be used to purchase other types of services provided by architectural and engineering firms that are a potential source to perform the proposed effort.