SOLICITATION

1
AMS CONTRACTING PROCESS See
Notes 1, 2, 3
SOLICITATION
EVALUATION
AWARD
Source Selection Plan
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Source Selection Process (SSP)
Final Proposal Revisions
Briefing Source Selection Personnel
Oral Presentations?
Evaluate Revised Proposal
YES
Oral Presentations
NO
Complete Source Selection Reports
Pre-Award Debriefs (If Requested)
Evaluate Proposals
Business Clearance Guidance
SSEB, SSAC Templates
Field Pricing Assistance
Business Clearance Memorandum (BCM)
Technical
Cost
Discussions?
BCM Approved?
NO
YES
YES
Establish Competitive Range
Revise BCM (As Required)
NO
Award without Discussion
NOTES Note 1 This flowchart provides a
snapshot of the Evaluation Phase in the AMS
Contracting Process. This is only a guide in
defining when in the process these tasks
normally occur the exact location in the
contracting cycle for each item is somewhat
flexible depending on program/contracting action
dynamics. A detailed analysis of each event in
the Planning Phase can be viewed by clicking on
the appropriate event. Note 2 The Official
Contracting Process is defined in the AMS
CPPM. Note 3 Please refer to the governing
directives for official guidance.
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Program Office (See Note)
Supporting Information
NOTE These colors represent the dominant lead
for each task.
AMS
Decision Node