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48 CFR 873.116: 873.116 Source selection decision.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- CHAPTER 8—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
- SUBCHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
- PART 873—SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR HEALTH-CARE RESOURCES
(a) An integrated comparative assessment of proposals should be performed before source selection is made. The SSA shall independently determine which proposal(s) represents the best value, consistent with the evaluation information or factors and subfactors in the solicitation, and that the prices are fair and reasonable. The SSA may determine that all proposals should be rejected if it is in the best interest of the Government. (38 U.S.C. 8153)
(b) The source selection team, or advisory boards or panels, may conduct comparative analysis(es) of proposals and make award recommendations, if the SSA requests such assistance. (38 U.S.C. 8153)
(c) The source selection decision must be documented in accordance with FAR 15.308. (38 U.S.C. 8153)
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