3.8  Volume I - Executive Summary

This section is optional but it helps evaluators understand the offeror's overall approach and rationale for selecting that approach.  While the Mission Capability volume focuses on those aspects of the offeror's approach which relate to the Mission Capability subfactors, evaluators also need to grasp the "big picture" in order to render an accurate assessment.  The wording used to request this information should focus on those areas of greatest interest to the program office3.  For instance, if the offeror's proposed system architecture is of paramount importance, request the offeror describe its approach, supporting rationale, and if desired, other approaches considered and the reasons for rejection.



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3  Program office is synonymous with "requesting organization" for locations conducting source selections without program offices/managers.