6.2.2  Past Performance

(MP5315.3, paragraph 4.4.1.2 requires the SSP to identify who will be responsible for the past performance review if there is no Performance Confidence Assessment Group (PCAG).  For source selections with no SSET or PCAG, the Contracting Officer conducts the past performance evaluation).

PCAG (if used) will conduct a structured past performance evaluation that examines an offeror's recent, relevant present and past performance record to assess the government's confidence in the offeror's ability to perform as proposed.  The past performance evaluation will consider the number and severity of problems, the effectiveness of any corrective actions taken, and the offeror's overall performance record.  This will be assessed at the Mission Capability factor or subfactor level and cost/price factor level (generally) but rated at the Past Performance factor level.  Potential sources of performance data are government sources such as _____________ and/or non-government sources, such as __________. (Include as appropriate for your acquisition: Past performance information may be obtained through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), questionnaires tailored to the circumstances of the acquisition, through Defense Contract Management Agency channels, through interviews with program managers and Contracting Officers, or other sources known to the Government.  Data from previous source selections or contractor capability assessments should be used if the data is recent and relevant.  If applicable, the SSET Chair, PCAG, or CO should also address the use of any alternative or streamlined methods of evaluating past performance.  In addition, in accordance with FAR 15.304(c)(3)(iii) the CO can waive the past performance evaluation by documenting the file that past performance is not an appropriate evaluation criteria for the acquisition.)