4.4.5  Adequate Price Competition Determination

(The conclusion of the comparative analysis must be followed-up with the final determination of adequate price competition (several interim determinations may be warranted throughout the source selection process).  This conclusion will be based on all of the information received during the source selection.  The determination must satisfy adequate price competition requirements of FAR 15.403-1(c)(1) and as supplemented.  Basically, it must definitively state that adequate price competition occurred and provide a discussion supporting this claim.)

(Insert number of offerors - must be two or more) offerors, competing independently, submitted priced offers that satisfy the Government's expressed requirement, and award will be made to the offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.  Cost/Price is a substantial factor in the selection for award.