1.4  What are the Benefits of PPT?

The PPT strategy permits recognition of the good performer and thereby minimizes the risk of awarding to a contractor that will not perform at an acceptable level.  A contractor that delivers what the contract requires without extensive follow-up effort is clearly delivering better value than a contractor that charges essentially the same price, yet needs constant surveillance to ensure performance.  In short, the PPT process weeds out marginal to unsatisfactory performers in favor of offerors with proven records of providing quality products and/or services on time and at affordable prices.  PPT also allows for SSA discretion in awarding to higher rated performers over lower rated performers if the price differential is warranted and considered to be best value.