4.3  Proposal Preparation Instructions

It is best to develop the proposal preparation instructions (Section L or FAR 52.212-1) concurrent with the development of the evaluation factors.  This minimizes the possibility of identifying a technical evaluation factor without commensurate instructions as to information required for evaluation.  The solicitation must specifically state what pricing information must be submitted by offerors, how price will be evaluated, and how the total evaluated price will be calculated.