2.4.3.2.5  Establish Objective Requirements (Sub-paragraph not in Template)

When possible, objective requirements (desirable, measurable capabilities or characteristics) above the minimum threshold requirements can be established to create trade space for the best value assessment.  Mission Capability subfactors should be written to include the minimum performance or capability requirements against which they will be evaluated.  If "credit" will be given for performance above the threshold requirement, you must so state.  Further, if more credit will be given for performance above the objective, you must so state.

NOTE:  Although the use of thresholds and objectives is possible, THERE ARE NO SEPARATE, UNDISCLOSED, EVALUATION STANDARDS.  In the past, separate evaluation standards were written for the Source Selection Evaluation Team to use in evaluating the subfactors.  Now, these 'standards' must be included within the evaluation subfactors.