1.1  Past Performance Policies and Procedures.

The policies and procedures implementing FASA are contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).  Pursuant to FAR 15.304(c)(3)(1)-( ii), the Government shall evaluate past performance in all competitively negotiated acquisitions expected to exceed $100,000 unless otherwise documented by the Contracting Officer as to why past performance is not an appropriate evaluation factor.  However, for DoD pursuant to Director of Defense Procurement Class Deviation 99-O0002 dated January 29,1999, the thresholds are: (1) $5 million for systems and operations support, (2) $1 million for services, information technology, and (3) $100,000 for fuels or health care.  This guide provides further assistance in implementing the FAR provisions.  

The main purpose of the past performance evaluation is to appropriately consider each offeror's demonstrated record of contract compliance in supplying products and services that meet users' needs including cost and schedule.  Past performance need not be evaluated if the contracting officer documents the reason past performance is not an appropriate evaluation factor for the acquisition (FAR 15.304(c)(3)(iii)).