2.2  PCAG Chairperson Assigned.  

The individual assigned as PCAG chairperson is a key participant in the acquisition planning process.  The PCAG chairperson must know the acquisition, understand the strategy, and have input into the planning process; therefore, the SSET chairperson needs to identify this individual early in the acquisition.  Early participation will provide the PCAG chairperson an opportunity to understand the requirements and provide input into factors and subfactors used in assessing past performance. MP5315.3, paragraph 4.1.6, in part states, " Key members of the source selection team, such as the Source Selection Evaluation Team Chairperson, the Performance Confidence Assessment Group Chairperson and the contracting officer, shall have source selection experience, if possible, and be designated early in the acquisition process." The PCAG chairperson's position requires an individual with broad experience in acquisitions similar to the instant acquisition, preferably at least Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level Two certified, and if possible, have previous PCAG experience.  The rank or grade of the PCAG chairperson preferably is the same as or one level below the rank or grade of the SSET chairperson.