2.  Applicability

2.1.  Exempted acquisitions may use this procedure as guidance.  Compliance with FAR 15, DFARS 215, and AFFARS 5315 and related law, regulation, and policy is required in all competitive negotiated acquisitions.

2.1.2.  AFMC policy is available at the Air Force Research Laboratories Website.

2.1.5.  Performance Price Tradeoff (PPT) is a process in which tradeoffs are conducted between past performance and price/cost for technically acceptable proposals.  AF policy and Community Advice--Best Practices, available in the AFFARS Library, Part 5315, provide assistance on conducting PPT source selections.