Source selection
Source selection (hereinafter, the Selection) is the process of selected sources whose resources, credibility and performance is expected to meet the contract/procurement objectives within a competitive range of cost.
Stages
- Initial selection. From all possible sources, identifying those that meet basic qualifications.
- Substantive selection. From those sources that meet basic qualifications, determining the most qualified.
- Contingent selection. Making final checks before making offers to the selected source.