An effective way to inform unsuccessful offerors of the award decision rationale.
Contracting officers may hold misconceptions about the effectiveness and outcomes of in-person oral debriefings. When done properly, the oral debriefing to inform offerors of why an award decision was made can be an extremely effective tool.
- Clarity and trust in the award process
- Government can instill confidence in the acquisition decision and communicate adherence to its contracting process
- Offerors are motivated to better understand the process while gaining additional insight to improve future proposals
- Contracting Officers and Program Managers can apply a successful approach through dry runs in a learning environment which brings positive reinforcement
- Reduced protests
- SMALL BUSINESS BENEFIT: More clarity and understanding of the award decision helps small businesses compete more effectively for future work
Small Business
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