Best Value Trade-Off
Award method allowing the government to pay more for higher value.
Definition
Under a trade-off source selection the government may award to other than the lowest-priced offeror when the technical advantage justifies the premium, documented in a source selection decision.
Why it matters
This is where proposal quality pays a measurable premium — quantify the value of your approach.
Example
An agency pays 9% more for an offeror with superior transition risk mitigation.
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