Past Performance
Evaluation of how well an offeror performed similar prior work.
Definition
Past performance is an evaluation factor assessing recency, relevancy, and quality of prior contracts, typically supported by references and CPARS records.
Why it matters
It is frequently the second-heaviest factor and the hardest to improve during a bid — build the citation library in advance.
Example
Three references from the last three years, each within 50% of the proposed contract value.
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