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Source Selection Criteria

The buyer's defined standards and preferences that vendors must meet or surpass to be awarded the contract.

Key Points

  • Lists measurable factors such as price, technical capability, quality, schedule, risk, and past performance.
  • Created during procurement planning and included in RFPs and other solicitation documents.
  • May use weighted scoring, pass/fail thresholds, or mandatory requirements to compare proposals.
  • Guides fair, transparent evaluation and aligns seller selection with project objectives and constraints.

Example

A government IT project issues an RFP for a data center migration. The RFP states source selection criteria: cost (30%), technical approach (25%), security certifications (mandatory pass/fail), relevant experience (20%), schedule feasibility (15%), and references (10%). Vendors are evaluated against these criteria, and the highest scored compliant proposal wins.

PMP Example Question

During procurement planning, the team defines mandatory certifications, minimum experience levels, and a weighted scoring model for cost and technical approach. What is this set of standards called?

  1. Procurement Statement of Work
  2. Seller Proposals
  3. Contract Change Control System
  4. Source Selection Criteria

Correct Answer: D — the buyer's criteria used to choose a seller

Explanation: Source selection criteria specify how proposals will be judged and which qualifications are required for award.

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