The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) mandates the gathering and utilization of contractor performance data for source selection evaluations. These reports, known as Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPAR), are documented within the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), playing a pivotal role in securing future federal contracts for contractors. Therefore, contractors need to comprehend the CPARS regulations, the evaluation protocol, and the appropriate steps to take if they disagree with the agency’s assessment of their performance.
Cara Wulf walks through the regulations, including policies and responsibilities for recording and maintaining contractor performance information, timing and workflow, a high-level review of disagreements, use of past performance information in source selection decisions, and appealing an adverse CPAR.