What must the CO indicate to each offeror still being considered for award during discussions?

What must the CO indicate to each offeror still being considered for award during discussions?

• A. The offeror's weaknesses and how to improve them.
• B. Only strengths.
• C. All weaknesses in the proposal.
• D. Deficiencies, significant weaknesses, and adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not yet had an opportunity to respond.

Answer: (D)

During discussions with offerors still in contention for award, the contracting officer must clearly communicate any deficiencies, significant weaknesses, and adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not yet had an opportunity to respond, and must provide an opportunity to respond. This ensures fair treatment by giving the offeror a chance to address concerns before a final decision is made. It isn’t limited to strengths, nor does it require disclosing every weakness; it focuses on those deficiencies, significant weaknesses, and adverse past performance information that the offeror hasn’t had the chance to respond to. The information can be conveyed in writing or orally as part of the discussion, but the key is enabling an informed reply.

During discussions with offerors still in contention for award, the contracting officer must clearly communicate any deficiencies, significant weaknesses, and adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not yet had an opportunity to respond, and must provide an opportunity to respond. This ensures fair treatment by giving the offeror a chance to address concerns before a final decision is made. It isn’t limited to strengths, nor does it require disclosing every weakness; it focuses on those deficiencies, significant weaknesses, and adverse past performance information that the offeror hasn’t had the chance to respond to. The information can be conveyed in writing or orally as part of the discussion, but the key is enabling an informed reply.