Common use of Responsibility Determination Clause in Contracts

Responsibility Determination. Notwithstanding the evaluation methodology outlined in this SIR, the Government will determine the offeror’s business responsibility prior to the MOA award by reviewing completed Section K, SBA DSBS and ▇▇▇/Beta.▇▇▇ record. Additionally, the prospective contractor must: (1) have satisfactory credit or can obtain adequate financial resources to perform; The offeror does not submit financial documents, or COC, or has less than three (3) months of operating funds, fails this requirement. (2) have a satisfactory performance record; The offeror with CPARS and/or PPQs with ratings lower than “Satisfactory” fails this requirement. (3) have capability in terms of appropriate accounting and operational controls that may include, but are not limited to, production control, property control systems, quality assurance programs, and appropriate safety programs; (4) have the tenacity and perserverance to apply necessary resources to do an acceptable job on the contract or task order; (5) have a satisfactory record of integrity and proper business ethics; (6) be qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws or regulations. The offeror, who fails to meet any of the requirements above, will not be eligible for further consideration for a MOA award.