PART I THE FOUNDATIONS OF SOURCE SELECTION

This part is essential for the less-experienced professional in understanding the basics of source selection, the current definition of best value, and the advantages and disadvantages of the two primary types of competitive best value acquisitions: lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) and tradeoff. It also identifies other sources of guidance and information, both private and governmental, on source selection.

While essential for the new acquisition professional, this part may also prove to be a useful memory jogger for more experienced source selection personnel. It will help all readers, regardless of their experience, by setting the stage for understanding and applying the material presented in the later parts of this book.