In evaluating past performance, which aspects should be considered?

• A. The currency and relevance of the information
• B. The source of the information only
• C. The context of the data only
• D. General trends in contractor's performance

Answer: (A)

When evaluating past performance, you want information that is both current and applicable to the contract at hand. Recent, similar work shows how the contractor is likely to perform under the current procurement, while information that’s outdated or not closely related to the specific project may mislead. Focusing only on where the information came from, or only on the context or broad trends, misses the critical link to the current decision. So, currency and relevance together provide the most reliable basis for past performance judgments.