What is a Source Selection Plan (SSP) and what does it specify?

• A. It defines evaluation factors, weights, conduct of the evaluation, and the roles of evaluators and decision-makers.
• B. It outlines the project schedule and milestones.
• C. It lists approved vendors for procurement.
• D. It records the price analysis results.

Answer: (A)

The Source Selection Plan defines how proposals will be evaluated to choose the best value. It specifies the evaluation factors and their weights, the procedure for conducting the evaluation, and the roles and responsibilities of the evaluators and the decision-makers. This plan provides a structured, transparent framework so the comparison of proposals is consistent and objective, guiding the best‑value tradeoff decisions.

It’s not about the project schedule, a list of approved vendors, or recording the results of price analysis—those are separate documents or outputs. The SSP focuses on the criteria, their importance, the evaluation process, and who is responsible for the decisions.