Which of the following is a non-price evaluation factor commonly used in FAR Part 15 competitions?

• A. Price or cost
• B. Past Performance
• C. Delivery milestones
• D. Warranty duration

Answer: (B)

In this context, non-price evaluation factors are parts of the proposal the government uses to judge capability, quality, and risk apart from the proposed price. Past performance is the classic non-price factor because it looks at how the contractor has performed on similar work in the past—focusing on reliability, quality, timeliness, and cost control. This helps the agency forecast the likelihood of successful performance under the new contract, independent of cost.

Price or cost is evaluated as a separate, price-related factor, while delivery milestones and warranty duration are elements tied to schedule and terms of the contract rather than standalone non-price evaluation criteria. Therefore, past performance is the best-supported non-price evaluation factor commonly used in FAR Part 15 competitions.