Which term refers to the system that collects past performance data on contractors for use in evaluations?

• A. IGCE
• B. Price Analysis
• C. CPARS
• D. SBIR Database

Answer: (C)

Past performance information is a crucial input in federal source selections. The system that collects and stores this data on contractors for use in evaluations is the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System, or CPARS. Agencies generate CPARS reports after contract work concludes, detailing performance in areas such as quality, schedule, cost control, business relations, and management, with narrative justification. These CPARS records populate the contractor’s past performance information, which evaluators use to assess risk and inform proposal evaluations during source selection. CPARS data is centralized and can be retrieved through related databases like PPIRS or FAPIIS, helping evaluators compare performance across contracts. The other options refer to different concepts: an Independent Government Cost Estimate aids in planning and budgeting, Price Analysis is a method for judging price reasonableness, and the SBIR Database relates to Small Business Innovation Research opportunities rather than past performance records.