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ITN - Determining the Boundaries of Innovative Source Selection 2003

  • YEAR CREATED: 2003
  • ENTITY TYPE: Scholarly Publication
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: BID - ITB, IFB, ITT, RFB
The document discusses the boundaries and limitations of negotiations in the procurement process, specifically focusing on the issue of deficiencies and weaknesses in proposals. It states that what may be considered a deficiency or weakness for one offeror may actually be a service delivery means found in a competing offeror's proposal. The appropriateness of what can be communicated during negotiations is governed by government rules, policies, and professional ethical standards. The document also mentions the limitations on communications with offerors, such as not favoring one offeror over another and not revealing an offeror's technical solution or intellectual property to another offeror. It explains that intellectual property or proprietary information is designated as such by the offeror in their proposal and cannot be communicated to another offeror during negotiations. The document also discusses the use of auctions during negotiations and how the communication of an offeror's price is prohibited without their consent. The document provides an example of the procurement of Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) as a case study to illustrate the complexities of negotiations in the procurement process. The ATIS procurement involved the collection and dissemination of traffic information to the public, and the document explains the various components and means involved in an ATIS. It describes the ITN (Invitation to Negotiate) process used for the procurement and the evaluation and negotiation stages. The contract for the ATIS procurement was signed on November 13, 2000, with an initial start-up date of April 2001. The document highlights that during the ITN process, offerors were instructed on what they could and could not communicate during negotiations. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to these instructions to ensure fairness and avoid favoritism. In conclusion, the document provides insights into the boundaries and limitations of negotiations in the procurement process, using the example of the ATIS procurement to illustrate these concepts. It emphasizes the need to follow government rules, policies, and ethical standards, and highlights the importance of clear communication guidelines during negotiations to ensure fairness and transparency.
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