when evaluating proposals for a source selection, what should be the first step in determining best value for the government
the contract. Because the source selection decision is based on the proposal evaluation, it is. important that the evaluation criteria clearly reflect the Government's need and facilitate. preparation of proposals that best satisfy that need; provide for an accurate evaluation of an. offeror's proposal; represent key areas of importance and emphasis to be considered in the. source selection decision; and support meaningful discrimination and comparison between and.