AFLCMC/AZS EPASS-wide Request for Information: CPAR Evaluation Criterion
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force's AFLCMC/AZS EPASS office is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry feedback on the Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) evaluation subfactor typically used in EPASS Fair Opportunity Proposal Requests (FOPRs). This RFI is primarily intended for GSA OASIS+ Small Business awardees. Responses are due by April 17, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI seeks input from industry on how past performance is evaluated for Professional Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) support within the EPASS program. The current methodology generally employs a Highest Technically Rated Offeror with a Realistic and Reasonable Price (HTRO-RRP) approach, where past performance is assessed via CPAR ratings. The Air Force aims to understand if the current CPAR evaluation subfactor adequately addresses past performance and to explore potential improvements or alternative evaluation methods.
Key Information for Bidders
- Current Evaluation: Past performance is evaluated through a CPAR subfactor, considering ratings in Quality, Schedule, Cost Control, and Management.
- CPAR Requirements: Offerors must submit relevant, fully completed CPARs to support self-scores. If CPARs are unavailable, Prime Past Performance Rating Forms (PPPRF) or Subcontractor Prime Past Performance Rating Forms (SPPRPRF) may be submitted for informational purposes only.
- Work Samples: Up to five work samples can be submitted, with completed CPARs contributing to the CPAR evaluation subfactor self-score.
- RFI Questions: Feedback is requested on the adequacy of the current CPAR subfactor, suggestions for improvement, recommendations for evaluating past performance, potential alternative documentation, the impact of a separate Past Performance Evaluation factor, and alternatives if the CPAR criterion is removed.
- Set-Aside Context: This RFI is informing future opportunities that are typically Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Submission Details
- Response Deadline: Close of Business, Friday, April 17, 2026.
- Submission Method: Email responses to meredithe.sweeney@us.af.mil and joseph.abramo@us.af.mil.
Important Notes
This RFI is solely for information gathering and market research; it is not a solicitation or a promise to issue one. The Air Force is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred. Not responding to this RFI will not preclude future participation in any subsequent FOPR.