Extract to table

The solicitation's own evaluation scheme stated that technical and non-price factors, when combined, were "significantly more important" than price — but even under such a scheme, the SSA is required to articulate a rational basis for the tradeoff, particularly where the price differential is non-trivial

The engagement team relied upon well-established GAO precedent holding that source selection authorities must meaningfully explain why any technical advantages are worth any associated cost premium, rather than simply observing that one offeror received a higher rating

However, this approach carries inherent risk, and each case must be individually assessed

If Whitmore is selected as the awardee upon reevaluation, the Air Force must terminate Halcyon's contract for the convenience of the Government, as recommended by GAO

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