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However, even within a best-value framework that emphasizes non-price factors, cost/price evaluation remains a critical component — particularly where cost-reimbursable elements are involved — and the SSA's tradeoff determination must rationally account for price differentials between offerors

Specifically, where a solicitation includes cost-reimbursable elements, the procuring agency is required to perform a cost-realism analysis as part of its evaluation of proposals