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2-26.1 Best Value Definition

Defining best value is the process of establishing quality, prices, and availability that provide the best overall benefit to the Postal Service. Obtaining best value is the goal of every Postal Service supplying activity and the basis for award of Postal Service contracts. In order to develop the proposal evaluation factors, a definition of best value for a particular purchase should be established before the solicitation process.

A best value definition is made by the purchase/SCM team, subject to applicable review and approval by the client and the CO, and considers market research, purchase planning, and price analysis.




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