The relationship of cost⁄price factors to other evaluation factors should be stated in general terms (for example, that cost⁄price will be considered to be more important, less important, or as important as the performance evaluation factors, or that cost⁄price will be the determining factor in choosing among all offers which meet the minimum acceptable performance evaluation factors), and no solicitation should establish a strict mechanical relationship between the cost⁄price factors and any other factors.
