Performance Assessment Report(PAR)
A formal evaluation document recording how well a contractor performed on a contract, used in future source selection decisions.
Overview
The Performance Assessment Report (PAR) is the government's official record of contractor performance on a specific contract. PARs are entered into CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System) and document the contractor's execution against quality, schedule, cost, and other evaluation criteria. These assessments follow contractors across the federal marketplace.
Why It Matters in GovCon
PARs directly influence your ability to win future work. Agencies retrieve past performance evaluations through CPARS when evaluating proposals, and subpar ratings can eliminate you from consideration. Proactively managing performance and responding to draft PARs within the 30-day comment period is critical for maintaining a strong record.
Key Details
- Evaluation Areas: Quality, schedule, cost control, management, subcontracting (for small business), and business relations.
- Rating Scale: Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, or Unsatisfactory.
- Contractor Response: Contractors have 30 days to submit comments, which are retained with the PAR.
- Relevance: Agencies assess how relevant past performance is to the current requirement.
How GovCon Data Can Help
GovCon Data's bid management tools help you track performance milestones and deliverables, ensuring you meet contract requirements that lead to strong PAR ratings.
Related Terms
- Past Performance
- Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)
- Best Value
- Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS)
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