Mandatory Procedure

MP5315.606-90 Receipt, Evaluation, and Disposition ofUnsolicited Proposals

[2019Edition]

(a) Unsolicited proposals (UP) are defined atFAR2.101 and described in FAR15.603(c).MAJCOMs/DRUs/AFRCO/SMC and subordinatecontracting units are considered to be the cognizant points ofcontact for ensuring evaluation and disposition of a UP which isreceived at their respective base/activity. Organizations that are part of the Headquarters AirForce (HAF) that receive a submission that is considered a UP mustforward it to SAF/AQCfor assignment to the proper Air Force MAJCOM/DRU/AFRCO/SMCcontracting unit cognizant point of contact.

(b) Cognizant points of contact:

(1) Coordinate and process UPs. Use a coversheet to help protect the UP from unauthorized disclosure.

(2) Notify the SCO for any UP that requires wider Air Forceconsideration.

(3) Maintain an accurate and complete record of the disposition ofall UPs received.

(4) Ensure the appropriate evaluation office is aware of the FARguidance for evaluating UPs and the prohibitions and rules regardingcopying, disclosing, and using restricted data contained in theproposal. Limit the distribution of UPs to the appropriate number ofevaluators required to conduct a reasonable review. Maintain a recordof the evaluators for each UP and the dates of their evaluation.

(5) Ensure evaluators provide supporting rationale for theirconclusions and recommendations. If the recommendation is to acceptthe UP, ensure evaluators indicate whether funds are currentlyavailable or programmed.

(6) Notify the offeror concerning results of the evaluation within30 working days from receipt of the UP. When the evaluation cannotbe completed within 30 working days, send the offeror an interimreply to include an estimated completion date.

(7) Advise the offeror that the favorable evaluation does not, initself, contractually bind the government.