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... Decision model. Schedule Constraints No Yes Step 8 Define Contract Scope and Terms & Conditions Step 7 Package Assessment and Final Selections Step 6 Apply Differentiators Step 5 Select applicable systems engineering process(es)
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... • Step 6 -- Apply Differentiators: Step 6 applies differentiators to the candidate procurement packages to help you reduce the number of procurement packages identified in Step 5. • Step 7 -- Assess Package and Make Final Selection: This step suggests the involvement of agency procurement personnel to assist in making the final selection of the most appropriate procurement package.
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