48 CFR §15.606-2

1. (a)Comprehensive evaluations shall be coordinated by the agency contact point, who shall attach or imprint on each unsolicited proposal, circulated for evaluation, the legend required by 15.609(d). When performing a comprehensive evaluation of an unsolicited proposal, evaluators shall consider the following factors, in addition to any others appropriate for the particular proposal:
   1. (1)Unique, innovative and meritorious methods, approaches, or concepts demonstrated by the proposal;
   2. (2)Overall scientific, technical, or socioeconomic merits of the proposal;
   3. (3)Potential contribution of the effort to the agency's specific mission;
   4. (4)The offeror's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives;
   5. (5)The qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed principal investigator, team leader, or key personnel critical to achieving the proposal objectives; and
   6. (6)The realism of the proposed cost.
2. (b)The evaluators shall notify the agency point of contact of their recommendations when the evaluation is completed.