This Part contains only minimum essential policies and procedures. It does not attempt to restate polices contained in the FAR and DFARS or to duplicate the many excellent public documents that provide more detailed procedures and “how-to” information. The Army Source Selection Manual (ASSM) (AFARS Appendix AA) contains detailed guidance on the source selection process. This manual contains information on the source selection processes and techniques that will be used for competitive, negotiated acquisitions, whether conducted as a formal or informal source selection. For exceptions see the ASSM, Chapter 1, under Scope.
The ASSM is a comprehensive source selection resource which recites best practices that promote source selection flexibility and consistency in Army source selections. Army personnel shall use the ASSM resource when conducting competitive Source Selections. The extent to which you will use the processes and techniques described in this manual will depend upon the complexity and dollar value of each acquisition and your available resources. When using the ASSM, however, apply prudent business sense to tailor the processes to fit your circumstances. [AFARS Revision #21, dated May 22, 2007]
