Phase One is based on qualification proposals; Phase Two is limited to the most highly qualified firms that submit technical proposals and may include preliminary design and price proposals. Which description matches this process?

• A. Phase One is based on price proposals
• B. Phase One based on qualification proposals; Phase Two limited to most highly qualified firms that submit technical proposals and may include preliminary design and price proposals
• C. Phase Two uses only price proposals
• D. Phase One and Phase Two are identical

Answer: (B)

This describes the two-phase selection process used in some Corps procurements: Phase One screens firms based on qualification proposals to establish capability, experience, and resources, with price not considered at this stage. Only the most highly qualified firms move to Phase Two, where they submit technical proposals and may include preliminary design and price proposals for evaluation. This structure exists to ensure that only capable firms compete on design and cost, rather than on price alone from the outset.

The other options don’t fit because Phase One is not based on price proposals, Phase Two is not limited to price alone (it also involves technical proposals and may include preliminary design), and the two phases are not identical in purpose or content.