What information should I expect to receive in a post-award debriefing?

In a postaward debriefing for a federal contract, you should expect to receive specific information about the agency's evaluation of your proposal and the award decision, as outlined in FAR 15.506. The contracting officer will discuss the agency's evaluation of your significant weaknesses or deficiencies, your overall technical rating, and the overall evaluated price of your offer. You will also learn the overall ranking of all offerors, if applicable, and the reasonable price and technical ratings of the awardee. The debriefing will include an explanation of the award decision. You will not receive information about other offerors' proposals, such as their technical approaches or specific prices, beyond what is necessary to explain the comparison. Good questions to ask include how your proposal could be improved for future submissions, whether your understanding of the agency's needs was accurate, and if there were any areas where your proposal did not fully address the solicitation requirements. For state and local contracts, the information shared will depend on the specific state procurement code and the portal's vendor guide.