NRAD BLUE RIBBON VENDOR PROGRAM The Naval Command, Control and Ocean Surveillance Center, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Division (NRaD) implemented a program entitled NRaD Blue Ribbon Vendor Program (NRaD BRVP) in 1993. The purpose of the NRaD BRVP was to formalize the Contracting Officer's authority to exercise prudent business judgment in awarding supply and service orders that had historically been awarded based on price only. The NRaD BRVP program has been a successful evaluation tool, however, the program is outdated and limited in information. Consequently, the NRaD BRVP program will be replaced effective 1 May 97 with the Red-Yellow-Green Contractor Evaluation System, a product deficiency reporting and evaluation program managed by the Navy Material Quality Assurance Office (NMQAO) in Portsmouth, NH. We will continue in our efforts to award contracts based on acceptable contractor past performance. The NRaD BVRP program has been a successful tool in providing past performance award information with a monumental impact on best value awards, contractor participation was exceptional. Questions concerning the Red-Yellow-Green Contractor Evaluation System should be directed to Henry Baker or Steve Perkins, (603)431-1690, Ext 461 OR 498 respectively.

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