(U.S. Government contracting) The contracting officer’s affirmative determination that a prospective awardee is responsible—that is, has the financial resources, technical capability, integrity, performance record, and other qualifications necessary to perform the contract successfully. A responsibility determination is made before contract award and is distinct from responsiveness, which concerns whether a bid or proposal complies with the requirements of the solicitation.
Responsibility Determination
The Contracting Officer's pre-award finding that a prospective awardee has the resources, capability, and integrity to perform the contract.
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