responsible source
Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.
In this subtitle, the term “responsible source” means a prospective contractor that—
(1) has adequate financial resources to perform the contract or the ability to obtain those resources;
(2) is able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and Government business commitments;
(3) has a satisfactory performance record;
(4) has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;
(5) has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain the organization, experience, controls, and skills;
(6) has the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain the equipment and facilities; and
(7) is otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.
Source
- 2010–present41 U.S.C. § 113Public Contracts · Appeals · in this subtitle
The term “responsible source” means a prospective contractor who—
(A) has adequate financial resources to perform the contract or the ability to obtain such resources;
(B) is able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and Government business commitments;
(C) has a satisfactory performance record;
(D) has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;
(E) has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain such organization, experience, controls, and skills;
(F) has the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain such equipment and facilities; and
(G) is otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.
Source
- 1994–present41 U.S.C. § 403Public Contracts · Definitions · as used in this chapter