(a) In evaluating the proposal, the RDA or its successor agency staff review panel and the awarding official will take into account the degree to which the proposal demonstrates the following:
(1) Focus on a practical solution to a significant problem involving one or more of the following on a cooperative business basis: the preparation for market, processing, packaging, handling, storing, transporting, distributing, or marketing of agricultural products. (35%)
(2) Adequacy, soundness, and appropriateness of the proposed approach to solve the identified problem. (30%)
(3) Feasibility and probability of success of project solving the problem. (10%)
(4) Qualifications, experience in related work, competence, and availability of project personnel to direct and carry out the project. (25%)
(b) In addition, the cost relative to the expected research results will be considered in determining the awarding of the agreements.
authority: 7 U.S.C. 1623; Public Law 103-111, 107 Stat. 1046;
7 U.S.C. 2201; USDA Secretary's Memorandum 1020-39, dated September 30, 1993; and Public Law 103-211, 108 Stat. 3
source: 59 FR 38342, July 28, 1994, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 7 CFR 4285.70