---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 52h.11"
title: "42"
number: "52h.11"
heading: "What are the review criteria for contract projects and proposals?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/52h.11"
---

# §52h.11. What are the review criteria for contract projects and proposals?

- (a) In carrying out its review of a project concept under [§ 52h.10(a)](/cfr/42/52h.10.md?p=a) or [§ 52h.10(b)](/cfr/42/52h.10.md?p=b), the peer review group shall take into account, among other pertinent factors:
  - (1) The significance from a scientific or technical standpoint of the goals of the proposed research or development activity;
  - (2) The availability of the technology and other resources necessary to achieve those goals;
  - (3) The extent to which there are identified, practical uses for the anticipated results of the activity; and
  - (4) Where the review includes the project approach, the adequacy of the methodology to be utilized in carrying out the activity.
- (b) In carrying out its review of unsolicited contract proposals under [§ 52h.9](/cfr/42/52h.9.md), the peer review group shall take into account, among other pertinent factors, the criteria in [§ 52h.8](/cfr/42/52h.8.md) which are relevant to the particular proposals.
- (c) In carrying out its review of solicited proposals under § [52h.10(a)](/cfr/42/52h.10.md?p=a) or [(b)](/cfr/42/52h.10.md?p=b), the peer review group shall evaluate each proposal in accordance with the criteria set forth in the request for proposals.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 216; 42 U.S.C. 282 (b)(6); 42 U.S.C. 284 (c)(3); 42 U.S.C. 289a.

### Source

Source: 69 FR 275, Jan. 5, 2004, unless otherwise noted.