---
kind: "section"
citation: "7 C.F.R. § 4285.70"
title: "7"
number: "4285.70"
heading: "Evaluation criteria."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/7/4285.70"
---

# §4285.70. Evaluation criteria.

- (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.

## Notes

### Authority

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

Source: 59 FR 38342, July 28, 1994, unless otherwise noted.