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CPARS Ratings: Subjective or Objective? ASBCA Weighs In
For government contractors, a Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) rating can make or break future opportunities. But how objective are these ratings? A recent ruling by the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals sheds light on a crucial reality—CPARS ratings are not purely fact-based assessments; they’re the government’s opinion on contractor performance.