• Award method: Lowest-price, technically acceptable (LPTA).
• The contract goes to the vendor with the lowest price among quotes that fully meet all specifications and strictly follow the solicitation’s instructions.
• Any quote that misses a requirement or deviates from instructions is disqualified as non-conforming.
• No additional credit for features beyond the stated requirements; once compliant, price alone decides the winner.

Contract awarded to the lowest conforming quote that followed the instructions and requirements outlined in the solicitation.