Federal Contracting Acronym
PAST PERFORMANCE
Past Performance Information
Plain-English definition
Past Performance Information (Past Performance) is a core federal acquisition term used in regulations, solicitations, and contract administration. Program management vocabulary supports planning, reporting, and delivery on complex efforts. It appears in QASPs, CDRLs, and performance reviews.
Why it matters
CPARS narratives and relevancy scoring can outweigh price on best-value trades.
Where you will see it
Section M factors, CPARS, PPIRS/FAPIIS, and proposal past-performance volumes.
Example in context
When reviewing a solicitation, a contractor confirms how PAST PERFORMANCE is used in the notice, whether related clauses apply, and which internal subject-matter experts should validate the response.