Which of the following best defines price-related factors?

a.

Factors proposed by the contractor based on their understanding of market conditions.

b.

Factors required by law or regulation which require the Contracting Officer to adjust an offeror's proposed price for evaluation purposes before selecting a successful offer for award.

c.

Price related factors vary widely depending upon price index numbers published by the Department of Census.

d.

Factors dictated by the technical evaluation criteria in the solicitation.