D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-2206
The contracting officer may require a pre-award survey to assist in determining a prospective contractor's capability to perform a proposed contract.
When a pre-award survey discloses unsatisfactory performance, the contracting officer shall determine the extent to which the prospective contractor plans, or has taken, corrective action.
The contracting officer shall prepare a written pre-award survey report that documents the results of the pre-award survey and provides support for both the evaluation ratings and the determination of responsibility or non-responsibility.
The pre-award survey report shall, as necessary, include information concerning the contractor's technical capabilities, financial capability, quality assurance procedures, and the quality of the contractor's accounting system.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-2206