| Product performance | 25% | Check flow rate, operating-pressure range, wetted diameter, droplet pattern, and distribution uniformity for the proposed nozzle and model. | Provides model-specific performance curves and test results, with test pressure, setup, and conditions clearly stated. | ___ / 5 |
| Product quality and consistency | 20% | Review material specifications, dimensional tolerances, assembly checks, batch traceability, and inspection procedures. | Shares documented inspection records and a clear process for handling nonconforming products and corrective actions. | ___ / 5 |
| Manufacturing capability | 15% | Confirm which processes are performed in-house, production capacity, equipment, production scheduling, and inspection checkpoints. | Can explain the production flow, provide current facility or process evidence, and support a production audit or sample inspection. | ___ / 5 |
| Customization and system compatibility | 10% | Assess available connection types, nozzle options, mounting arrangements, filtration requirements, and compatibility with the buyer’s irrigation layout. | Supplies drawings and samples, identifies design limits, and confirms any changes to tooling, cost, and delivery schedule in writing. | ___ / 5 |
| Export readiness and documentation | 10% | Review product specifications, packing details, commercial documents, shipping terms, and any destination-market requirements relevant to the order. | Provides consistent documentation and confirms responsibilities, shipment milestones, and packaging details before order placement. | ___ / 5 |
| Commercial terms and total cost | 10% | Compare quotations on the same product specification, order quantity, packaging, payment terms, and agreed delivery term. | Clearly itemizes pricing, minimum order quantity, sample charges, tooling costs (if any), and quote validity. | ___ / 5 |
| Communication and after-sales support | 10% | Assess response clarity, technical support, warranty terms, spare-parts availability, and the process for resolving product issues. | Answers technical questions consistently and documents support contacts, warranty coverage, and claim-handling steps. | ___ / 5 |
| Total weighted score | 100% | Weighted points = criterion weight × score ÷ 5. Add the points from all criteria for a maximum of 100. | ___ / 100 |