4. RISK MANAGEMENT (10 points - minimum threshold 60% i.e. 6/10 to pass  minimum quality threshold for this criteria)  5. MEASURES TO GUARANTEE QUALITY OF DELIVERABLES (10 points - minimum  threshold 60% i.e. 6/10 to pass minimum quality threshold for this criteria)  1. UNDERSTANDING OF THE ASSIGNMENT AND TASKS REQUIRED (max. 35  points - minimum threshold 60% i.e. 21/35 to pass minimum quality  threshold for this criteria)  • This is intended to assess the extent to which the offer demonstrates a clear  understanding of the assignment and project objectives covering all the aspects of  the technical specifications.  2. METHODOLOGY PROPOSED FOR IMPLEMENTATION (max. 25 points -  minimum threshold 60%, i.e. 15/25 to pass minimum quality threshold for  this criterion)  • Identify risks associated with the proposed methodology, technical problems,  and project management issues (e.g. measures to ensure meeting deadlines,  and mitigation strategies for continuity of the service in case of absence of  the member of the team), which might appear during the implementation of  the assignment; how will the tenderer manage output deficiencies;  5 points • Propose risk mitigation actions and explain their likely effectiveness;  5 points • Role of team leader / leading partner in quality assurance;  5 points • Special additional measures for quality assurance proposed for this  particular project; language quality check.  5 points • Describe how they propose to provide the services described in the technical  specifications and to perform the work necessary for achieving the  objectives requested in this open call;  • Demonstrate awareness regarding the development, validation process in  the EU and internationally, and current situation regarding the use of NAMs  in the regulatory context;  • Demonstrate awareness of EFSA needs in the area of NAMs taking into  account the information in the theme paper (Annex 4) and in the tender  specifications;  • Demonstrate that the proposal is within the scope of this Open Call.  51  This is to assess the risk management awareness of the tenderer, in particular the  ability to identify any potential risks to the achievement of the project objectives,  assess risk impact & likelihood, and ability to foresee effective mitigating actions.  The  tenderer should:  This is to assess the quality assurance mechanisms put in place to guarantee the high  quality of deliverables.  The tenderer should explain: The tenderer should:  QUALITY AWARD CRITERIA FOR LOT 2:  New approach methodologies in risk  assessment 