CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedures
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700. This acquisition is not required to be synopsized and access to the solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition?
.NOT Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area.
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract valued at $3,750,000.Which one of the following statements regarding changes to the contract is true?
Any change to the contract terms must be made by written agreement of the parties.
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial service. The estimated value of the individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to $500,000. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct?
Buyers are encouraged to use the best value
You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $20,600. Access to the written solicitation will not be provided in the GPE, and none of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action?
CORRECT notice of the solicitation, or a copy of the solicitation, must be posted in a public place
You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of $415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's requirement were received in response to the solicitation and there is no reason to believe the proposed prices are unreasonable. Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate?Correct
Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market research in support of the fair and reasonable determination.
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700 that is not in support of a contingency operation. This acquisition is not required to be synopsized and access to the solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition?
Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area.
You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of $225,000. Notice of the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions applyWhich one of the following solicitation methods would be most appropriate?
Electronic Commerce
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract
MAYBE Government issuance of an order in response to a quotation
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of videoconferencing equipment. Market research results identified multiple sources for this equipment in the commercial marketplace. The purchase description requires a particular brand name because the users are familiar with this brand of equipment and would prefer to not have to learn how to use a different brand. Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
MAYBE The requirement should be defined in terms that ensure it can be met by commercial products. NOT A brand name purchase description is only permitted if the item is not commercial not maybe used bc there are no limitations.
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These services are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000.Which one of the following statements is true?
MAYBE The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a supply requirement?
MAYBE commercial sources
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for noncommercial supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was accepted in writing by the contractor.Which one of the following statements is true?
MAYBE the purchase order is considered cancelled once the contracting officer verifies the contractor has received the governments writen cancelation CORRECT the purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the governments writen cancelation and does not claim cost were incurred MAYBE The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with far
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for commercial services with an estimated value of $780,000. Four quotations were received in response to the solicitation and market pricing is available. Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate?
Market research must be conducted or obtained to support the fair and reasonable determination.
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8,700.Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition?
Maybe The acquisition must utilize full and open competition
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true?
NOT A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating quotations or offers. MAYBE contracting officers have the discretion to use the evaluation prescribed in far parts 14 and 15
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)?
NOT Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed SAT in order to maximize the use of SAP MAYBE contracting officers are required to use a combination of procedures ... etc. MAYBE: the purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities to obtain a fair portion
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)?
NOT Award documenation must be extensive and detailed
Which one of the following is correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP?
NOT Maybe Statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one quote or offer is recieved MAYBE comparison of competitive quotes is the least preferred method for determining price reasonableness.
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP?
NOT Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the appropriateness of the award decision. maybe award documentation should be kept minimum
Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in response to a solicitation using SAP?
NOT Reviewing electronic and digital submission to ensure they are readable
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price commercial services contract that was partially terminated for convenience. You are in the process of negotiating the termination settlement. Which one of the following statements about contract closeout is correct?
NOT The contract must be closed within six months after you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment. MAYBE The contract file cannot be closed at this time
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct?
NOT The relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated MAYBE stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send the preliminary notice of your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe outlined in the options clause. Which one of the following statements is correct?
NOT You no longer have the right to exercise the option. MAYBE You may exercise the option using a unilateral modification
You just made a purchase for services in the amount of $20,700. You used a written solicitation to solicit quotations from three local sources. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful vendors?
Notice must be provided to each of the unsuccessful vendors.
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated value of $2,600,000. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action?
Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
You just made a purchase for services in the amount of $20,700. You used a written solicitation to solicit quotations from three local sources.Which one of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful vendors?
Notice to the unsuccessful vendors will only be given if requested
You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations.Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of thefollowing documents would be included in the new contract?
PWS
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations
PWS
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations. Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of the following documents would be included in the new contract?
PWS
You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommercial supplies with an estimated value of $235,000. The supplies are not immediately available.Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?
Purchase Order
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true?
Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial supplies with a value of $565,000. Two weeks after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end user complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specification in the contract.Who would bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the Government?Correct
The Contractor
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for noncommercial supplies that includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end user complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specification in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the Government?
The Contractor
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a requirement for services?
The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research identified only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for compatible equipment.Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price supply contract valued at $195,400. Which one of the following statements about contract closeout is correct?
The contract is considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000. Market research shows there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery. The list of potential offerors includes 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses. Which one of the following statements is correct?
The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial services with a value of $1,425,000. Your customer has notified you that one of the contractually required reports accepted by the Government was submitted five days late. You investigate and verify that the report was submitted late.Which one of the following statements regarding the nonconforming performance is FALSE?
The government must pay for the reperformance of the nonconforming service because the report was accepted.
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination?
The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not customarily available in the commercial marketplace.
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item determination?
The part was developed using government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies.
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination?
The part was developed using government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies.
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was not accepted in writing by the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true?
The purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred.
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators. Market research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the essential physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously procured using a military specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified.Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
The requirement should be defined in terms that ensure it can be met by commercial products.
Which one of the following market research results would support a commercial item determination?
The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the shop on your base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for nongovernmental purposes. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $625,000. Which one of the following statements is true?
The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized
Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment that utilized the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The quotes submitted by vendors A, B, and D were determined to be technically acceptable.Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500;Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250; and Vendor D quoted a price of $132,800.Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct?
Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on competition
You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A notice of the proposed contract action is required.Which one of the following solicitation methods must be used?
Written Solicitation
You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and past performance. One of the unsuccessful vendors has requested information on the award decision.Which one of the following describes the action you must take?
You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision
You have a requirement for an individual purchase for supplies with an estimated value of $5,875. The supplies are not immediately availableWhich one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?
government purchase card
You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of $178,000. Only one quotation was received in response to the competitive solicitation, and the information obtained through market research is insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and reasonable.Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate?
maybe Recent purchase prices paid for the item under similar terms and conditions should be considered if they are still valid comparison
You are the contracting officer for a noncommercial bilateral purchase order for supplies valued at $155,600. Which one of the following actions would be executed using a unilateral modification?
maybe equitable maybe recognizing an agreement to modify the schedule
You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommercial supplies with an estimated value of $235,000. The supplies are not immediately available.Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?
maybe purchase order
You just made a purchase in the amount of 22,300. You solicitated quotations orally from four local sources. Which of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful suppliers?
notice to unsuccessful suppliers will only be given if requested
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $13,000. The use of electronic commerce is not practical, and notice of the proposed contract action is not required. Which one of the following solicitation methods would be most appropriate?
oral solicitation
Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in response to a solicitation using SAP?
reviewing the quotation for responsibility
