CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition
Procedures Exam/56 Q’s and A’s
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
- 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
- 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 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 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
- 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.
- Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is
correct? - -Buyers are encouraged to use the best value
, - 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 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 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 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 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
- 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.
Procedures Exam/56 Q’s and A’s
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
- 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
- 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 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 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
- 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.
- Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is
correct? - -Buyers are encouraged to use the best value
, - 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 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 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 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 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
- 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.
