When using the simplified acquisition methods for commercial items, acquisitions
do not exceed - ANSWERS-$6.5 million. FAR 13
Generally, each acquisition of supplies or services is reserved exclusively for small
business concerns and shall be set aside if the anticipated dollar value -
ANSWERS-exceeding $3,000 and not exceeding $150,000. FAR 13
When use simplified acquisition methods, some considerations are - ANSWERS-
promote competition to the maximum extent practicable; establish reasonable
deadlines for submission of responses to solicitations; consider all quotations or
offers that are received on time, and; use innovative approaches to the maximum
extent practicable. FAR 13
When acquiring products/services through the simplified acquisition methods, a
contract officer must clearly articulate the basis - ANSWERS-upon which the
award will be made. FAR 13.1
Micro-purchases may also be used for certain contingency operations or defense
for certain contingency operations or defense against or recover from attacks.
What is the threshold for contracts awarded & performed inside the US and
outside the US? - ANSWERS-$15,000 inside US and $30,000 outside US. FAR 13.3
What is the government wide commercial purchase card authorized to pay for? -
ANSWERS-supplies, services, or construction. FAR 13.301
,Third-Party Draft does not exceed - ANSWERS-$2,500. FAR 13.305
Third-Party Draft means - ANSWERS-an agency bank draft, similar to a check that
is used to acquire and to pay for supplies & services. FAR 13.305
BPAs are appropriate when - ANSWERS-requirements exist for a wide variety of
items; there is a need to provide commercial sources of supply for one or more
offices in a given area; writing numerous POs; there is no existing requirements
contract for the same supply or service. FAR 13.303
BPAs may be established with more than one supplier for supplies or services of
the same type to provide - ANSWERS-maximum practicable competition; a single
firm from which numerous individual purchases at or below the SAT will likely be
made in a given period; or FSS contractors. FAR 13.303
BPAs include a description of - ANSWERS-the agreement, the extent of obligation,
pricing, purchase limitations, notice of individuals authorized to place order,
delivery tickets, & invoices. FAR 13.303
Normally, purchases using Imprest fund or third-party drafts should be placed
how and without solicitating competition if prices are considered reasonable? -
ANSWERS-Orally. FAR 13.305
, A multipurpose pocket-sized purchase order form designed primarily for on-the-
spot, over-the-counter purchases is a - ANSWERS-SF 44 Purchase Order-Invoice-
Voucher. FAR 13.3
SF 44 Purchase Order-Invoice-Voucher may be used when - ANSWERS-the amount
of purchase is at or below the micro-purchase: the supplies or services are
immediately available; 1 delivery & 1 payment will be made; its use is determined
to be more economical & efficient than SAP. FAR 13.3
A contract option may be exercised: - ANSWERS-
The contracting officer can only terminate a purchase order for convenience: -
ANSWERS-
When buying a commercial item, an in-process inspection of the product need
not
be consistent with commercial practice. - ANSWERS-
An offeror's past performance as an evaluation factor consists of: - ANSWERS-
Evaluation factors are: - ANSWERS-
An oral solicitation may be used for: - ANSWERS-The acquisition does not exceed
the SAT ;
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