CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedures
Exam/31 Q’s and A’s
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award
of a buy using SAP? - -A statement of price reasonableness is not required
when only one quote or offer is received.
- 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 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 van be met by commercial products.
- 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? - -Issuing a termination
notice.
- 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 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 would be included in the new contract? - -Performance Work
Statement
- Three quotes were received in response to your solicitation for training
services. Evaluation was based on a tradeoff between price and past
performance. The assigned past performance rating and quoted prices were
as follows: Vendor A- Unacceptable, $216,150; Vendor B-Acceptable,
$248.500; and Vendor C- Outstanding, $237,200. Which one of the following
, statements about the award decision is correct? - -Vendor C is the apparent
awardee and price reasonableness would be based on competition.
- 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 is correct? - -The option must be exercised using a bilateral
modification.
- 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 is not one of the first steps taken when
quotations are received in response to a solicitation using SAP? - -Ensuring
quotations were marked with the date and time they were received.
- You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with
an estimated value of $2,600,000. None of the exceptions if FAR 5.202
apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement for
publicizing this proposed contract action? - -There is no requirement to
publicize this action.
- 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 competed between the small and large businesses.
- You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value
of $180,000. You are not required to synopsize this contract action. Which
one of the following describes the competition requirement for this
acquisition? - -Quotes must be solicited from at least three sources.
- 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? - -Recent purchase
prices paid for the item under similar terms and conditions should be
considered if they are still a valid comparison.
- You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded
for noncommercial supplies is no longer needed and must be canceled. The
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