CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
EXAM/55 COMPLETE Q’S AND A’S
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product
with an estimated value of $6,200. None of the exceptions in 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 set aside exclusively for small business.
- Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the
use of simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - -NOT The purpose of SAP is
to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
****CORRECT purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most
suitable to the circumstances of the acquisition
NOT he purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of Government contracts
***The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of Government contracts
- 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? - -NOT-The brand name purchase description is not
justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar products to
compete.
NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement
in terms that will limit competition to save time
- You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal 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
- Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first
priority for satisfying a requirement for supplies? - -NOT services listed on
federal supply schedules
CORRECT services on the procurement list maintained by the committee for
purchase from people who are blind or severely disabled
- 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? - -
- 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
CORRECT The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications
not customarily available in the commercial marketplace
- 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 noncommercial purchase with an estimated
value of $225,000. Notice of the proposed contract action is required, and no
exceptions apply. Which one of the following solicitation methods would be
most appropriate? - -Electronic, Commerce
- 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? - -There is no requirement for competition if the price is
considered reasonable.
- Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is
correct? - -CORRECT The basis on which award will be made must be stated
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