CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition
Procedures Study Guide Exam Questions
and Answers
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the
use of simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - -Purchases shall be made in
the simplified manner that is most suitable to the circumstances of the
acquisition.
Not - The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
Not - The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of Government contracts
Not - Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do
not exceed SAT in order to maximize the use of SAP
Not - Contracting officers required to use a combination of the procedures in
FAR 12, 13, 14, and 15 when using SAP?
- 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 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
- Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first
priority for satisfying a requirement for services? - -Not - Federal Prison
Industries
, Not - The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for Purchase From
People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Not - Federal supplies
Inventories of the requiring agencies
- You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of
$450,000. 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 6 small businesses and 4 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - -Not - A portion of the
acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business
The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
- Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a
commerciality determination? - -Not - The tool is sold on a competitive basis
in substantial quantities to multiple State governments and was developed
at private expense.
Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities
in the commercial marketplace based on a catalog.
Not - The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will
be used for nongovernment purposes.
The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not
customarily available in the commercial marketplace.
Not - The tool has been sold to the general public and is used for
nongovernmental purposes
- 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? - -The use of simplified
acquisition procedures authorized.
- You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value
of $75,000. A notice of the proposed contract action is required.
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