CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES EXAM 2024-2025 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of
noncommercial supplies with an estimated value of $235,000.
The supplies are not immediately. Which one of the following
simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to
use? Correct Answer Purchase Order
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? Correct
Answer You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the
award decision.
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 performaing the services is not meeting
the Commander's expectations. Consistent with order of
precedence for requirements documents, which one of the
following documents would be included in the new contract?
Correct Answer A Performance Work Statement (PWS)
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? Correct
Answer
You just made a purchase for supplies in the amount of $22,300.
You solicited quotations orally from four local sources. Which one
of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to
the unsuccessful suppliers? Correct Answer notice to the
unsuccessful suppliers will only be given if requested
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the
first priority for satisfying a requirement for services? Correct
Answer
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? Correct Answer CORRECT: the
brand name purchase description is not justified and must be
revised to allow companies with similar products to compete
You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of
noncommercial supplies with an estimated value of $235,000.
The supplies are not immediately available. Which one of the
following simplified acquisition methods would be the most
appropriate to use? Correct Answer
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of
quotations or offers using SAP is true? Correct Answer
, Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken
when quotations are received in response to a solicitation using
SAP? Correct Answer
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 statements is correct?
Correct Answer
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? Correct Answer
Which one of the following market research results would not
support a commercial item determination? Correct Answer
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently
awarded for commercial supplies is no longer needed andmust be
cancelled. The order was not accepted in writing by the
contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? Correct
Answer
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government
source for satisfying a supply requirement? Correct Answer
Commercial sources
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? Correct Answer There is no
requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable.
Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken
when quotations are received in response to a solicitation using
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