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Which of the following would represent, or potentially represent, an organizational conflict of
interest (OCI)? - ANSWER An engineering support contractor (contractor A) is hired to assist in
the development of Government specifications for a new requirement. Contractor A writes the
specifications in such a way as to require the Government's use of contractor A's proprietary
processes even though there are other solutions.
Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating, supporting, and
(if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired? - ANSWER Life-cycle costs
Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research: - ANSWER Aids
in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist
Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated, meaningful
special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or in
other sections of the UCF? - ANSWER Section H
Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform
specific technical or administrative functions? - ANSWER Contracting officer's representative
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding Acquisition Teams? - ANSWER The
Acquisition Team includes representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement
communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and
services.
,Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team - ANSWER The
Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective relationship
The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be: - ANSWER Designated in
writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration office
Which event is meant to aid both the Government and contractor personnel to 1) achieve
a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve
potential problems after contract award? - ANSWER Postaward orientation conference
Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose
of Government contract files? - ANSWER FAR part 4
In a Determination and Findings, the findings are - ANSWER Support for the determination
In briefing prenegotiation objectives for approval, contracting officers should ensure
their briefing slides are: - ANSWER Simple and concise
Which of the following is an accounting or financial term when addressing contractual funding
issues? - ANSWER Fiscal
It is the Government's policy that before executing a contract, the contracting officer must: -
ANSWER Obtain written assurance from the responsible fiscal authority that adequate funds
are available.
See FAR 32.702(a)
What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in Government contracting? - ANSWER
Purchase the requirement as a commercial item.
See FAR 10.002(d)
, Contracting officers shall provide property to contractors only when it is clearly demonstrated
that: - ANSWER The overall benefit to the acquisition significantly outweighs the increased
cost of administration.
See FAR 45.102
Acquisition planning should begin: - ANSWER As soon as the agency need is identified
See FAR 7.104(a)
Which of the following is an exception to obtaining certified cost or pricing data? - ANSWER
Adequate price competition
See FAR 15.403-1(b)
The contracting officer shall take which of the following actions to encourage small business
participation in acquisitions? - ANSWER Divide acquisitions into reasonably small lots to permit
offers on quantities less than the total requirement.
Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories: fixed-price contracts and: -
ANSWER Cost-reimbursement contracts
See FAR 16.101(b)
Incentive contracts are designed to obtain specific acquisition objectives by: -
ANSWER Motivating contractor efforts that might not otherwise be emphasized
See FAR 16.401(a)
Agencies shall conduct market research: - ANSWER Appropriate to the circumstances
To the maximum extent practicable, acquisition officials shall state requirements of supplies or
services in terms of functions to be performed, performance required, or: - ANSWER Essential
physical characteristics
FAR 11.002(a)(2)
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