CORB - FAR Part 42 Test Questions and
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When may additional functions not listed in 42.302 be delegated to the CAO? -
ANSWER 42.302(c)
(c) Any additional contract administration functions not listed in 42.302(a) and (b), or not
otherwise delegated, remain the responsibility of the contracting office.
What functions may the CAO perform when and to the extent specifically authorized by
the contracting officer? - ANSWER 42.302(b)
The CAO shall perform the following functions only when and to the extent specifically
authorized by the contracting office:
(1) Negotiate or negotiate and execute supplemental agreements incorporating
contractor proposals resulting from change orders issued under the Changes clause.
,Before completing negotiations, coordinate any delivery schedule change with
the contracting office.
(2) Negotiate prices and execute priced exhibits for unpriced orders issued by
the contracting officer under basic ordering agreements.
(3) Negotiate or negotiate and execute supplemental agreements changing
contract delivery schedules.
(4) Negotiate or negotiate and execute supplemental agreements providing for
the deobligation of unexpended dollar balances considered excess to known
contract requirements.
(5) Issue amended shipping instructions and, when necessary, negotiate and
execute supplemental agreements incorporating contractor proposals resulting from
these instructions.
(6) Negotiate changes to interim billing prices.
(7) Negotiate and definitize adjustments to contract prices resulting from exercise of
an economic price adjustment clause (see Subpart 16.2).
(8) Issue change orders and negotiate and execute resulting supplemental
agreements under contracts for ship construction, conversion, and repair.
(9) Execute supplemental agreements on firm-fixed-price supply contracts to reduce
required contract line item quantities and deobligate excess funds when notified by the
contractor of an inconsequential delivery shortage, and it is determined that such
action is in the best interests of the Government, notwithstanding the default provisions
of the contract. Such action will be taken only upon the written request of the contractor
and, in no event, shall the total downward contract price adjustment resulting from
, Any additional contract administration functions not listed in 42.302(a) and (b) or not
otherwise delegated, remain ______________. - ANSWER FAR 42.302(c) Remain
the responsibility of the contracting office.
What must be included in requests for supporting contract administration? 42.202(a) -
ANSWER (1) The name and address of the CAO designated to perform the
administration (this information also shall be entered in the contract);
(2) Any special instructions, including any functions withheld or any specific
authorization to perform functions listed in 42.302(b);
(3) A copy of the contract to be administered; and
(4) Copies of all contracting agency regulations or directives that are --
(i) Incorporated into the contract by reference; or
(ii) Otherwise necessary to administer the contract, unless copies have been provided
previously.
When may CAOs negotiate delivery schedule extensions? - ANSWER FAR 42.302
(a)(64)
Negotiate and execute one-time supplemental agreements providing for the extension
of contract delivery schedules up to 90 days on contracts with an assigned Criticality
Designator of C (see 42.1105). Notification that the contract delivery schedule is being
extended shall be provided to the contracting office. Subsequent extensions on any
individual contract shall be authorized only upon concurrence of the contracting office.
What is the purpose of postaward orientation? - ANSWER FAR 42.501(a)
A postaward orientation aids both Government and contractor personnel to:
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