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AAFC EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIEDANSWERS
Major Categories of Acquisitions - ANSWER -Supplies and Equipment
-Services
-Construction
-Research and Development
Three branches of government, written to provide for a separation of powers -
ANSWER -Executive - Majority of acquisitions performed
-Legislative
-Judicial
Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) - ANSWER -Established by
Congress in 1974 to provide overall direction for government wide procurement
policies, regulations and procedure, and to promote economy, efficiency, and
effectiveness in acquisition processes
-Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
The FAR only applies to this type of transaction - ANSWER the procurement
of supplies and services
Procurement is synonymous with acquisitions according to what? - ANSWER
FAR
Three Phases of Contracting - ANSWER Planning
Formation (Execution)
Administration (Assessment)
US Court of Federal Claims (COFC) has jurisdiction over claims against
_______? - ANSWER The Government
Federal Courts also hear cases concerning the constitutionality of _______? -
ANSWER Acquisition Laws
, Director of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP) - ANSWER
-Responsible for all acquisition and procurement policy matters in the DOD
-Principal advisor to the USD (AT&L) and DAB on acquisition strategies for all
major weapon systems programs, major automated information systems
programs and services acquisitions
PCO - ANSWER Procuring Contracting Officer
Awards Contracts
ACO - ANSWER Administrative Contracting Officer
Administers Contracts
TCO - ANSWER Termination Contracting Officer
Terminates Contracts
KO - ANSWER Contracting Officer
Authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts
COR - ANSWER Contracting Officer's Representative
"Eyes and Ears" of KO
Appointment made in writing
Technical monitoring
Appointed by the KO
Nominated by the PM
Advantage to Teamwork - ANSWER -Able to do more together than alone
-Able to share resources
-Able to brainstorm ideas
-Innovation and creativity is enhanced
-Able to create extraordinary results
-Individuals bring their own expertise
Disadvantages to Teamwork - ANSWER -Takes more time
-Takes effort
-Take patience
-Getting everyone together and listen to all ideas
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