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AAFC EXAM 3 QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS
FAR part 33.101 - ANSWER "Protest" means a written objection by an
interested party to a solicitation or a award of a contract by or for a
federal agency.
Why Do Vendors Protest? - ANSWER Restrictive requirements
affecting competition
Requirements unclear
Exclusion from the "competitive range"
Government did not follow required procedures during discussions
Termination or Cancellation of a solicitation/award
Basic Protesting Process (FAR 33) - ANSWER Protest is filed
Action on the acquisition is suspended until protest is resolved
Government prepares protest file addressing the protest
Deciding official reviews all documentation and makes decision
Time Limits for Post Contract award - ANSWER KOs must notify all
unsuccessful offerors of the award results no later than 3 days after
contract award
KTR must request a debriefing within 3 days of notification of contract
award
After a debriefing is requested the KO has 5 days to provide the
debriefing
Competition In Contracting Act (CICA) Stay - ANSWER When the
agency receives a protest within 10 days after contract award or within 5
days after a debriefing date, whichever is later, the contracting officer
shall immediately suspend performance or terminate the awarded
contract.
, Where can a protestor choose to file a protest (FAR 33)? - ANSWER
Agency
General Accountability Office (GAO)
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
How long does agency have to resolve or respond to protest? -
ANSWER Resolve protests within 35 days after the protest is filed
What is the timeline for contracts to make a protest to the General
Accountability Office GAO? - ANSWER Send to GAO within 10 days
after contract award or within 5 days after a debriefing date has been
offered to the protester
What are 3 options for the Deciding Official for protest? - ANSWER
dismiss, deny, or sustain
How many calendar days does GAO have to process a protest filed by a
contractor? - ANSWER 100 calendar and 65 days if the express option
is used
What is contract administration (FAR 42)? - ANSWER all activities
performed by contracting parties that relate to the performance of a
contract and occur after contract award.
What is the purpose of contract administration (FAR 42)? - ANSWER
To ensure that the buyer receives, the supplies and/or services at the
level of quality and in the time required by the contract and that the seller
receives payment.
What should KO do after contract award? - ANSWER Read the
contract
Different ways to administer contracts (FAR 42)? - ANSWER Cradle-to-
Grave = The KO is responsible for buy from pre-award to closeout.
Delegation- KO can delegate administration functions to a contract
administration office (CAO)
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