Bryan's USACE CORB 1.0 Question and
answers already passed
What to do if the IGE has errors? - correct answers FAR Answer: If
negotiations reveal errors in the Government estimate, the estimate shall be
corrected and the changes shall be documented in the contract file. FAR
36.214(b)(2)
What is "consideration"? - correct answers A form of relief, or something of
value (time, money, etc.) - from the contractor to the government or vice versa
What is the difference between price and cost analysis - correct answers Cost
analysis is a cost breakdown
FAR Answer: Cost analysis shall be used to evaluate the reasonableness of
individual cost elements when certified cost or pricing data are required. Price
analysis should be used to verify that the overall price offered is fair and
reasonable.
FAR 15.404-1(a)(3)
What makes a contractor responsible? - correct answers They have
resources, capabilities, technical expertise, financial capacity, and they are
not debarred
FAR 9.104-3
If preparing to execute an option year on a contract, what must you have in
order to exercise the option? - correct answers Issued the Letter of Intent w/in
the terms and conditions of the contract. You must have confirmed the
,requirement or need is still valid, that funding is available, the contractor has
executed acceptable performance to date and the market conditions have not
changed. All of the above are documented in a D&F prior to exercising the
option.
Define Severable and Non-severable services and differentiate between the
two - correct answers "Non-severable" means there is a deliverable at the end
of the period of performance such as a report or study - without it - the work is
incomplete. Severable services are janitorial or grounds maintenance -
meaning you could sever the contract and have had work performed through
the period of performance that was completed or delivered.
Example: Studying traffic pattern contract (non-severable)
What is a personal services contract? - correct answers "Personal services
contract" means a contract that, by its express terms or as administered,
makes the contractor personnel appear to be, in effect, Government
employees
FAR 2.101 & FAR 37.104
Small Business is selected to be awarded a contract, but they do not meet the
responsibility determination criteria - what must you do. - correct answers
Seek a certificate of competency from the Small Business Administration
What is the Statutory Fee Limitation for design by an AE form on a GOV
contract? What is included? - correct answers A: 6% and it includes - design
costs aside from investigative co-paying/admin cost
A: 10 U.S.C. 4540, 7212, and 9540 limit the contract price (or fee) for
architect-engineer services for the preparation of designs, plans, drawings,
and specifications to six percent of the project's estimated construction cost.
,DFARS 236.606-70(a)
FAR part 36 - correct answers Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts
Who is the ratification authority *(check) - correct answers <10K =CCO
10K-100k =PARC
>100K = HCA
who approves the Justification and Approval (JA) *(FOLLOW UP) - correct
answers <$SAT <: 750k = KO
>$750k-<:$15M = CAFC/Alternate AFC
>$15M-<:$100M = HCA
>$100M SPE
FAR 6.304(a), FAR 8.405-6(d), FAR 16.505(b), UAI 5106.304(a)
(Source Selection Authority) SSA Appointment - correct answers <$100M =
PCO
>$100M-<$500M = SCO
>$500M SCO (construction and Supplies)
, >$500M DASA(P) Services
UAI pg56 (top of page)
Can you go against the SSA and award the contract to other offeror other than
the one recommended by the SSA - correct answers No. You can only
oppose their selection if they failed to follow the Source Selection process and
evaluation criteria.
According to NDAA FY17 Section 813 & FY18 Section822, you must do a
D&F before selecting Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Evaluation
Procedures for any construction projects. - correct answers The use of LPTA
is appropriate for this project and meets the conditions specified by FY17
NDAA Section 813, amended by FY18 NDAA and applied in DFARS 215.101-
2-70(a). Having considered the letter and intent of the law it is determined that
the Government is best served by utilizing the LPTA procurement method
under the best value continuum. In summary, the Government requirement is
clear, well-defined and non-technical in nature. The risk of unsuccessful
performance is minimal and the mission does not warrant payment for
premium quality or performance exceeding an acceptable level. Therefore,
award will be made to the responsible contractor who is deemed technically
acceptable and provides the lowest price for this requirement.
Explain the Source Selection Procedures - correct answers a. Establish a
requirement
b. Prepare Acquisition Strategy
c. Prepare source selection plan
d. Prepare/issue solicitation
e. receive proposals
f. Conduct initial proposal evaluations
g. Conduct Communications
answers already passed
What to do if the IGE has errors? - correct answers FAR Answer: If
negotiations reveal errors in the Government estimate, the estimate shall be
corrected and the changes shall be documented in the contract file. FAR
36.214(b)(2)
What is "consideration"? - correct answers A form of relief, or something of
value (time, money, etc.) - from the contractor to the government or vice versa
What is the difference between price and cost analysis - correct answers Cost
analysis is a cost breakdown
FAR Answer: Cost analysis shall be used to evaluate the reasonableness of
individual cost elements when certified cost or pricing data are required. Price
analysis should be used to verify that the overall price offered is fair and
reasonable.
FAR 15.404-1(a)(3)
What makes a contractor responsible? - correct answers They have
resources, capabilities, technical expertise, financial capacity, and they are
not debarred
FAR 9.104-3
If preparing to execute an option year on a contract, what must you have in
order to exercise the option? - correct answers Issued the Letter of Intent w/in
the terms and conditions of the contract. You must have confirmed the
,requirement or need is still valid, that funding is available, the contractor has
executed acceptable performance to date and the market conditions have not
changed. All of the above are documented in a D&F prior to exercising the
option.
Define Severable and Non-severable services and differentiate between the
two - correct answers "Non-severable" means there is a deliverable at the end
of the period of performance such as a report or study - without it - the work is
incomplete. Severable services are janitorial or grounds maintenance -
meaning you could sever the contract and have had work performed through
the period of performance that was completed or delivered.
Example: Studying traffic pattern contract (non-severable)
What is a personal services contract? - correct answers "Personal services
contract" means a contract that, by its express terms or as administered,
makes the contractor personnel appear to be, in effect, Government
employees
FAR 2.101 & FAR 37.104
Small Business is selected to be awarded a contract, but they do not meet the
responsibility determination criteria - what must you do. - correct answers
Seek a certificate of competency from the Small Business Administration
What is the Statutory Fee Limitation for design by an AE form on a GOV
contract? What is included? - correct answers A: 6% and it includes - design
costs aside from investigative co-paying/admin cost
A: 10 U.S.C. 4540, 7212, and 9540 limit the contract price (or fee) for
architect-engineer services for the preparation of designs, plans, drawings,
and specifications to six percent of the project's estimated construction cost.
,DFARS 236.606-70(a)
FAR part 36 - correct answers Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts
Who is the ratification authority *(check) - correct answers <10K =CCO
10K-100k =PARC
>100K = HCA
who approves the Justification and Approval (JA) *(FOLLOW UP) - correct
answers <$SAT <: 750k = KO
>$750k-<:$15M = CAFC/Alternate AFC
>$15M-<:$100M = HCA
>$100M SPE
FAR 6.304(a), FAR 8.405-6(d), FAR 16.505(b), UAI 5106.304(a)
(Source Selection Authority) SSA Appointment - correct answers <$100M =
PCO
>$100M-<$500M = SCO
>$500M SCO (construction and Supplies)
, >$500M DASA(P) Services
UAI pg56 (top of page)
Can you go against the SSA and award the contract to other offeror other than
the one recommended by the SSA - correct answers No. You can only
oppose their selection if they failed to follow the Source Selection process and
evaluation criteria.
According to NDAA FY17 Section 813 & FY18 Section822, you must do a
D&F before selecting Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Evaluation
Procedures for any construction projects. - correct answers The use of LPTA
is appropriate for this project and meets the conditions specified by FY17
NDAA Section 813, amended by FY18 NDAA and applied in DFARS 215.101-
2-70(a). Having considered the letter and intent of the law it is determined that
the Government is best served by utilizing the LPTA procurement method
under the best value continuum. In summary, the Government requirement is
clear, well-defined and non-technical in nature. The risk of unsuccessful
performance is minimal and the mission does not warrant payment for
premium quality or performance exceeding an acceptable level. Therefore,
award will be made to the responsible contractor who is deemed technically
acceptable and provides the lowest price for this requirement.
Explain the Source Selection Procedures - correct answers a. Establish a
requirement
b. Prepare Acquisition Strategy
c. Prepare source selection plan
d. Prepare/issue solicitation
e. receive proposals
f. Conduct initial proposal evaluations
g. Conduct Communications
