CORB - General Contract Administration
Question and answers already passed
What are some examples of when a CDR would be used? - correct answers -
CLIN deficiencies
-FPDS
-Missing attachments/documents
-Wrong CAO
-Missing clauses
What exactly is a Contracting Officer? - correct answers CO has the authority
to enter into, admin and terminate a contract. They may bind the Govt only to
the extent delegated to them.
An ACO is responsible for: - correct answers (1) ensuring the best interests of
the govt are protected
(2) reviews the terms and conditions of the contracts to make sure the terms
are appropriate, understood, and executed accordingly by all parties..
The CO normally delegates ### functions to a _________. But may retain
####, unless the cognizant fenderal agency has delegated the contracting
officer to perform these functions. - correct answers 71 functions, except 4
(5,9,11,12)
(5) Negotiate forward pricing rate agreements
(9) est. final indirect cost rates/billing rates
(11) connect w/ CAS
(12) determine adequacy of contractor's accounting system
FAR 42.302 (a)
,FAR 42.302(b) - correct answers Identifies 11 functions the CAO shall perform
only when and to the extent specifically authorized by the CO
FAR 42.301(c) - correct answers Additional contract administration functions
not listed in the other two section or not otherwise delegated, remain the
responsibility of the CO
During CRR the ACO/CA shall: - correct answers ensure contracts are
correctly assigned and distributed to CMT; Review and document all
administrative requirements within 30 days; Use eTools, checklists and IWMS;
Inform contractors of the security requirements, materials, task,
subcontractors, and components of classified contracts.
What should you inspect for during CRR? - correct answers (1) Contract
Requirements=Key Contract Requirements and other terms
(2) Contract Deficiencies=CDR
(3) Data Integrity=1797
(4) PAOC Determination=eTool
What is CRR? - correct answers CRR is the process by which DCMA receives
and reviews contracts and modifications to identify customer requirements for
CAS;
Should be used to set up successful Contract Administration
When reviewing for Core vs. Non-Core workload: - correct answers if the work
is non-mission work remember to follow the Workload Acceptance Desk
Procedure contained within the policy page
, What approach does DCMA take during CRR? - correct answers DCMA takes
a Risk-Based approach to CRR so follow the Workload Prioritization (WP)
criteria for workload review (see CRR checklist on resource page)
What occurs during initial review? - correct answers - Financing clauses (adv
payment, PBP etc)
- Payment instructions that conflict with regulatory requirements
-Business Systems Clauses
- Whether the contract is CAS covered
- Billing/Invoicing terms
- UCA to be negotiated by the ACO
- Requirments for award fee, liquidated damages, first article, electronic
invoicing etc (Section H)
- Requirements for contractor to report contract performance outside the US
- FMS
- O&A work
What happens when there is a deficiency with a contract? - correct answers *
Most deficiencies will be corrected by an admin mod; and some require
coordination with PCO
ACO/CA shall use CDR to promptly report, track, and resolve identified
contract deficiencies (this is mandatory with DCMA for ALL contract
deficiencies)
What is a deficiency vs defect? - correct answers Defect= legal, regulatory, or
fiscal errors/omissions in the contract require correction.
Deficiencies=errors in the contract that should be correct, but don't delay
contractor performance/government surveillance
Question and answers already passed
What are some examples of when a CDR would be used? - correct answers -
CLIN deficiencies
-FPDS
-Missing attachments/documents
-Wrong CAO
-Missing clauses
What exactly is a Contracting Officer? - correct answers CO has the authority
to enter into, admin and terminate a contract. They may bind the Govt only to
the extent delegated to them.
An ACO is responsible for: - correct answers (1) ensuring the best interests of
the govt are protected
(2) reviews the terms and conditions of the contracts to make sure the terms
are appropriate, understood, and executed accordingly by all parties..
The CO normally delegates ### functions to a _________. But may retain
####, unless the cognizant fenderal agency has delegated the contracting
officer to perform these functions. - correct answers 71 functions, except 4
(5,9,11,12)
(5) Negotiate forward pricing rate agreements
(9) est. final indirect cost rates/billing rates
(11) connect w/ CAS
(12) determine adequacy of contractor's accounting system
FAR 42.302 (a)
,FAR 42.302(b) - correct answers Identifies 11 functions the CAO shall perform
only when and to the extent specifically authorized by the CO
FAR 42.301(c) - correct answers Additional contract administration functions
not listed in the other two section or not otherwise delegated, remain the
responsibility of the CO
During CRR the ACO/CA shall: - correct answers ensure contracts are
correctly assigned and distributed to CMT; Review and document all
administrative requirements within 30 days; Use eTools, checklists and IWMS;
Inform contractors of the security requirements, materials, task,
subcontractors, and components of classified contracts.
What should you inspect for during CRR? - correct answers (1) Contract
Requirements=Key Contract Requirements and other terms
(2) Contract Deficiencies=CDR
(3) Data Integrity=1797
(4) PAOC Determination=eTool
What is CRR? - correct answers CRR is the process by which DCMA receives
and reviews contracts and modifications to identify customer requirements for
CAS;
Should be used to set up successful Contract Administration
When reviewing for Core vs. Non-Core workload: - correct answers if the work
is non-mission work remember to follow the Workload Acceptance Desk
Procedure contained within the policy page
, What approach does DCMA take during CRR? - correct answers DCMA takes
a Risk-Based approach to CRR so follow the Workload Prioritization (WP)
criteria for workload review (see CRR checklist on resource page)
What occurs during initial review? - correct answers - Financing clauses (adv
payment, PBP etc)
- Payment instructions that conflict with regulatory requirements
-Business Systems Clauses
- Whether the contract is CAS covered
- Billing/Invoicing terms
- UCA to be negotiated by the ACO
- Requirments for award fee, liquidated damages, first article, electronic
invoicing etc (Section H)
- Requirements for contractor to report contract performance outside the US
- FMS
- O&A work
What happens when there is a deficiency with a contract? - correct answers *
Most deficiencies will be corrected by an admin mod; and some require
coordination with PCO
ACO/CA shall use CDR to promptly report, track, and resolve identified
contract deficiencies (this is mandatory with DCMA for ALL contract
deficiencies)
What is a deficiency vs defect? - correct answers Defect= legal, regulatory, or
fiscal errors/omissions in the contract require correction.
Deficiencies=errors in the contract that should be correct, but don't delay
contractor performance/government surveillance
