CON 3900 Exam 11 August 2024 with 100- correct answers
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How long should the CPARS reporting proces take?
The CPARS reporting process should take no longer than 120 days.
Phases of the Contracting Process
Pre-Award; Award; Post-Award
Pre-award phase consists of two primary activities:
1. Develop Solicitation (for our purposes, this i...
CON 3900 Exam 11 August 2024
with 100% correct answers
How long should the CPARS reporting proces take?
The CPARS reporting process should take no longer than 120 days.
Phases of the Contracting Process
Pre-Award; Award; Post-Award
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Pre-award phase consists of two primary activities:
1. Develop Solicitation (for our purposes, this is done by the
Government or the contractor, focused on obtaining a
subcontractor).
2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor)
Award phase consists of one primary activity:
Form Contract:
- Evaluation of Offers;
- Negotiation and discussion;
,- Selection of awardees
Post-award phase consists of two primary activities:
1. Perform Contract
2. Close Contract
Who develops a solicitation?
The Government & The Buyer.
Who prepares an offer?
The Contractor and the seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed,
who has responsibility for quality?
During the post-award phase it is the sellers responsibility to assure
quality while the contract is being performed.
What is Acqusition?
1. acquiring by contract
2. with appropriated funds of supplies or services (including
construction)
3. by and for the use of the Federal Government
4. through purchase or lease,
5. whether the supplies or services are already in existence
6. or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated.
When does the acquisition begins?
Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs are established
What does acquisition process includes?
· Description of requirements to satisfy agency needs,
· Solicitation.
· Selection of sources.
· Award of contracts.
· Contract financing,
· Contract performance,
· Contract administration,
· Technical and management functions directly related to the
process of fulfilling agency needs by contract.·
,What does the acquisition Team consists of?
All participants in Government acquisition:
- technical
- Supply
- Procurement
- Customers they serve
- Contractors who provide the products and services.
KO's role on ACQ team?
The contracting officer must have the authority to the maximum
extent practicable and consistent with law, to determine the
application of rules, regulations, and policies, on a specific contract.
Considerations for the KO's appointment
- complexity
- dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned
- candidate's experience
- training and education
- business acumen
- judgment, character, and reputation
DoD KO requirements
1. completed all contracting courses required for a contracting
officer
2. At least 2 years experience in a contracting position.
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution.
4. Additional requirements as may be established by the Secretary
of Defense.
Contracting Officer Responsibilities
1. Ensure sufficient funds are available for obligation for each
contract action. (FAR 1.602-2(a))
2. KO shall ensure that contractors receive impartial, fair, and
equitable treatment. (for all types of coms verbal and written)
3. KO shall request and consider the advice of specialists (audit,
engineering etc)
4. KO shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies to the
contractor and the contract administration office.
Transparency and Open Communications
business of acquisition should be conducted with openness. and
integrity by everyone involved in the ACQ process
, Guiding principle of the Federal Acquisition:
- To satisfy customers in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the
delivered product or service.
- Minimize administrative operating costs.
- Fulfill public policy objectives.
- Conduct business with integrity, fairness, and openness.
Determination and Findings (D&F)
Written approval by an authorized official that is required by statute
or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain contract actions
What is Determination in (D&F)?
The "determination" is a conclusion or decision supported by the
"findings.''
What is Findings in (D&F)
The findings are statements of fact or rationale essential to support
the determination and must cover each requirement of the statute
or regulation.
When is Justification and Approval (J&A) is required?
Before the following can commence:
1. negotiations for a sole source contract
2. negotiations for a contract resulting from an unsolicited proposal
3. award any other contract without providing for full and open
competition
What is Deviation
Executing an acquisition actions of any kind at any stage of the
acquisition process that is inconsistent with the FAR.
You need to document a business decision, such as the use of a
specific contract type. What document will you create?
A Determination and Findings
At the conclusion of negotiations, the contracting officer will
complete a
Price Negotiation Memorandum
Prior to negotiating a sole source contract, the contracting officer
must complete a
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