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CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition LATEST
UPDATED VERSION 2026-2027 ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
Question: You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a
health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently
being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research
identified only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for compatible equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be
documented in the contract file.
Question: You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military
installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance
objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not meeting the Commander's
expectations.
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Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of
thefollowing documents would be included in the new contract? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PWS
Question: Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for services? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Not - Services from Federal Prison
Industries
Not - Services from The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for Purchase From
People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Not - Services listed on federal supply schedules.
Question: You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000.
Market research shows there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms of
market prices, quality, and delivery. The list of potential offerors includes 6 small businesses and
4 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Not - A portion of the
acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business
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The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
Question: Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a
commerciality determination? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Not - The tool is sold on a competitive
basis in substantial quantities to multiple State governments and was developed at private
expense.
Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial
marketplace based on a catalog.
YES - The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be used for
nongovernment purposes.
YES - The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not customarily
available in the commercial marketplace.
NOT - The tool has been sold to the general public and is used for nongovernment purposes.
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YES - The part was developed using government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies.
Question: You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana.
These services are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial
marketplace based on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
$1,250,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The use of simplified
acquisition procedures authorized.
Question: You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of
$75,000. A notice of the proposed contract action is required.
Which one of the following solicitation methods must be used? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Not -
Electronic Solicitation
Not - Combined synopsis/solicitation
Written Solicitation
CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition LATEST
UPDATED VERSION 2026-2027 ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
Question: You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a
health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently
being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research
identified only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for compatible equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be
documented in the contract file.
Question: You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military
installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance
objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not meeting the Commander's
expectations.
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Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of
thefollowing documents would be included in the new contract? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PWS
Question: Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for services? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Not - Services from Federal Prison
Industries
Not - Services from The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for Purchase From
People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Not - Services listed on federal supply schedules.
Question: You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000.
Market research shows there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms of
market prices, quality, and delivery. The list of potential offerors includes 6 small businesses and
4 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Not - A portion of the
acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business
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The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
Question: Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a
commerciality determination? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Not - The tool is sold on a competitive
basis in substantial quantities to multiple State governments and was developed at private
expense.
Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial
marketplace based on a catalog.
YES - The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be used for
nongovernment purposes.
YES - The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not customarily
available in the commercial marketplace.
NOT - The tool has been sold to the general public and is used for nongovernment purposes.
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YES - The part was developed using government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies.
Question: You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana.
These services are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial
marketplace based on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
$1,250,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The use of simplified
acquisition procedures authorized.
Question: You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of
$75,000. A notice of the proposed contract action is required.
Which one of the following solicitation methods must be used? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Not -
Electronic Solicitation
Not - Combined synopsis/solicitation
Written Solicitation
