CON 2370 SAP
T01.E02a
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? - Answer-A. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is
never permitted when using SAP
B. Documenting the rationale for restricting the requirement to one manufacturer
C. The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
CORRECT
D. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is only permitted if the product is commercial
T02.E01c
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct. - Answer-A. Buyers are
encouraged to use best value CORRECT
B. Evaluation subfactors must be listed
C. The relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated
D. It is not necessary to include the basis on which award will be made
T03.E03b
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial services is no
longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was NOT accepted in writing by the contractor. Which
one of the following statements is true? - Answer-A. The purchase order is considered cancelled once
the contracting officer verifies the contractor has received the government's written cancellation
B. The purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the governments written
cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred CORRECT
,C. The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-4
D. A purchase order cannot be cancelled after award unless the contractor is in default
T01.E01
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - Answer-A. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of Government contracts CORRECT
B. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
C. Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed the SAT in order to
maximize the use of SAP
D. The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions.
T02.E05a
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? -
Answer-A. Records of oral price quotations are not required
B. A statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one quote or offer is received
CORRECT
C. Comparison of competitive quotes of offers is the least preferred method for determining price
reasonableness
D. Award documentation should be kept to a minimum
T03.E03a
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price purchase order for noncommercial supplies that
includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end user
complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items
are not fully compliant with the specifications in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the
nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the government? - Answer-A. The government
B. The contractor and the government would share the cost
C. The contractor CORRECT
, T02.E02
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchase of the same commercial service. The
estimated valve of the individual purchase's ranges from 75,000 to 500,000. Which one of the following
simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? - Answer-A. Purchase Order
B. Blanket Purchase Agreement CORRECT
C. Imprest Funds
D. Government Commercial Purchase Card
T02.E01bYou have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700 that is not
in support of a contingency operation. This acquisition is not required to be required to be synopsized
and access to the solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one of the following describes the
competition requirement for this acquisition. - Answer-A. There is no requirement for competition if the
price is considered reasonable WRONG
B. Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area
C. The acquisition must utilize and open competition
D. Quotes must be solicited from well-known suppliers WRONG
T01.E04
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000. 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 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - Answer-A. The entire acquisition MAY be set aside
exclusively for small business
B. The entire acquisition MUST be set aside exclusively for small business. CORRECT
C. The entire acquisition MUST be competed between the small and large businesses
D. A portion of the acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small business
T02.E05b
T01.E02a
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? - Answer-A. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is
never permitted when using SAP
B. Documenting the rationale for restricting the requirement to one manufacturer
C. The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
CORRECT
D. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is only permitted if the product is commercial
T02.E01c
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct. - Answer-A. Buyers are
encouraged to use best value CORRECT
B. Evaluation subfactors must be listed
C. The relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated
D. It is not necessary to include the basis on which award will be made
T03.E03b
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial services is no
longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was NOT accepted in writing by the contractor. Which
one of the following statements is true? - Answer-A. The purchase order is considered cancelled once
the contracting officer verifies the contractor has received the government's written cancellation
B. The purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the governments written
cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred CORRECT
,C. The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-4
D. A purchase order cannot be cancelled after award unless the contractor is in default
T01.E01
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - Answer-A. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of Government contracts CORRECT
B. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
C. Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed the SAT in order to
maximize the use of SAP
D. The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions.
T02.E05a
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? -
Answer-A. Records of oral price quotations are not required
B. A statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one quote or offer is received
CORRECT
C. Comparison of competitive quotes of offers is the least preferred method for determining price
reasonableness
D. Award documentation should be kept to a minimum
T03.E03a
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price purchase order for noncommercial supplies that
includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end user
complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items
are not fully compliant with the specifications in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the
nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the government? - Answer-A. The government
B. The contractor and the government would share the cost
C. The contractor CORRECT
, T02.E02
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchase of the same commercial service. The
estimated valve of the individual purchase's ranges from 75,000 to 500,000. Which one of the following
simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? - Answer-A. Purchase Order
B. Blanket Purchase Agreement CORRECT
C. Imprest Funds
D. Government Commercial Purchase Card
T02.E01bYou have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700 that is not
in support of a contingency operation. This acquisition is not required to be required to be synopsized
and access to the solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one of the following describes the
competition requirement for this acquisition. - Answer-A. There is no requirement for competition if the
price is considered reasonable WRONG
B. Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area
C. The acquisition must utilize and open competition
D. Quotes must be solicited from well-known suppliers WRONG
T01.E04
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000. 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 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - Answer-A. The entire acquisition MAY be set aside
exclusively for small business
B. The entire acquisition MUST be set aside exclusively for small business. CORRECT
C. The entire acquisition MUST be competed between the small and large businesses
D. A portion of the acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small business
T02.E05b
