CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES EXAM
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an estimated value of
$6,200. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the
requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? - Answer-There is no requirement to
publicize this action.
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-The entire acquisition must be set aside
exclusively for small business.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - Answer-NOT The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of
****CORRECT purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the
circumstances of the acquisition
NOT he purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts
***The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts
, You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators. Market
research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the essential
physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously procured using a military
specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? -
Answer-NOT-The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to allow
companies with similar products to compete.
NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement in terms that will limit
competition to save time
You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal 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.
Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of the following
documents would be included in the new contract? - Answer-PWS
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for supplies? - Answer-NOT services listed on federal supply schedules
CORRECT services on the procurement list maintained by the committee for purchase from people who
are blind or severely disabled
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-
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item
determination? - Answer-the part was developed using government funding and is only sold to DoD
agencies
PROCEDURES EXAM
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an estimated value of
$6,200. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the
requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? - Answer-There is no requirement to
publicize this action.
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-The entire acquisition must be set aside
exclusively for small business.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - Answer-NOT The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of
****CORRECT purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the
circumstances of the acquisition
NOT he purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts
***The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts
, You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators. Market
research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the essential
physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously procured using a military
specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? -
Answer-NOT-The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to allow
companies with similar products to compete.
NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement in terms that will limit
competition to save time
You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal 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.
Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of the following
documents would be included in the new contract? - Answer-PWS
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for supplies? - Answer-NOT services listed on federal supply schedules
CORRECT services on the procurement list maintained by the committee for purchase from people who
are blind or severely disabled
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-
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item
determination? - Answer-the part was developed using government funding and is only sold to DoD
agencies
