CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition
Procedures Study Guide
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - Answer-Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to
the circumstances of the acquisition.
Not - The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
Not - The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts
Not - Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed SAT in order to
maximize the use of SAP
Not - Contracting officers required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR 12, 13, 14, and 15
when using SAP?
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-The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
,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.
Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of thefollowing
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 services? - Answer-Not - Federal Prison Industries
Not - The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or
Severely Disabled
Not - Federal supplies
Inventories of the requiring agencies
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? - Answer-Not - A portion of the acquisition may be set
aside exclusively for small business
The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination?
- 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.
Not - The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be used for nongovernment
purposes.
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 nongovernmental purposes
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? - Answer-The use of simplified acquisition procedures
authorized.
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? - Answer-Not - Electronic Solicitation
Not - Combined synopsis/solicitation
Written Solicitation
Procedures Study Guide
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - Answer-Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to
the circumstances of the acquisition.
Not - The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
Not - The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts
Not - Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed SAT in order to
maximize the use of SAP
Not - Contracting officers required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR 12, 13, 14, and 15
when using SAP?
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-The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
,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.
Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of thefollowing
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 services? - Answer-Not - Federal Prison Industries
Not - The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or
Severely Disabled
Not - Federal supplies
Inventories of the requiring agencies
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? - Answer-Not - A portion of the acquisition may be set
aside exclusively for small business
The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination?
- 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.
Not - The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be used for nongovernment
purposes.
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 nongovernmental purposes
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? - Answer-The use of simplified acquisition procedures
authorized.
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? - Answer-Not - Electronic Solicitation
Not - Combined synopsis/solicitation
Written Solicitation
