What is a Contracting Officer Representative? correct answers A technical representative that is
appointed by the contracting officer through a designation letter
The procuring Contracting Officer, Administrative Contracting Officer, Termination Contracting
Officer, and the Contracting Officer's Representative are key players in the acquisition process.
From the following statements, choose the correct answer: correct answers The contracting
officer appoints the contracting officer's representative in writing
In your position as a COR, Conflict of Interest rules and regulations prohibit you from: correct
answers Working on a government matter that has an effect on your personal financial interests
The contractor gives a federal employee tickets to a local production of a Broadway play. The
tickets are worth $20. Was an ethics law or regulation violated? If so, which one? correct
answers No ethics law or regulation has been violated; however the appearance of impropriety
might exist
When writing a SOW use the SMART principle which stands for: correct answers Specific,
Measurable, Accountable, Reasonable, Time-Based
All of the following are elements of a Purchase Request EXCEPT________. correct answers
COR nomination letter
The purpose of evaluation factors is to represent the key areas of importance and emphasis to be
considered in the source selection decision. Of the statements below, the only true statement is:
correct answers The offeror can be evaluated against the evaluation factors and compared to
other offerors' proposals
What are the differences between contracting by negotiation and sealed bidding? correct answers
Negotiation allow for communication and evaluation factor tradeoffs with the contractor
Elements of a Market Research report include: (Select all that apply) correct answers 1. Product
or service characterized
2. Available sources
3. Pricing
What is an Independent Government Estimate (IGE)? correct answers An independent detailed
assessment developed by a government team member...
A Statement Of Work should include the following: correct answers The work to be performed,
location of work, period of performance, deliverable schedule, any special requirements
Acquisition Planning's principal purpose is to ensure that the government meets its needs in the
most effective, economical and timely manner while emphasizing competition and promoting the
use of commercial items. correct answers True
, The COR's role in evaluating and awarding a contract include IPT member, SSEB technical
evaluator, and Technical Expert or Representative. correct answers True
The two techniques used to select a contractor within the best value continuum include: correct
answers Lowest price technically available and trade off process
Who has the official responsibility for performing market research? correct answers
COR/functional office
Items to consider during the development of the IGE include: (select all that apply) correct
answers 1. An estimate that agrees with document market research
2. an unbiased realistic cost estimate for supplies or services that will be procured under the
contract
The existing contract, including all options, is about to end. The customer likes the work of the
incumbent contractor and has expressed a desire to have the new contract be awarded to that
incumbent contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? correct answers The COR
can assist an acquisition planning and writing the evaluation criteria to ensure the best contractor
is selected for the new contract
Some methods of contracting require more time than others. Which of the following is not a
streamlined method of acquisition? correct answers Buys against GSA federal supply schedule
The Contracting Officer's Representative must read and understand the contract, including any
attachments and modifications to the contract. correct answers True
A separate Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) should be used for each item on a contract.
correct answers True
A bilateral modification is used to_____________. correct answers All of these are correct
When changes are made to a contract, the government must determine if the change is within
scope. In plain English that means the work falls under the basic intent of the original contract.
correct answers True
The COR should work with the Contracting Officer if the COR identifies a need to change the
current contract. correct answers True
The COR may be asked to review the cost proposal and the proposed Basis of Estimate (BOE)
and to assist the KO in determining the reasonableness of the proposed amounts. correct answers
True
Common causes of a constructive change include: correct answers All these answers are correct