CON 2370 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby
generators. Market research identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace
that meet the essential physical characteristic for this requirement. The generators were
previously procured using a military specification that includes restrictive conditions that
are not justified. - Answers - The market research results should be used to define the
requirements in terms that will limit competition to save time.
Which of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using
SAP is true? - Answers - Options
1. The contracting officer is required to consider all quotations or offers.
Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
Also MAYBE: Contracting officers has the discretion to use the evaluation procedures
prescribed in FAR Part 14 and 15.
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for
noncommercial supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order WAS
accepted in writing by the contractor. Which of the following statements is true. -
Answers - The Purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR part 49 or
FAR 52.213-4
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700.
You are not required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following
describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? - Answers - quotes must be
solicited from at least three sources.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-priced services contract valued at
$195,400. Which one of the following statements about contract closeout is correct? -
Answers - The contract is considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of
property and final payment
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated
value of $2,600,000. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the
following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract
action? - Answers -
You have a requirement for helpdesk 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? - Answers - Not: The entire acquisition
may be set aside exclusively for small businesses
, Not: A portion of the acquisition MUST be set aside exclusively for small businesses.
Not: The entire Acquisition
must be competed between the small and large businesses
NOT: A Portion of the acquisition May be set aside exclusively for small businesses.
You just made a purchase in the amount of 22,300. You solicitated quotations orally
from four local sources. Which of the following statements is correct regarding providing
notice to the unsuccessful suppliers? - Answers - Correct: Notice to the unsuccessful
suppliers with only be give if requested.
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? - Answers - The use of
simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - Answers - NOT: Award documentation must
be extensive and detailed.
Correct: The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain
a fair portion of government contracts.
Correct: Agencies cannot separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not
exceed the sat merely to permit the use of SAP.
Maybe: Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the
circumstances of the acquisition.
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services 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? - Answers - PWS
You are the contracting officer for a noncommercial bilateral purchase order for supplies
valued at $155,600. Which one of the following actions would be executed using a
unilateral modification? - Answers - Issuing a termination notice
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for services? - Answers - The Procurement List maintained by
The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby
generators. Market research identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace
that meet the essential physical characteristic for this requirement. The generators were
previously procured using a military specification that includes restrictive conditions that
are not justified. - Answers - The market research results should be used to define the
requirements in terms that will limit competition to save time.
Which of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using
SAP is true? - Answers - Options
1. The contracting officer is required to consider all quotations or offers.
Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
Also MAYBE: Contracting officers has the discretion to use the evaluation procedures
prescribed in FAR Part 14 and 15.
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for
noncommercial supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order WAS
accepted in writing by the contractor. Which of the following statements is true. -
Answers - The Purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR part 49 or
FAR 52.213-4
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700.
You are not required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following
describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? - Answers - quotes must be
solicited from at least three sources.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-priced services contract valued at
$195,400. Which one of the following statements about contract closeout is correct? -
Answers - The contract is considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of
property and final payment
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated
value of $2,600,000. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the
following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract
action? - Answers -
You have a requirement for helpdesk 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? - Answers - Not: The entire acquisition
may be set aside exclusively for small businesses
, Not: A portion of the acquisition MUST be set aside exclusively for small businesses.
Not: The entire Acquisition
must be competed between the small and large businesses
NOT: A Portion of the acquisition May be set aside exclusively for small businesses.
You just made a purchase in the amount of 22,300. You solicitated quotations orally
from four local sources. Which of the following statements is correct regarding providing
notice to the unsuccessful suppliers? - Answers - Correct: Notice to the unsuccessful
suppliers with only be give if requested.
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? - Answers - The use of
simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - Answers - NOT: Award documentation must
be extensive and detailed.
Correct: The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain
a fair portion of government contracts.
Correct: Agencies cannot separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not
exceed the sat merely to permit the use of SAP.
Maybe: Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the
circumstances of the acquisition.
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services 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? - Answers - PWS
You are the contracting officer for a noncommercial bilateral purchase order for supplies
valued at $155,600. Which one of the following actions would be executed using a
unilateral modification? - Answers - Issuing a termination notice
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for services? - Answers - The Procurement List maintained by
The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
