CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - Answers - 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? - Answers - 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? - Answers - PWS
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for services? - Answers - 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? - Answers - 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? - Answers - 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? - Answers - 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? - Answers - Not -
Electronic Solicitation
Not - Combined synopsis/solicitation
Written Solicitation
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - Answers - 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? - Answers - 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? - Answers - PWS
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for services? - Answers - 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? - Answers - 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? - Answers - 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? - Answers - 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? - Answers - Not -
Electronic Solicitation
Not - Combined synopsis/solicitation
Written Solicitation
