CON 3990 TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
What is the government policy on describing agency needs? - Answer- Promote full and
open competition, minimize restrictive provisions, state requirements in terms of
function, performance and essential physical characteristics
No officer, or employee of the government may create or offer, an obligation in excess
of funds, available, or in advance of appropriations, unless otherwise offer us by law.
True or false - Answer- True
Conducting a Requirements Analysis means: - Answer- Conducting a systematic review
of your requirements given the guidance captured from the stakeholders during the
planning phase, describing the work in terms of required results, identify the essential
processes and outputs or results required
The Government is ordinarily required to furnish all property necessary to perform
government contracts. True or false - Answer- False
What are some effective methods of industry engagement - Answer- -sources sought
solicitation
-RFI
-Pre-solicitation conference or industry day
-One on one interactions
-Solicitation of feedback on draft RFP
FAR part 12 does not apply to the acquisition of commercial items - Answer- At or below
the micro-purchase threshold, Using the SF 44, Using the imprest fund, Using the
Government-wide commercial purchase card as method of purchase rather than only as
a method of payment, Directly from another Federal agency.
Far part 13 prescribes, simplified acquisition, procedures in order to? - Answer- (1)
Reduce administrative costs, (2) Improve opportunities for small, small disadvantaged,
women-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small
business concerns to obtain a fair proportion of Government contracts, (3) Promote
efficiency and economy in contracting and (4) Avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies
and contractors
, Agencies shall use SAP to the maximum extent practicable for all purchases of supplies
or services not exceeding the SAT. True or False - Answer- True
Contracting officers shall solicit sealed bids if - Answer- Time permits the solicitation,
submission, and evaluation of sealed bids.
The award will be made on the basis of price and other price-related factors.
It is not necessary to conduct discussions with the responding offerors about their bids.
There is a reasonable expectation of receiving more than one sealed bid.
IAW FAR, part 15, after evaluation of offers, the contracting officer may hold
negotiations with offers in the competitive range, advising each of the deficiencies in his
proposals, and request a final proposal revision. true or false - Answer- True
Contracting types vary according to the degree and timing of the responsibility assumed
by the contractor for the costs of performance and the amount and nature of the profit
incentive offered to the contractor for achieving or exceeding goals. True or false -
Answer- True
Market Research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - Answer- All phases
of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - Answer- Deviation
Feedback: See FAR 1.401(a)
Simplified Acquisition Procedures should - Answer- Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial products -
Answer- Only firm fixed price contracts or firm fixed with economic prices adjustment
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer - Answer- Executive contracting officer
Feedback: See FAR 2.101, definition of contacting officer
With respect to the requirements law, executive orders , regulations and all other
applicable procedures prior to signing a contract a KO must: - Answer- Ensure each has
been met
A PM asked Bob if a contract clause is only used in the contract or if it applies to the
solicitation also. Bob answered correctly by replying: - Answer- A contract clause is a
term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitation and contract that applies after
contract award or both before and after contract award
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention of FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority - Answer- Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated
otherwise
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
What is the government policy on describing agency needs? - Answer- Promote full and
open competition, minimize restrictive provisions, state requirements in terms of
function, performance and essential physical characteristics
No officer, or employee of the government may create or offer, an obligation in excess
of funds, available, or in advance of appropriations, unless otherwise offer us by law.
True or false - Answer- True
Conducting a Requirements Analysis means: - Answer- Conducting a systematic review
of your requirements given the guidance captured from the stakeholders during the
planning phase, describing the work in terms of required results, identify the essential
processes and outputs or results required
The Government is ordinarily required to furnish all property necessary to perform
government contracts. True or false - Answer- False
What are some effective methods of industry engagement - Answer- -sources sought
solicitation
-RFI
-Pre-solicitation conference or industry day
-One on one interactions
-Solicitation of feedback on draft RFP
FAR part 12 does not apply to the acquisition of commercial items - Answer- At or below
the micro-purchase threshold, Using the SF 44, Using the imprest fund, Using the
Government-wide commercial purchase card as method of purchase rather than only as
a method of payment, Directly from another Federal agency.
Far part 13 prescribes, simplified acquisition, procedures in order to? - Answer- (1)
Reduce administrative costs, (2) Improve opportunities for small, small disadvantaged,
women-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small
business concerns to obtain a fair proportion of Government contracts, (3) Promote
efficiency and economy in contracting and (4) Avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies
and contractors
, Agencies shall use SAP to the maximum extent practicable for all purchases of supplies
or services not exceeding the SAT. True or False - Answer- True
Contracting officers shall solicit sealed bids if - Answer- Time permits the solicitation,
submission, and evaluation of sealed bids.
The award will be made on the basis of price and other price-related factors.
It is not necessary to conduct discussions with the responding offerors about their bids.
There is a reasonable expectation of receiving more than one sealed bid.
IAW FAR, part 15, after evaluation of offers, the contracting officer may hold
negotiations with offers in the competitive range, advising each of the deficiencies in his
proposals, and request a final proposal revision. true or false - Answer- True
Contracting types vary according to the degree and timing of the responsibility assumed
by the contractor for the costs of performance and the amount and nature of the profit
incentive offered to the contractor for achieving or exceeding goals. True or false -
Answer- True
Market Research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - Answer- All phases
of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - Answer- Deviation
Feedback: See FAR 1.401(a)
Simplified Acquisition Procedures should - Answer- Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial products -
Answer- Only firm fixed price contracts or firm fixed with economic prices adjustment
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer - Answer- Executive contracting officer
Feedback: See FAR 2.101, definition of contacting officer
With respect to the requirements law, executive orders , regulations and all other
applicable procedures prior to signing a contract a KO must: - Answer- Ensure each has
been met
A PM asked Bob if a contract clause is only used in the contract or if it applies to the
solicitation also. Bob answered correctly by replying: - Answer- A contract clause is a
term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitation and contract that applies after
contract award or both before and after contract award
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention of FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority - Answer- Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated
otherwise
