CON 3990V CERTIFICATION
EXAM REAL NEWEST EXAM
CORRECT SOLUTION
Who accepts the burden of latent defect? - ANSWER --The burden is on the government
to prove that defective material and workmanship was the probable cause of product failure or
non-conformance.
Who can you submit a claim to? - ANSWER --Contractor claims are submitted to the KO
Which clause is related to Acquisition? - ANSWER --52.215 - Instructions to Offerors -
Competitive Acquistion
What is considered a contract action? - ANSWER --Contract action means any oral or
written action that results in the purchase, rent, or lease of supplies or equipment, services, or
construction.
What is latent defect? - ANSWER --is one that is not readily noticeable upon reasonable
inspection at the time of acceptance.
What is a claim? - ANSWER --a written demand or assertion by one of the contracting
parties seeking (i) payment of a specific sum of money, (ii) adjustment or interpretation of
contract terms, or (iii) other relief arising under or relating to the contract.
When is written certification for a claim required? - ANSWER --When a claim exceeds
$100,000, contractors must provide the following written certification (FAR 33.207).
,What are protests? - ANSWER --they provide offerors with a tool to challenge federal
contract award decisions.
Who do you file a protest with? - ANSWER --The Government Accountability Office
There is a janitorial contract for 2.8 million dollars for the entire base. What FAR part would you
use? - ANSWER --Could be FAR Part 37 Service Contracting or Far Part 12 Acquisition of
Commercial Products and Commercial Services
What common form do you use for a modification? - ANSWER --SF-30
What FAR Part is Acquisition Planning? - ANSWER --FAR Part 7
What does the award phase involve? - ANSWER --Involves all work performed by the
buyer and seller
The Post-award Phase is also known as - ANSWER --Contract Administration
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - ANSWER --Deviation
3 approaches for dealing with OCI issues - ANSWER --Avoid
Neutralize
Mitigate
, How long should a solicitation be posted for? - ANSWER --10 days
If one offeror submitted a proposal, what does the KO do? - ANSWER --KO must still
conduct the source selction process
Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest is what FAR Part? -
ANSWER --FAR Part 3
Organizational conflict of interest is what FAR Part? - ANSWER --FAR Part 9
What role does the Program Manager plan in Acquistion Planning? - ANSWER --The PM
has overall responsibility of a contract
What is the KO's role in Acquisition Planning? - ANSWER --Ensures plan is implemented
and developed.
What are the three phases of a life cycle? - ANSWER --Pre-award Phase
Award Phase
Post-award phase
What are the two parts of the Pre-award phase? - ANSWER --Develop Solicitation
Develop offer
Who develops a solicitation? - ANSWER --The Government & The Buyer.
Who prepares an offer? - ANSWER --The Contractor and the seller
EXAM REAL NEWEST EXAM
CORRECT SOLUTION
Who accepts the burden of latent defect? - ANSWER --The burden is on the government
to prove that defective material and workmanship was the probable cause of product failure or
non-conformance.
Who can you submit a claim to? - ANSWER --Contractor claims are submitted to the KO
Which clause is related to Acquisition? - ANSWER --52.215 - Instructions to Offerors -
Competitive Acquistion
What is considered a contract action? - ANSWER --Contract action means any oral or
written action that results in the purchase, rent, or lease of supplies or equipment, services, or
construction.
What is latent defect? - ANSWER --is one that is not readily noticeable upon reasonable
inspection at the time of acceptance.
What is a claim? - ANSWER --a written demand or assertion by one of the contracting
parties seeking (i) payment of a specific sum of money, (ii) adjustment or interpretation of
contract terms, or (iii) other relief arising under or relating to the contract.
When is written certification for a claim required? - ANSWER --When a claim exceeds
$100,000, contractors must provide the following written certification (FAR 33.207).
,What are protests? - ANSWER --they provide offerors with a tool to challenge federal
contract award decisions.
Who do you file a protest with? - ANSWER --The Government Accountability Office
There is a janitorial contract for 2.8 million dollars for the entire base. What FAR part would you
use? - ANSWER --Could be FAR Part 37 Service Contracting or Far Part 12 Acquisition of
Commercial Products and Commercial Services
What common form do you use for a modification? - ANSWER --SF-30
What FAR Part is Acquisition Planning? - ANSWER --FAR Part 7
What does the award phase involve? - ANSWER --Involves all work performed by the
buyer and seller
The Post-award Phase is also known as - ANSWER --Contract Administration
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - ANSWER --Deviation
3 approaches for dealing with OCI issues - ANSWER --Avoid
Neutralize
Mitigate
, How long should a solicitation be posted for? - ANSWER --10 days
If one offeror submitted a proposal, what does the KO do? - ANSWER --KO must still
conduct the source selction process
Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest is what FAR Part? -
ANSWER --FAR Part 3
Organizational conflict of interest is what FAR Part? - ANSWER --FAR Part 9
What role does the Program Manager plan in Acquistion Planning? - ANSWER --The PM
has overall responsibility of a contract
What is the KO's role in Acquisition Planning? - ANSWER --Ensures plan is implemented
and developed.
What are the three phases of a life cycle? - ANSWER --Pre-award Phase
Award Phase
Post-award phase
What are the two parts of the Pre-award phase? - ANSWER --Develop Solicitation
Develop offer
Who develops a solicitation? - ANSWER --The Government & The Buyer.
Who prepares an offer? - ANSWER --The Contractor and the seller
