CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES CERTIFICATION TEST
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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?. Answer: 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?. Answer: PWS
, ◉ Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the
first priority for satisfying a requirement for services?. Answer: Not -
Federal Prison Industries
Not - The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for
Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
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?. Answer: 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?. Answer: 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.
The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and
will be used for nongovernment purposes.
x 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?. Answer: 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.
PROCEDURES CERTIFICATION TEST
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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?. Answer: 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?. Answer: PWS
, ◉ Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the
first priority for satisfying a requirement for services?. Answer: Not -
Federal Prison Industries
Not - The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for
Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
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?. Answer: 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?. Answer: 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.
The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and
will be used for nongovernment purposes.
x 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?. Answer: 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.
