CON 3900 QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026

CON 3900 QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026 Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - Answers All phases of the acquisition What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - Answers Deviation Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should: - Answers Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - Answers DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? - Answers Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? - Answers Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)? - Answers The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract modifications? - Answers Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications? - Answers Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: - Answers Must be in writing Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - Answers Executive contracting officer With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must: - Answers Ensure that each has been met Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you know the contract: - Answers Has not been awarded A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only used in the contract or if it applies to the solicitation as well. John correctly answered by replying with which of the following statements? - Answers A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after award A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract. As the Government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of termination would you proceed with? - Answers Termination for Cause Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition Regulations System? - Answers FAR Part 1 Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of authority? - Answers Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise How many parts are there in the FAR? - Answers 53 What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - Answers A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9 identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following types of instruments is representative? - Answers Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - Answers With one or two alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA) Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been purchased recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market research. Which FAR part do you refer them to? - Answers FAR Part 10 Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? - Answers Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - Answers Only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational conflicts of interest? - Answers Prevent unfair competitive advantage Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals include: - Answers Communications, discussions, and clarifications With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR say about Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors? Government employees: - Answers May not solicit or accept gifts What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal information? - Answers It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive it With few exceptions, which one of the following statements is true regarding awarding contracts to U.S. Government employees? - Answers A contracting officer shall not knowingly award a contract to a Government employee Which of the following would represent, or potentially represent, an organizational conflict of interest (OCI)? - Answers An engineering support contractor (contractor A) is hired to assist in the development of Government specifications for a new requirement. Contractor A writes the specifications in such a way as to require the Government's use of contractor A's proprietary processes even though there are other solutions. Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating, supporting, and (if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired? - Answers Life-cycle costs Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research: - Answers Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated, meaningful special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or in other sections of the UCF? - Answers Section H Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions? - Answers Contracting officer's representative Which of the following statements is accurate regarding Acquisition Teams? - Answers The Acquisition Team includes representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services. Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team. - Answers The Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective relationship. The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be: - Answers Designated in writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration office Which event is meant to aid both the Government and contractor personnel to 1) achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve potential problems after contract award? - Answers Post-award orientation conference Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of Government contract files? - Answers FAR Part 4 In a Determination and Findings, the findings are: - Answers Support for the determination In briefing pre-negotiation objectives for approval, contracting officers should ensure their briefing slides are: - Answers Simple and concise Which of the following is an accounting or financial term when addressing contractual funding issues? - Answers Fiscal It is the Government's policy that before executing a contract, the contracting officer must: - Answers Obtain written assurance from the responsible fiscal authority that adequate funds are available. What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in Government contracting? - Answers Purchase the requirement as a commercial item. Contracting officers shall provide property to contractors only when it is clearly demonstrated that: - Answers The overall benefit to the acquisition significantly outweighs the increased cost of administration. Acquisition planning should begin: - Answers As soon as the agency need is identified Which of the following is an exception to obtaining certified cost or pricing data? - Answers Adequate price competition The contracting officer shall take which of the following actions to encourage small business participation in acquisitions? - Answers Divide acquisitions into reasonably small lots to permit offers on quantities less than the total requirement. Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories: fixed-price contracts and: - Answers Cost-reimbursement contracts Incentive contracts are designed to obtain specific acquisition objectives by: - Answers Motivating contractor efforts that might not otherwise be emphasized Agencies shall conduct market research: - Answers Appropriate to the circumstances To the maximum extent practicable, acquisition officials shall state requirements of supplies or services in terms of functions to be performed, performance required, or: - Answers Essential physical characteristics When using FAR part 12 procedures, the technical evaluation would normally include examination of such things as product literature, product samples (if requested), technical features, and: - Answers Warranty provisions Provisions and clauses should be incorporated by reference in solicitations and contracts: - Answers To the maximum practical extent, rather than being incorporated in full text Which offerors receive an amendment on a solicitation that has yet to close? - Answers All parties receiving the solicitation The purpose of exchanging information with industry before receipt of proposals is to: - Answers Improve the understanding of Government requirements and industry capabilities Which of the following is the correct title of a solicitation for negotiated procedures? - Answers Request for Proposals At what dollar value must a contracting officer synopsize a proposed contract action in the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)? - Answers Expected to exceed $25,000 After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with potential offerors? - Answers KO An overarching principle for responding to questions from all potential offerors is: - Answers Fairness Whenever a contracting officer is required to publicize notice of proposed contract actions in the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE), they must: - Answers Establish a common response time for all offerors from the date of publication. One day after publicizing and releasing a solicitation, the contracting officer realizes that the contract line items need to be reorganized. The contracting officer must: - Answers Amend the solicitation, changing the contract line items Which FAR part is the best source of information regarding competition requirements? - Answers FAR Part 6 You have determined that FAR part 12 applies to your commercial item requirement. Which of the following contract types is appropriate when using FAR part 12 procedures? - Answers Firm Fixed Price You are a DoD contracting officer and have used simplified acquisition procedures under FAR part 13 to award a commercial purchase order for supplies. Given only this information, which form is most appropriate to use should you need to modify your purchase order? - Answers Standard Form 30, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract You're administering a large dollar non-commercial weapons contract. The contracting officer asks to see the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) in Exhibit B. Which uniform contract format (UCF) section in your contract would you refer to? - Answers Section J Which of the following is specifcally set up to help firms view current Government business opportunities? - Answers The Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) In evaluating a solicitation, which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) would contain information to the offeror regarding the evaluation factors and subfactors the Government will use to evaluate the offeror's proposal? - Answers Section M You are a proposal manager for a large defense contractor, leading your company's effort to win a contract. In order to determine the page limit for your proposal, which section in the request for proposal should you review? - Answers Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents