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Alignment: DAU CLC 056 Curriculum 2026/2027 | Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR) | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
[SET 1: Contracting Fundamentals & Acquisition Planning
(Questions 1-25)]
Question 1
A contracting officer is developing an acquisition plan for a new armored vehicle
system. The requirement involves both developmental work and production. Which
color of money is appropriate for the development phase?
A. Procurement (P) funds
B. Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funds
C. Operations & Maintenance (O&M) funds
D. Military Construction (MILCON) funds
Correct Answer: B. Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funds
[CORRECT]
Rationale: RDT&E funds (Color of Money "R") are used for research, development,
test, and evaluation of new systems, including technology development and system
development and demonstration. Procurement funds (P) are for production and
deployment. O&M funds are for sustainment. MILCON funds are for construction.
Per FAR 7.104 and DoD Financial Management Regulation 7000.14-R, proper fund
certification is required before obligation. Retake strategy: Remember the acquisition
lifecycle funding—RDT&E for development, Procurement for production, O&M for
sustainment.
,Question 2
During acquisition planning for a vehicle communication system, the program
manager must determine whether to develop the software in-house or contract with
a commercial vendor. Which analysis is required?
A. Cost-benefit analysis only
B. Make-or-buy analysis per FAR 7.105(b)(16)
C. Independent cost estimate only
D. Market research per FAR 10.001
Correct Answer: B. Make-or-buy analysis per FAR 7.105(b)(16) [CORRECT]
Rationale: FAR 7.105(b)(16) requires make-or-buy analysis as part of the acquisition
plan to determine whether supplies or services should be produced in-house or
acquired by contract. While market research (Option D) supports this decision, make-
or-buy is the specific required analysis. Option A is incomplete. Option C is a
separate requirement for major systems. Retake strategy: FAR 7.105(b) lists
acquisition plan contents—know that make-or-buy analysis is specifically required for
supplies and services.
Question 3
A contracting officer is conducting market research for a new tactical vehicle. Which
source is NOT typically used for market research under FAR Part 10?
A. Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)
B. Commercial market surveys
C. Classified intelligence briefings
D. Requests for Information (RFI) to industry
Correct Answer: C. Classified intelligence briefings [CORRECT]
Rationale: FAR 10.002(b) lists market research techniques including government
databases (FPDS), commercial sources, trade shows, and RFIs. Classified intelligence
briefings are not listed as standard market research techniques and would not be
,appropriate for general market research of commercial capabilities. Options A, B, and
D are all standard techniques per FAR 10.002. Retake strategy: FAR 10.002(b)
enumerates market research techniques—focus on standard commercial and
government sources, not intelligence or classified methods.
Question 4
Under the Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.), which action by a
government employee is prohibited?
A. Discussing the requirement with potential offerors after synopsis but before
solicitation release
B. Disclosing contractor bid or proposal information before award
C. Attending industry days to gather market information
D. Reviewing past performance data from FPDS
Correct Answer: B. Disclosing contractor bid or proposal information before
award [CORRECT]
Rationale: The Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. § 2102) prohibits disclosing
contractor bid or proposal information or source selection information before award.
Option A is permissible market research. Option C is standard practice. Option D is a
legitimate government database. Retake strategy: Procurement Integrity focuses on
protecting source selection information and bid/proposal information—disclosure
before award is the core prohibition.
Question 5
An acquisition plan for a major defense acquisition program must include all EXCEPT
which of the following?
A. Competition strategy
B. Contract type selection rationale
, C. Contractor's quality control procedures
D. Milestone schedule
Correct Answer: C. Contractor's quality control procedures [CORRECT]
Rationale: FAR 7.105(b) lists acquisition plan requirements including competition
strategy (A), contract type (B), and milestone schedule (D). Contractor quality control
procedures are not part of the government's acquisition plan—they are developed
by the contractor after contract award. Retake strategy: FAR 7.105(b) has 17 required
elements—know the government's planning requirements vs. contractor post-award
responsibilities.
Question 6
A program office is planning to acquire 500 tactical vehicles over five years. The
estimated cost is $150 million. Which type of acquisition plan is required?
A. Basic acquisition plan only
B. Written acquisition plan per FAR 7.105
C. No acquisition plan required
D. Agency-specific plan only
Correct Answer: B. Written acquisition plan per FAR 7.105 [CORRECT]
Rationale: FAR 7.103 requires written acquisition plans for acquisitions over $50
million (including options). This $150 million vehicle acquisition requires a detailed
written plan. Option A applies to acquisitions below the threshold. Option C is
incorrect—plans are required for major acquisitions. Option D may supplement but
not replace the FAR requirement. Retake strategy: FAR 7.103 thresholds—written
plan for >$50M; basic plan for ≤$50M; know the dollar thresholds for plan
requirements.
Question 7