CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES EXAM
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an estimated value of
$6,200. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the
requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? - ANSWER-There is no requirement to
publicize this action.
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000. 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 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - ANSWER-The entire acquisition must be set aside
exclusively for small business.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)? - ANSWER-NOT The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for
small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
****CORRECT purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the
circumstances of the acquisition
NOT he purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts
***The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators.
Market research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the
essential physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously procured using
a military specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? -
ANSWER-NOT-The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to allow
companies with similar products to compete.
NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement in terms that will limit
competition to save time
You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal 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 the following
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 supplies? - ANSWER-NOT services listed on federal supply schedules
CORRECT services on the procurement list maintained by the committee for purchase from people
who are blind or severely disabled
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000. 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 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - ANSWER-
, Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item
determination? - ANSWER-the part was developed using government funding and is only sold to DoD
agencies
CORRECT The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not customarily available
in the commercial marketplace
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the shop on your
base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for nongovernmental purposes. The
estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $625,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? - ANSWER-The use of simplified acquisition
procedures is authorized.
You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of $225,000. Notice
of the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions apply. Which one of the following
solicitation methods would be most appropriate? - ANSWER-Electronic, Commerce
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8,700. Which one of the following
describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? - ANSWER-There is no requirement for
competition if the price is considered reasonable.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - ANSWER-CORRECT
The basis on which award will be made must be stated
Correct-Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $20,600.
Access to the written solicitation will not be provided in the GPE, and none of the exceptions in FAR
5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this
proposed contract action? - ANSWER-
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial service. The
estimated value of the individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to $500,000. Which one of the
following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? - ANSWER-Blanket
Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in
response to a solicitation using SAP? - ANSWER-WRONG -Documenting the quotations with the date
and time they were received
CORRECT -RANKING THE QUOTATIONS BY TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true?
- ANSWER-NOT Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of
$415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's requirement were received in response to the
solicitation and there is no reason to believe the proposed prices are unreasonable. Which one of the
following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? - ANSWER-
Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market research in support
of the fair and reasonable determination.
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? -
ANSWER-NOT award documentation should be kept to a minimum
NOT Price reasonableness should be based on competitive quotes or offers whenever possible
PROCEDURES EXAM
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an estimated value of
$6,200. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the
requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? - ANSWER-There is no requirement to
publicize this action.
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000. 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 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - ANSWER-The entire acquisition must be set aside
exclusively for small business.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)? - ANSWER-NOT The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for
small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
****CORRECT purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the
circumstances of the acquisition
NOT he purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts
***The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators.
Market research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the
essential physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously procured using
a military specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? -
ANSWER-NOT-The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to allow
companies with similar products to compete.
NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement in terms that will limit
competition to save time
You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal 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 the following
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 supplies? - ANSWER-NOT services listed on federal supply schedules
CORRECT services on the procurement list maintained by the committee for purchase from people
who are blind or severely disabled
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000. 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 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - ANSWER-
, Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item
determination? - ANSWER-the part was developed using government funding and is only sold to DoD
agencies
CORRECT The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not customarily available
in the commercial marketplace
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the shop on your
base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for nongovernmental purposes. The
estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $625,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? - ANSWER-The use of simplified acquisition
procedures is authorized.
You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of $225,000. Notice
of the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions apply. Which one of the following
solicitation methods would be most appropriate? - ANSWER-Electronic, Commerce
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8,700. Which one of the following
describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? - ANSWER-There is no requirement for
competition if the price is considered reasonable.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - ANSWER-CORRECT
The basis on which award will be made must be stated
Correct-Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $20,600.
Access to the written solicitation will not be provided in the GPE, and none of the exceptions in FAR
5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this
proposed contract action? - ANSWER-
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial service. The
estimated value of the individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to $500,000. Which one of the
following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? - ANSWER-Blanket
Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in
response to a solicitation using SAP? - ANSWER-WRONG -Documenting the quotations with the date
and time they were received
CORRECT -RANKING THE QUOTATIONS BY TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true?
- ANSWER-NOT Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of
$415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's requirement were received in response to the
solicitation and there is no reason to believe the proposed prices are unreasonable. Which one of the
following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? - ANSWER-
Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market research in support
of the fair and reasonable determination.
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? -
ANSWER-NOT award documentation should be kept to a minimum
NOT Price reasonableness should be based on competitive quotes or offers whenever possible
