CON 3900 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS 2026/2027
1. Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?ANSWER All
phases of the acquisition
2. What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?ANSWER
Deviation
3. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) shouldANSWER Promote competition to the maximum
extent practicable
4. What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?ANSWER
DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
5. What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items
of supply?ANSWER Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
6. When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be award-
ed?ANSWER Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
7. Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance
and Information (PGI)?ANSWER The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
8. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's
policy on contract modifications?ANSWER Only contracting oflcers acting within the scope of their
authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
9. Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?ANSWER Are
only signed by a Government contracting oflcer, not the contractor
10. Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contractANSWER Must be in
writing
11. Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?ANSWER Executive contracting oflcer
12. With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and
all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer
mustANSWER Ensure that each has been met
13. Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With
this in mind, you know the contractANSWER Has not been awarded
14. 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?ANSWER 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
, CON 3900 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS 2026/2027
15. 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?ANSWER Termination
for Cause
, CON 3900 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS 2026/2027
16. Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about
the Federal Acquisition Regulations System?ANSWER FAR part 1
17. Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR
1.108(b), delegation of authority?ANSWER Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated
otherwise
18. How many parts are there in the FAR?ANSWER 53
19. What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?ANSWER A unique number
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
20. The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Po-
sition 9 identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the
following types of instruments is representative?ANSWER Indefinite-delivery contracts to
include IDIQs and requirements contracts
21. You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In
Section J you see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed?ANSWER With one or
two alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
22. 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?ANSWER
FAR part 10
23. Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government
contracting?ANSWER Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
24. When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used?ANSWER A T&M contract
may be used 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
25. What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid
organizational conflicts of interest?ANSWER Prevent unfair competitive advantage
26. Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of
proposals includeANSWER Communications, discussions, and clarifications
27. With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does
the FAR say about Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from
contractors? Government employeesANSWER May not solicit or accept gifts
28. What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or
1. Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?ANSWER All
phases of the acquisition
2. What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?ANSWER
Deviation
3. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) shouldANSWER Promote competition to the maximum
extent practicable
4. What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?ANSWER
DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
5. What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items
of supply?ANSWER Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
6. When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be award-
ed?ANSWER Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
7. Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance
and Information (PGI)?ANSWER The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
8. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's
policy on contract modifications?ANSWER Only contracting oflcers acting within the scope of their
authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
9. Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?ANSWER Are
only signed by a Government contracting oflcer, not the contractor
10. Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contractANSWER Must be in
writing
11. Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?ANSWER Executive contracting oflcer
12. With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and
all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer
mustANSWER Ensure that each has been met
13. Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With
this in mind, you know the contractANSWER Has not been awarded
14. 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?ANSWER 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
, CON 3900 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS 2026/2027
15. 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?ANSWER Termination
for Cause
, CON 3900 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS 2026/2027
16. Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about
the Federal Acquisition Regulations System?ANSWER FAR part 1
17. Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR
1.108(b), delegation of authority?ANSWER Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated
otherwise
18. How many parts are there in the FAR?ANSWER 53
19. What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?ANSWER A unique number
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
20. The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Po-
sition 9 identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the
following types of instruments is representative?ANSWER Indefinite-delivery contracts to
include IDIQs and requirements contracts
21. You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In
Section J you see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed?ANSWER With one or
two alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
22. 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?ANSWER
FAR part 10
23. Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government
contracting?ANSWER Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
24. When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used?ANSWER A T&M contract
may be used 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
25. What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid
organizational conflicts of interest?ANSWER Prevent unfair competitive advantage
26. Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of
proposals includeANSWER Communications, discussions, and clarifications
27. With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does
the FAR say about Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from
contractors? Government employeesANSWER May not solicit or accept gifts
28. What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or
