Defence Acquisition University CON 237 Simplified
Acquisition Procedures | 100% Correct Answers
You have a request to purchase 1,500 commercially available sheds, one for each family housing
unit. Each shed will cost $1,500 (total of $2.25 million). Correct Answer: ? Choose from the
remaining answers below:
-Simplified acquisition procedures can be used ONLY if the contracting officer requests a
request for proposals (RFP).
-Simplified acquisition procedures can be used.
What is the preferred method of solicitation for requirements over $25,000? Correct Answer: ? I
answered Written and it was wrong.
You have a requirement to buy janitorial services for your facility. There has been a history of
performance and customer service problems with the present and past contractors. Your
evaluation criteria for the follow-on solicitation should contain a factor for: Correct Answer:
Past performance
The public works department at your Federal facility needs to buy repair parts for a water
fountain in the building. The parts will cost about $100 and can be bought at Nuts-n-Bolts
Hardware. Which method of purchase is preferred? Correct Answer: The Governmentwide
commercial purchase card
A contract option may be exercised: Correct Answer: ? This answer is wrong
Only if the contractor agrees.
In acquisitions for commercial items, the terms of an express warranty should be: Correct
Answer: Consistent with customary commercial practice
Which of the following are acceptable market research techniques? Correct Answer: All
techniques listed are acceptable.
Which method of purchase is the most appropriate for requirements exceeding the the micro-
purchase threshold? Correct Answer: Purchase Order
A commercial item is a supply or service that: Correct Answer: -Requires extensive
modifications unique to the Government.
-Is a previously developed item used exclusively for governmental purposes.
-Is sold or offered for sale to the general public.*
-Is not available to the general public.
The required sources of supplies and services can be found in: Correct Answer: FAR Part 8
A synopsis in the GPE is generally required for: Correct Answer: Proposed contract actions
exceeding $25,000
Acquisition Procedures | 100% Correct Answers
You have a request to purchase 1,500 commercially available sheds, one for each family housing
unit. Each shed will cost $1,500 (total of $2.25 million). Correct Answer: ? Choose from the
remaining answers below:
-Simplified acquisition procedures can be used ONLY if the contracting officer requests a
request for proposals (RFP).
-Simplified acquisition procedures can be used.
What is the preferred method of solicitation for requirements over $25,000? Correct Answer: ? I
answered Written and it was wrong.
You have a requirement to buy janitorial services for your facility. There has been a history of
performance and customer service problems with the present and past contractors. Your
evaluation criteria for the follow-on solicitation should contain a factor for: Correct Answer:
Past performance
The public works department at your Federal facility needs to buy repair parts for a water
fountain in the building. The parts will cost about $100 and can be bought at Nuts-n-Bolts
Hardware. Which method of purchase is preferred? Correct Answer: The Governmentwide
commercial purchase card
A contract option may be exercised: Correct Answer: ? This answer is wrong
Only if the contractor agrees.
In acquisitions for commercial items, the terms of an express warranty should be: Correct
Answer: Consistent with customary commercial practice
Which of the following are acceptable market research techniques? Correct Answer: All
techniques listed are acceptable.
Which method of purchase is the most appropriate for requirements exceeding the the micro-
purchase threshold? Correct Answer: Purchase Order
A commercial item is a supply or service that: Correct Answer: -Requires extensive
modifications unique to the Government.
-Is a previously developed item used exclusively for governmental purposes.
-Is sold or offered for sale to the general public.*
-Is not available to the general public.
The required sources of supplies and services can be found in: Correct Answer: FAR Part 8
A synopsis in the GPE is generally required for: Correct Answer: Proposed contract actions
exceeding $25,000
