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CLM 031 Improved Statement of Work Exam Question 1-9 1. Select the attributes of a traditional business environment (VS performance-based business environment (PBBE): • frequently required obsolete processes and materials, oftentimes conflicted with one another, and deterred innovative business practices • environment of government oversight and restraint • method for conducting business was based on tight government control • less contractor self-governance by contractually requiring compliance with large numbers of military specifications and standards • All of the answers are correct 2. Select the correct statement • The CDRL helps IPTs organize the SOO/ SOW properly to ensure all requirements have been included • the WBS helps IPTs organize the SOO/ SOW properly to ensure all requirements have been included • The WBS facilitates a logical arrangement of the elements of the SOO/ SOW and a tracing of work effort expended under each of the WBS elements. • The WBS facilitates a logical arrangement of the elements of the DID/CDRL and a tracing of work effort expended under each of the WBS elements. 3. Select the statement that is correct: • The statement of work (SOW) can be written by the contractor (when using a SOO) or government and detail the actual tasks the contractor must perform, • The purpose of the SOW is to communicate the government requirements in clear, concise, unambiguous language . • The SOW is attached as 'Section C Description/ Specification/Work Statement' of the Uniform Contract Format: Request for Proposal. • All of the answers are correct 4. Select the statement that is correct: • The source selection evaluation board (SSEB) supports the program manager’s efforts by writing the SOO/SOW/PWS • The technical manager (systems engineer, test engineer, quality assurance manager, etc.) support the • The source selection authority (SSA) supports the program manager’s efforts by writing the SOO/SOW/PWS • The auditors from Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) supports the program manager’s efforts by writing the SOO/SOW/PWS 5. Select the statement that is correct: • All of the answers are correct • A SOO is the standard for measuring contractor performance • A SOO is a detailed tasking of what the contractor is contractually required to do • A SOO is prepared by the government • A SOO becomes a part of the contract 6. Evaluation factors used for assessing offerors’ proposals can: • be crafted so as to permit the selection of the offeror that will most likely provide the best value • help ensure that selection decisions are based on significant determinants, • include areas such as management approach, relevant experience, past performance, and cost • receive the appropriate weighting based on its relative importance • All of the answers are correct 7. Select the statement that is correct concerning performance work statement (PWS) requirements: • PWS should describe all requirements necessary to complete each task element. • PWS are described as "outcomes" (whats) not in terms of how to accomplish the task. • PWS provide the contractor adequate information that clearly defines the magnitude, quality, and scope of each outcome. • PWS should provide flexibility to allow offerors innovation and creativity. • All of the answers are correct 8. When data must be developed as a result of a SOW task requirement, a description of that data is the: • Data Item Description (DID) • ASSIST • CDRL • WBS 9. Select the statement that is correct: • The SOO can enable the contractor to use his own established system for SEM, QMS, and Configuration Management systems (80) • The SOO requires government suppliers to use unique technical systems to control engineering, quality, and environmental issues. • The SOO can result in ·cost~ schedule, and performance advantages, since the contractor uses a government mandated system. • The SOO is the standard for measuring contractor performance.