CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Test 2023.

1) By soliciting two sources under SAP, you have satisfied the requirement to obtain competition to the maximum extent practicable. True False 2) What is the preferred method of solicitation for requirements over $25,000? Oral Electronic commerce Written 3) A public announcement by publishing a synopsis in the GPE is normally required for: Acquisitions expected to exceed $25,000 Acquisitions not expected to exceed the micro-purchase threshold All solicitations issued using electronic means All acquisitions 4) You need a trophy engraved for the installation commander to present to the winner of the Annual Co-ed Softball Tournament. You estimate the cost to be $150. The preferred method of purchase is: Cashier’s check Written purchase order The Governmentwide commercial purchase card SF44 5) You have a requirement for eight units of a non-commercial item. Each item is estimated to cost $35,000. Simplified acquisition procedures can be used ONLY if the contracting officer issues a request for proposals (RFP). Simplified acquisition procedures can be used. Simplified acquisition procedures cannot be used. 6) What is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources of supply? Written purchase order SF 44, Purchase Order—Invoice—Voucher This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :58:10 GMT -05:00 Imprest fund Blanket purchase agreement (BPA) 7) You have a requirement for ship repair that will require a unique welding technique. You only know of a few firms that have performed this technique and selecting an inexperienced contractor could be disastrous. As such, you should primarily consider evaluating offerors': Socioeconomic participation Experience Management plan Proposed technical approach 8) Market research is performed: Only for highly technical acquisitions needs To determine if commercial or non-developmental items are available to satisfy agency When directed by the head of the agency Only for acquisitions exceeding the micro-purchase threshold 9) A synopsis and a solicitation may be combined when acquiring commercial items. True False 10) Express warranties Imply the item is reasonably fit for its intended use Imply the item is reasonably fit for ordinary use seller Are guarantees about the quality of the goods or services made by the Are not in writing 11) When making a commercial purchase, you may conduct an in-process inspection: Any time you have concerns about the supply or service Only after a contractor has shown to be not meeting responsibility standards Only if consistent with customary commercial practice At any time to check that the product being made fits your specification 12) Which of the following are acceptable market research techniques? This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :58:10 GMT -05:00 All techniques listed are acceptable. Obtaining source lists of similar items from other contracting activities or agencies, trade associations or other sources. Reviewing the results of recent market research undertaken to meet similar or identical requirements. Participating in interactive, on-line communication among industry, acquisition personnel, and customers. 13) There is a requirement to purchase recreational equipment for base playgrounds. Market research has determined that there is a large variety of playground equipment available to the general public from many manufacturers. This type of item is a: Commercial item Non-developmental item Noncommercial item Developmental item 14) The priority for required sources of supplies is: inventories of the requiring agency, excess from other agencies, Governmental wholesale supply sources, Federal Prison Industries, Mandatory Federal Supply Schedules, Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled, Optional Use Federal Supply Schedules, commercial sources Federal Prison Industries, governmental wholesale supply sources, Mandatory Federal Supply Schedules, Optional Use Federal Supply Schedules, Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled, commercial sources Governmental wholesale supply sources, Mandatory Federal Supply Schedules, Federal Prison Industries, Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled, Optional Use Federal Supply Schedules, commercial sources Federal Prison Industries, Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled, governmental wholesale supply sources, commercial sources 15) You have a requirement to purchase a Global Positioning System for an elite military unit. Due to the mission requirements, the GPS must be a rugged design and able to withstand extreme environmental conditions. Market research shows there are no commercially developed or Government developed systems that meet both of these requirements. This type of item is a: Developmental item Non-developmental item Commercial item 16) You have a one-time requirement for construction of a sidewalk between two buildings. The estimated cost is $10,000. What is the preferred method of purchase? This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :58:10 GMT -05:00 Imprest fund Purchase order Blanket purchase agreement Standard Form 44, Purchase Order - Invoice-Voucher 17) The status information contained in the System for Award Management (SAM) and additional vendor files maintained by the contracting office, if any, may be used as the basis to ensure that small business concerns are provided the maximum practicable opportunities to respond to solicitations issued using simplified acquisition procedures. True False 18) A contract option may be exercised: Unilaterally by the Government At any time during the contract period of performance Without providing notice to the contractor Only if the contractor agrees 19) Evaluation factors are: Used only if in the best interest of the Government and the Contractor Determined after quotes are received For official use only and are not known to prospective contractors Stated in the solicitation 20) Why are oral solicitations not normally used for requirements exceeding $25,000? Written solicitations are required if electronic commerce is not used A GPE notice is required for requirements exceeding $25,000, unless exempt Service Contract Labor Standards (previously the Service Contract Act) threshold is $25,000 Requirements over $25,000 are always too complex for oral solicitation 21) The Director of Training for the installation has a request to purchase 25 televisions and 25 DVD recorders for the new training facility that will open next month. Each television will cost approximately $525, and each DVD recorder about $150. Simplified acquisition procedures can be used ONLY if the contracting officer issues a request This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :58:10 GMT -05:00 for proposals (RFP). Simplified acquisition procedures can be used. Simplified acquisition procedures cannot be used. 22) Which method of purchase is NOT normally used for micro-purchases? Third party draft DD Form 1155 Standard Form 44 The Governmentwide commercial purchase card 23) The contracting officer can only terminate a purchase order for convenience: If the contractor fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance When such a termination would be in the best interest of the Government In the event of any default by the contractor If the contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions 24) An offeror's experience as an evaluation factor consists primarily of: Their history of awarding subcontracts to small businesses Their history of completing similar contracts and quality of their performance Their proposed delivery schedule for the supplies required by the Government 25) Micro-purchases are: Unrestricted Exclusively reserved for large business Exclusively reserved for small business Exempt from required sources of supply