CON 237 Simplified Acquisition
Procedures, With Complete Solution 2023
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).
? 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?
? 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:
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?
The Governmentwide commercial purchase card
A contract option may be exercised:
? This answer is wrong
Only if the contractor agrees.
In acquisitions for commercial items, the terms of an express warranty should be:
Consistent with customary commercial practice
Which of the following are acceptable market research techniques?
All techniques listed are acceptable.
Which method of purchase is the most appropriate for requirements exceeding
the the micro-purchase threshold?
Purchase Order
A commercial item is a supply or service that:
-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:
FAR Part 8
A synopsis in the GPE is generally required for:
Proposed contract actions exceeding $25,000
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?
Purchase order
Procedures, With Complete Solution 2023
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).
? 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?
? 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:
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?
The Governmentwide commercial purchase card
A contract option may be exercised:
? This answer is wrong
Only if the contractor agrees.
In acquisitions for commercial items, the terms of an express warranty should be:
Consistent with customary commercial practice
Which of the following are acceptable market research techniques?
All techniques listed are acceptable.
Which method of purchase is the most appropriate for requirements exceeding
the the micro-purchase threshold?
Purchase Order
A commercial item is a supply or service that:
-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:
FAR Part 8
A synopsis in the GPE is generally required for:
Proposed contract actions exceeding $25,000
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?
Purchase order
