CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
2024 LATES EXAM QUESTUION AND ANSWERS
NEW! NEW!
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of videoconferencing equipment. Market
research results identified multiple sources for this equipment in the commercial marketplace. The
purchase description requires a particular brand name because the users are familiar with this brand of
equipment and would prefer to not have to learn how to use a different brand. - ANSWERS-The brand
name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar products
to complete.
Three quotes were received in response to your solicitation for training services. Evaluation was based
on a tradeoff between price and past performance. The assigned past performance ratings and quoted
prices were as follows: Vendor A - Unacceptable, $216,150; Vendor B - Acceptable, $248,500; and
Vendor C - Outstanding, $237,200. - ANSWERS-Vendor C is the apparent awardee and price
reasonableness would be based on competition.
You are the contracting officer fir a commercial services contract valued at $3,750,000. Which one of the
following statements regarding changes to the contract is true? - ANSWERS-Any change to the contract
terms must be made by written agreement of the parties.
You are a contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send
preliminary notice of your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe outlined in the options
clause. Which one of the following statements is correct? - ANSWERS-You may exercise the option using
a unilateral modification.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - ANSWERS-The basis on
which award will be made must be stated.
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators. Market
research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the essential
physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously procured using a military
,specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified. Which one of the following is
correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? - ANSWERS-The requirement should
be defined in terms that ensure it can be met by commercial products.
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract? - ANSWERS-Supplier's
written acceptance of an order
You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommerical supplies with an estimated value of
$235,000. The supplies are not immediately available. Which one of the following simplified acquisition
methods would be the most appropriate to use? - ANSWERS-Purchase Order
You are the contracting officer for a noncommerical supply contract valued at $155,600. Which one of
the following actions would be executed using a bilateral modification? - ANSWERS-Making a negotiated
equitable adjustment
You just made a purchase for services in the amount of $20,700. You used a written solicitation to solicit
quotations from three local sources.
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful
vendors? - ANSWERS-Notice to the unsuccessful vendors will only be given if requested.
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination?
- ANSWERS-The part was developed using Government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price commercial services contract that was partially
terminated for convenience. You are in the process of negotiating the termination settlement. All
services that were not terminated were successfully performed. Which one of the following statements
about contract closeout is correct? - ANSWERS-The contract file cannot be closed at this time.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - ANSWERS-Agencies cannot separate requirements into smaller purchases that do
not exceed the SAT merely to permit the use of SAP.
,You are the contracting officer for a requirement for commercial services with an estimated value of
$780,000. Four quotations were received in response to the solicitation and market pricing is available.
Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most
appropriate. - ANSWERS-Market research must be conducted or obtained to support the fair and
reasonable determination.
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for services? - ANSWERS-Services on the Procurement List maintained by the Committee
for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination?
- ANSWERS-The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not customarily available
in the commercial marketplace.
You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of $250,000. Notice of
the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions apply. Which one of the following
solicitation methods would be most appropriate? - ANSWERS-Electronic Commerce
Which one of the following is correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? - ANSWERS-
Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the appropriateness of the award
decision.
Which one of the following would NOT result in the establishment of a contract? - ANSWERS-
Government issuance of an order in response to a quotation
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These services are of a
type sold completely in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace base on market prices. The
estimated dollar value of acquisition is $1,250,000. Which one of the following statements is true? -
ANSWERS-The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized.
Which one of the following statements it true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - ANSWERS-The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of Government contracts.
, You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of
$415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's requirement were received in response to the
solicitation and there is no reason to believe the proposed prices are unreasonable. Which one of the
following statements about the prices reasonableness determination is most appropriate? - ANSWERS-
Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirements to obtain market research in support of
the fair and reasonable determination.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price supply contract valued at $195,400. Which one of
the following statements about contract closeout is correct? - ANSWERS-The contract is considered
closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - ANSWERS-Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to
the circumstances of the acquisition.
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial supplies is no
longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was not accepted in writing by the contractor. Which
one of the following statements is true? - ANSWERS-The purchase order is considered cancelled if the
contractor accepts the Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred.
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? -
ANSWERS-Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and past performance.
One of the unsuccessful vendors has requested information on the award decision. Which one of the
following describes the action you must take? - ANSWERS-You must provide a brief explanation of the
basis for the award decision.
You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommercial supplies with an estimated value of
$235,000. The supplies are not immediately. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods
would be the most appropriate to use? - ANSWERS-Purchase Order
You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military installation. The
Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current
contractor performaing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations. Consistent with
2024 LATES EXAM QUESTUION AND ANSWERS
NEW! NEW!
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of videoconferencing equipment. Market
research results identified multiple sources for this equipment in the commercial marketplace. The
purchase description requires a particular brand name because the users are familiar with this brand of
equipment and would prefer to not have to learn how to use a different brand. - ANSWERS-The brand
name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar products
to complete.
Three quotes were received in response to your solicitation for training services. Evaluation was based
on a tradeoff between price and past performance. The assigned past performance ratings and quoted
prices were as follows: Vendor A - Unacceptable, $216,150; Vendor B - Acceptable, $248,500; and
Vendor C - Outstanding, $237,200. - ANSWERS-Vendor C is the apparent awardee and price
reasonableness would be based on competition.
You are the contracting officer fir a commercial services contract valued at $3,750,000. Which one of the
following statements regarding changes to the contract is true? - ANSWERS-Any change to the contract
terms must be made by written agreement of the parties.
You are a contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send
preliminary notice of your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe outlined in the options
clause. Which one of the following statements is correct? - ANSWERS-You may exercise the option using
a unilateral modification.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - ANSWERS-The basis on
which award will be made must be stated.
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators. Market
research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the essential
physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously procured using a military
,specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified. Which one of the following is
correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? - ANSWERS-The requirement should
be defined in terms that ensure it can be met by commercial products.
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract? - ANSWERS-Supplier's
written acceptance of an order
You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommerical supplies with an estimated value of
$235,000. The supplies are not immediately available. Which one of the following simplified acquisition
methods would be the most appropriate to use? - ANSWERS-Purchase Order
You are the contracting officer for a noncommerical supply contract valued at $155,600. Which one of
the following actions would be executed using a bilateral modification? - ANSWERS-Making a negotiated
equitable adjustment
You just made a purchase for services in the amount of $20,700. You used a written solicitation to solicit
quotations from three local sources.
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful
vendors? - ANSWERS-Notice to the unsuccessful vendors will only be given if requested.
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination?
- ANSWERS-The part was developed using Government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price commercial services contract that was partially
terminated for convenience. You are in the process of negotiating the termination settlement. All
services that were not terminated were successfully performed. Which one of the following statements
about contract closeout is correct? - ANSWERS-The contract file cannot be closed at this time.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - ANSWERS-Agencies cannot separate requirements into smaller purchases that do
not exceed the SAT merely to permit the use of SAP.
,You are the contracting officer for a requirement for commercial services with an estimated value of
$780,000. Four quotations were received in response to the solicitation and market pricing is available.
Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most
appropriate. - ANSWERS-Market research must be conducted or obtained to support the fair and
reasonable determination.
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for services? - ANSWERS-Services on the Procurement List maintained by the Committee
for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination?
- ANSWERS-The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not customarily available
in the commercial marketplace.
You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of $250,000. Notice of
the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions apply. Which one of the following
solicitation methods would be most appropriate? - ANSWERS-Electronic Commerce
Which one of the following is correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? - ANSWERS-
Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the appropriateness of the award
decision.
Which one of the following would NOT result in the establishment of a contract? - ANSWERS-
Government issuance of an order in response to a quotation
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These services are of a
type sold completely in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace base on market prices. The
estimated dollar value of acquisition is $1,250,000. Which one of the following statements is true? -
ANSWERS-The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized.
Which one of the following statements it true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - ANSWERS-The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of Government contracts.
, You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of
$415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's requirement were received in response to the
solicitation and there is no reason to believe the proposed prices are unreasonable. Which one of the
following statements about the prices reasonableness determination is most appropriate? - ANSWERS-
Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirements to obtain market research in support of
the fair and reasonable determination.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price supply contract valued at $195,400. Which one of
the following statements about contract closeout is correct? - ANSWERS-The contract is considered
closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - ANSWERS-Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to
the circumstances of the acquisition.
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial supplies is no
longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was not accepted in writing by the contractor. Which
one of the following statements is true? - ANSWERS-The purchase order is considered cancelled if the
contractor accepts the Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred.
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? -
ANSWERS-Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and past performance.
One of the unsuccessful vendors has requested information on the award decision. Which one of the
following describes the action you must take? - ANSWERS-You must provide a brief explanation of the
basis for the award decision.
You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommercial supplies with an estimated value of
$235,000. The supplies are not immediately. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods
would be the most appropriate to use? - ANSWERS-Purchase Order
You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military installation. The
Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current
contractor performaing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations. Consistent with
