CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Exam
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Graded A+
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are not
required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the competition
requirement for this acquisition?
Quotes must be solicited from at least three sources
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for noncommercial supplies that
includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end user
complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items
are not fully compliant with the specification in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the
nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the Government?
the contractor
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a supply requirement?
Commercial source
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send the
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?
You may exercise the option using unilateral
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination?
the maintenance services support commercial equipment and are provided using Government-unique
terms and conditions
You are the contracting officer for a commerterm-4cial 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 price reasonableness determination is most
appropriate?
comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market research in support of
the fair and reasonable determination
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These services are of a
type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices.
The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000.
, Which one of the following statements is true?
The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000. Market research
shows there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and
delivery. The list of potential offerors includes 6 small businesses and 4 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment that utilized the
lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The quotes submitted by vendors A, B, and
D were determined to be technically acceptable.
Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500;Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250; and Vendor D quoted a price
of $132,800.
Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct?
Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on competition
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract valued at $3,750,000.
Which one of the following statements regarding changes to the contract is true?
Any change to the contract terms must be made by written agreement of the parties
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a health clinic that
does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently being used at the clinic.
This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research identified only one manufacturer able
to meet the requirement for compatible equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
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 performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations.
Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of thefollowing
documents would be included in the new contract?
PWS
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an estimated value of
$6,200. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply.
Questions with Correct Answers | Professor Verified |
Graded A+
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are not
required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the competition
requirement for this acquisition?
Quotes must be solicited from at least three sources
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for noncommercial supplies that
includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end user
complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items
are not fully compliant with the specification in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the
nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the Government?
the contractor
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a supply requirement?
Commercial source
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send the
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?
You may exercise the option using unilateral
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination?
the maintenance services support commercial equipment and are provided using Government-unique
terms and conditions
You are the contracting officer for a commerterm-4cial 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 price reasonableness determination is most
appropriate?
comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market research in support of
the fair and reasonable determination
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These services are of a
type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices.
The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000.
, Which one of the following statements is true?
The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000. Market research
shows there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and
delivery. The list of potential offerors includes 6 small businesses and 4 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment that utilized the
lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The quotes submitted by vendors A, B, and
D were determined to be technically acceptable.
Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500;Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250; and Vendor D quoted a price
of $132,800.
Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct?
Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on competition
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract valued at $3,750,000.
Which one of the following statements regarding changes to the contract is true?
Any change to the contract terms must be made by written agreement of the parties
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a health clinic that
does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently being used at the clinic.
This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research identified only one manufacturer able
to meet the requirement for compatible equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
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 performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations.
Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of thefollowing
documents would be included in the new contract?
PWS
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an estimated value of
$6,200. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply.
