CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition
Procedures Questions and Answers
2024
You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000.
A notice of the proposed contract action is required.Which one of the following
solicitation methods must be used? -
Ans Written Solicitation
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? -
Ans NOT Award documenation must be extensive and detailed
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services 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
the following documents would be included in the new contract? -
Ans PWS
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of
$1,500,000. 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 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? -
Ans The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at
the shop on your base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for
nongovernmental purposes. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
$625,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? -
Ans The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700
that is not in support of a contingency operation. This acquisition is not required to be
synopsized and access to the solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one
of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? -
Ans Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local
trade area.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? -
Ans Buyers are encouraged to use the best value
, You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial
service. The estimated value of the individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to
$500,000. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the
most appropriate to use? -
Ans Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers
using SAP is true? -
Ans Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation
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
price reasonableness determination is most appropriate?Correct -
Ans Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement 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?
-
Ans The contract is considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of
property and final payment
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? -
Ans The Contractor
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.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your
agency's needs? -
Ans MAYBE The requirement should be defined in terms that ensure it can be met
by commercial products.
NOT A brand name purchase description is only permitted if the item is not
commercial
not maybe used bc there are no limitations.
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial
item determination? -
Ans The part was developed using government funding and is only sold to DoD
agencies.
Procedures Questions and Answers
2024
You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000.
A notice of the proposed contract action is required.Which one of the following
solicitation methods must be used? -
Ans Written Solicitation
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? -
Ans NOT Award documenation must be extensive and detailed
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services 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
the following documents would be included in the new contract? -
Ans PWS
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of
$1,500,000. 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 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? -
Ans The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at
the shop on your base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for
nongovernmental purposes. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
$625,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? -
Ans The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700
that is not in support of a contingency operation. This acquisition is not required to be
synopsized and access to the solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one
of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? -
Ans Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local
trade area.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? -
Ans Buyers are encouraged to use the best value
, You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial
service. The estimated value of the individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to
$500,000. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the
most appropriate to use? -
Ans Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers
using SAP is true? -
Ans Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation
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
price reasonableness determination is most appropriate?Correct -
Ans Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement 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?
-
Ans The contract is considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of
property and final payment
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? -
Ans The Contractor
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.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your
agency's needs? -
Ans MAYBE The requirement should be defined in terms that ensure it can be met
by commercial products.
NOT A brand name purchase description is only permitted if the item is not
commercial
not maybe used bc there are no limitations.
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial
item determination? -
Ans The part was developed using government funding and is only sold to DoD
agencies.
