WARRANT BOARD EXAM 6|COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH A+ GRADED ANSWERS
As a Warranted Contracting Officer, what is your primary responsibility?
Contracting officers are responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary actions for effective
contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguarding the interests of the
United States in its contractual relationships.
Why is market research important in the acquisition process?
Market research is used to help identify sources and the availability of supplies and services. It also
assists the acquisition team in determining the availability of small businesses that could satisfy an
agencies need.
What is CICA and why is it important?
Competition in Contracting Act - CICA was intended to increase competition and reduce the overall
cost of acquisition to the government. CICA limits the amount of actions that can be solicited on an
other than full an open basis. CICA also requires the appointment of an SCA whose job is to challenge
any acquisition that limits competition.
What is CTOC and explain how you would use it as a Warranted Contracting Officer?
Contracting Tactical Operations Center (CTOC) is MICC's official system of record for the management
of all procurement actions. I would use it to input and monitor the current status of all planned and
pre award contracting actions.
What is PCF and how is it used?
Paperless Contract File (PCF) is the official contract file for all contracts and agreements. It is also used
as a document workflow system and a contract audit platform.
Why is it important to fully document the contract file?
A fully documented contract file tells the complete story of the contract and assists auditors in
determining why a decision was made. Missing documents from a contract file leaves holes in the
story and may put the government in a bad position should there be litigation or other legal action.
You received a contract discrepancy report (CDR) from the COR. Explain the process in handling the
CDR.
Explain a contract action that you performed using FAR Part 12?
Commercial items - Cell phone BPA, laboratory equipment, base life support services, generator
leases
Explain a contract action that you performed using FAR Part 13?
SAP - Supplies and services valued at less than the SAT which is $150,000
Explain a contract action that you performed using FAR Part 14?
Sealed Bidding
Explain a contract action that you performed using FAR Part 15 procedures?
, Contracting by Negotiation
Explain a contract action that you performed using FAR Part 36?
Construction and A&E
Have you ever received a claim against a purchase order or contract? If so, how did you process and
resolve the claim?
Explain the difference between LPTA and trade-off?
LPTA is awarded to the contractor that has the lowest evaluated price and is also found to be
technically acceptable. In a trade-off, non-cost evaluation factors are more important than cost
factors.
What is the FAR, DFARs and AFARS? Why are they important?
The FAR is the federal law as it pertains to contracting. The DFAR and AFARS are supplements to the
FAR. These publications are important because when used properly, they help to ensure purchasing
procedures are standard, consistent, and conducted in a fair and impartial manner..
What is the MICC Desk Book and why is it important?
It establishes acquisition and contracting procedures for the MICC by providing procedures that
implement the FAR, DoD and Army acquisition regulations, ACC policies, and establishes workflow
procedures.
When do you increase funds on a service cost contract? Also, when would you increase the fee?
Why is the Inspection and Acceptance clause in the contract important?
This clause establishes the expectations of the governments ability to inspect any goods or services
and outlines remedies that are available to the government should the contractor fail any part of the
inspection. It helps to ensure that the government only accepts acceptable goods and services.
What is the fundamental difference when terminating awards that were awarded under FAR Part
12/13 and 15?
PART 1
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
PART 2
DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS
PART 3
IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
PART 4
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
QUESTIONS WITH A+ GRADED ANSWERS
As a Warranted Contracting Officer, what is your primary responsibility?
Contracting officers are responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary actions for effective
contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguarding the interests of the
United States in its contractual relationships.
Why is market research important in the acquisition process?
Market research is used to help identify sources and the availability of supplies and services. It also
assists the acquisition team in determining the availability of small businesses that could satisfy an
agencies need.
What is CICA and why is it important?
Competition in Contracting Act - CICA was intended to increase competition and reduce the overall
cost of acquisition to the government. CICA limits the amount of actions that can be solicited on an
other than full an open basis. CICA also requires the appointment of an SCA whose job is to challenge
any acquisition that limits competition.
What is CTOC and explain how you would use it as a Warranted Contracting Officer?
Contracting Tactical Operations Center (CTOC) is MICC's official system of record for the management
of all procurement actions. I would use it to input and monitor the current status of all planned and
pre award contracting actions.
What is PCF and how is it used?
Paperless Contract File (PCF) is the official contract file for all contracts and agreements. It is also used
as a document workflow system and a contract audit platform.
Why is it important to fully document the contract file?
A fully documented contract file tells the complete story of the contract and assists auditors in
determining why a decision was made. Missing documents from a contract file leaves holes in the
story and may put the government in a bad position should there be litigation or other legal action.
You received a contract discrepancy report (CDR) from the COR. Explain the process in handling the
CDR.
Explain a contract action that you performed using FAR Part 12?
Commercial items - Cell phone BPA, laboratory equipment, base life support services, generator
leases
Explain a contract action that you performed using FAR Part 13?
SAP - Supplies and services valued at less than the SAT which is $150,000
Explain a contract action that you performed using FAR Part 14?
Sealed Bidding
Explain a contract action that you performed using FAR Part 15 procedures?
, Contracting by Negotiation
Explain a contract action that you performed using FAR Part 36?
Construction and A&E
Have you ever received a claim against a purchase order or contract? If so, how did you process and
resolve the claim?
Explain the difference between LPTA and trade-off?
LPTA is awarded to the contractor that has the lowest evaluated price and is also found to be
technically acceptable. In a trade-off, non-cost evaluation factors are more important than cost
factors.
What is the FAR, DFARs and AFARS? Why are they important?
The FAR is the federal law as it pertains to contracting. The DFAR and AFARS are supplements to the
FAR. These publications are important because when used properly, they help to ensure purchasing
procedures are standard, consistent, and conducted in a fair and impartial manner..
What is the MICC Desk Book and why is it important?
It establishes acquisition and contracting procedures for the MICC by providing procedures that
implement the FAR, DoD and Army acquisition regulations, ACC policies, and establishes workflow
procedures.
When do you increase funds on a service cost contract? Also, when would you increase the fee?
Why is the Inspection and Acceptance clause in the contract important?
This clause establishes the expectations of the governments ability to inspect any goods or services
and outlines remedies that are available to the government should the contractor fail any part of the
inspection. It helps to ensure that the government only accepts acceptable goods and services.
What is the fundamental difference when terminating awards that were awarded under FAR Part
12/13 and 15?
PART 1
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
PART 2
DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS
PART 3
IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
PART 4
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
