CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM
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. Which one of
the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed
contract action? - ANSWER: There is no requirement to publicize this action.
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? - ANSWER: The entire acquisition must be set aside
exclusively for small business.
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? - ANSWER: NOT-The brand name purchase description is not
justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar products to compete.
NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement in
terms that will limit competition to save time
You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal 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? - ANSWER: PWS
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for supplies? - ANSWER: NOT services listed on federal
supply schedules
CORRECT 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
commercial item determination? - ANSWER: the part was developed using
government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies
, CORRECT The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not
customarily available in the commercial marketplace
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? - ANSWER: The use of simplified
acquisition procedures is authorized.
You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of
$225,000. Notice of the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions
apply. Which one of the following solicitation methods would be most appropriate? -
ANSWER: Electronic, Commerce
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8,700. Which
one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? -
ANSWER: There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered
reasonable.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? -
ANSWER: CORRECT The basis on which award will be made must be stated
Correct-Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not
required.
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? - ANSWER: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are
received in response to a solicitation using SAP? - ANSWER: WRONG -Documenting
the quotations with the date and time they were received
CORRECT -RANKING THE QUOTATIONS BY TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers
using SAP is true? - ANSWER: NOT 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? -
ACTUAL EXAM
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. Which one of
the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed
contract action? - ANSWER: There is no requirement to publicize this action.
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? - ANSWER: The entire acquisition must be set aside
exclusively for small business.
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? - ANSWER: NOT-The brand name purchase description is not
justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar products to compete.
NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement in
terms that will limit competition to save time
You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal 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? - ANSWER: PWS
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for supplies? - ANSWER: NOT services listed on federal
supply schedules
CORRECT 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
commercial item determination? - ANSWER: the part was developed using
government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies
, CORRECT The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not
customarily available in the commercial marketplace
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? - ANSWER: The use of simplified
acquisition procedures is authorized.
You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of
$225,000. Notice of the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions
apply. Which one of the following solicitation methods would be most appropriate? -
ANSWER: Electronic, Commerce
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8,700. Which
one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? -
ANSWER: There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered
reasonable.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? -
ANSWER: CORRECT The basis on which award will be made must be stated
Correct-Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not
required.
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? - ANSWER: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are
received in response to a solicitation using SAP? - ANSWER: WRONG -Documenting
the quotations with the date and time they were received
CORRECT -RANKING THE QUOTATIONS BY TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers
using SAP is true? - ANSWER: NOT 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? -
