CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Exam
Update 2023 Questions and Answers
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract? -
ANSWER Supplier's written acceptance of an order
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial
services with a value of $1,425,000. Your customer has notified you that one of the
contractually required reports accepted by the Government was submitted five days
late. You investigate and verify that the report was submitted late. Which one of the
following statements regarding the nonconforming performance is FALSE? -
ANSWER The Government must pay for reperformance of the nonconforming
service because the report was accepted
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? - ANSWER The basis for not providing for
maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? -
ANSWER The basis on which award will be made must be stated.
Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
Buyers are encouraged to use best value
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a
supply requirement? - ANSWER Commercial sources
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
the following documents would be included in the new contract? - ANSWER A
Performance Work Statement (PWS)
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an
estimated value of $2,600,000. 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 Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to
the GPE.
, 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 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. Which one of the following statements about contract
closeout is correct? - ANSWER The contract file cannot be closed at this time.
Which one of the following would NOT result in the establishment of a contract? -
ANSWER Government issuance of an order in response to a quotation
You just made a purchase for supplies in the amount of $22,300. You solicited
quotations orally from four local sources. Which one of the following statements is
correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful suppliers? - ANSWER Notice
to the unsuccessful suppliers will only be given if requested
You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an
estimated value of $178,000. Only one quotation was received in response to the
competitive solicitation, and the information obtained through market research is
insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and reasonable. Which one of the
following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most
appropriate? - ANSWER Recent purchase prices paid for the item under similar
terms and conditions should be considered if they are still valid comparison
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers
using SAP is true? - ANSWER The contracting officer is required to consider all
quotations or offers.
Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
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? - ANSWER Any change to the contract terms must be made by written
agreement of the parties.
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. Which one of the following statements about the
award decision is correct? - ANSWER Vendor C is the apparent awardee and price
reasonableness would be based on competition.
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at
the shop on your base. The parts were developed using Government funds and are
Update 2023 Questions and Answers
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract? -
ANSWER Supplier's written acceptance of an order
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial
services with a value of $1,425,000. Your customer has notified you that one of the
contractually required reports accepted by the Government was submitted five days
late. You investigate and verify that the report was submitted late. Which one of the
following statements regarding the nonconforming performance is FALSE? -
ANSWER The Government must pay for reperformance of the nonconforming
service because the report was accepted
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? - ANSWER The basis for not providing for
maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? -
ANSWER The basis on which award will be made must be stated.
Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
Buyers are encouraged to use best value
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a
supply requirement? - ANSWER Commercial sources
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
the following documents would be included in the new contract? - ANSWER A
Performance Work Statement (PWS)
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an
estimated value of $2,600,000. 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 Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to
the GPE.
, 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 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. Which one of the following statements about contract
closeout is correct? - ANSWER The contract file cannot be closed at this time.
Which one of the following would NOT result in the establishment of a contract? -
ANSWER Government issuance of an order in response to a quotation
You just made a purchase for supplies in the amount of $22,300. You solicited
quotations orally from four local sources. Which one of the following statements is
correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful suppliers? - ANSWER Notice
to the unsuccessful suppliers will only be given if requested
You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an
estimated value of $178,000. Only one quotation was received in response to the
competitive solicitation, and the information obtained through market research is
insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and reasonable. Which one of the
following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most
appropriate? - ANSWER Recent purchase prices paid for the item under similar
terms and conditions should be considered if they are still valid comparison
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers
using SAP is true? - ANSWER The contracting officer is required to consider all
quotations or offers.
Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
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? - ANSWER Any change to the contract terms must be made by written
agreement of the parties.
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. Which one of the following statements about the
award decision is correct? - ANSWER Vendor C is the apparent awardee and price
reasonableness would be based on competition.
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at
the shop on your base. The parts were developed using Government funds and are
