Answers
What is a Contracting Officer Representative? correct answer -A technical
representative that is appointed by the contracting officer through a
designation letter
The procuring Contracting Officer, Administrative Contracting Officer,
Termination Contracting Officer, and the Contracting Officer's Representative
are key players in the acquisition process. From the following statements,
choose the correct answer: correct answer -The contracting officer
appoints the contracting officer's representative in writing
In your position as a COR, Conflict of Interest rules and regulations prohibit
you from: correct answer -Working on a government matter that has an
effect on your personal financial interests
The contractor gives a federal employee tickets to a local production of a
Broadway play. The tickets are worth $20. Was an ethics law or regulation
violated? If so, which one? correct answer -No ethics law or regulation has
been violated; however the appearance of impropriety might exist
When writing a SOW use the SMART principle which stands for: correct
answer -Specific, Measurable, Accountable, Reasonable, Time-Based
All of the following are elements of a Purchase Request EXCEPT________.
correct answer -COR nomination letter
The purpose of evaluation factors is to represent the key areas of importance
and emphasis to be considered in the source selection decision. Of the
statements below, the only true statement is: correct answer -The offeror
can be evaluated against the evaluation factors and compared to other
offerors' proposals
What are the differences between contracting by negotiation and sealed
bidding? correct answer -Negotiation allow for communication and
evaluation factor tradeoffs with the contractor
, Elements of a Market Research report include: (Select all that apply) correct
answer -1. Product or service characterized
2. Available sources
3. Pricing
What is an Independent Government Estimate (IGE)? correct answer -An
independent detailed assessment developed by a government team member...
A Statement Of Work should include the following: correct answer -The
work to be performed, location of work, period of performance, deliverable
schedule, any special requirements
Acquisition Planning's principal purpose is to ensure that the government
meets its needs in the most effective, economical and timely manner while
emphasizing competition and promoting the use of commercial items.
correct answer -True
The COR's role in evaluating and awarding a contract include IPT member,
SSEB technical evaluator, and Technical Expert or Representative. correct
answer -True
The two techniques used to select a contractor within the best value
continuum include: correct answer -Lowest price technically available and
trade off process
Who has the official responsibility for performing market research? correct
answer -COR/functional office
Items to consider during the development of the IGE include: (select all that
apply) correct answer -1. An estimate that agrees with document market
research
2. an unbiased realistic cost estimate for supplies or services that will be
procured under the contract
The existing contract, including all options, is about to end. The customer likes
the work of the incumbent contractor and has expressed a desire to have the
new contract be awarded to that incumbent contractor. Which one of the
following statements is true? correct answer -The COR can assist an