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What is Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)?
When a contractor may gain an unfair competitive advantage in the marketplace
when competing for government work where that unfair advantage is obtained
performing a government contract.
What are three broad categories of OCI:
1. Unequal Access
2. Impaired Objectivity
3. Biased Ground Rules
What are three basic approaches in dealing with an actual or potential OCI?
1. Avoid
2. Neutralize
3. Mitigate
Can you award to a contractor if you determine there is an OCI?
1. If an OCI exists cancel the RFP and make changes to eliminate any conflict?
2. If OCI doesn't exist, the KO must document his/her decision and inform all
parties involved
3. Finally, yes, FAR 9.504(e) permits award if the Contracting Officer determines
that doing so is in the best interest of the United States as well as submitting a
waiver request, which is approved by the Head of the Contracting Activity.
Government business shall be conducted in a manner that is above reproach, with
complete impartiality, and with preferential treatment for none.
True
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No person or other entity may disclose contractor bid or proposal information or
source selection information to any person other than a person authorized, in
accordance with applicable agency regulations or procedures, by the agency head
or the contracting officer to receive such information.
True
Federal employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting gifts offered
"because of the employee's official position" or gifts offered by a "prohibited
source."
True
A "personal conflict of interest" is a situation where an individual is employed by a
defense contractor company and is in a position to materially influence DOD's
recommendations and/or decisions and, because of his/her personal activities,
relationships, or financial interests, may lack or appear to lack objectivity or
appear to be unduly influenced by personal financial interest.
True
How long should the CPARS reporting proces take?
The CPARS reporting process should take no longer than 120 days.
Phases of the Contracting Process
Pre-Award; Award; Post-Award
Pre-award phase consists of two primary activities:
1. Develop Solicitation (for our purposes, this is done by the Government or the
contractor, focused on obtaining a subcontractor).
2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor)
Award phase consists of one primary activity:
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Form Contract: Evaluation of Offers; Negotiation and discussion; Selection of
awardees
Post-award phase consists of two primary activities:
1. Perform Contract
2. Close Contract
Who develops a solicitation?
The Government & The Buyer.
Who prepares an offer?
The Contractor and the seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has
responsibility for quality?
The sellers responsibility during the post-award phase to assure quality while the
contract is being performed.
What is Acqusition?
Acquisition means the acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies
or services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government
through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already in
existence or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated.
When does the acquisition begins?
Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs are established
What does acquisition process includes?
· description of requirements to satisfy agency needs; solicitation and selection of
sources;
· award of contracts;
· contract financing,
· contract performance,
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· contract administration,
· technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling
agency needs by contract.
What does the acquisition Team consists of?
All participants in Government acquisition:
- technical
- Supply
- Procurement
- Customers they serve
- Contractors who provide the products and services.
KO's role on ACQ team?
The contracting officer must have the authority to the maximum extent
practicable and consistent with law, to determine the application of rules,
regulations, and policies, on a specific contract.
Considerations for the KO's appointment
- complexity
- dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned
- candidate's experience
- training and education
- business acumen
- judgment, character, and reputation
DoD KO requirements
1. completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer
2. At least 2 years experience in a contracting position.
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution.
4. Additional requirements as may be established by the Secretary of Defense.
Contracting Officer Responsibilities
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CON 3990 EXAM TEST BANK NEWEST 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!
What is Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)?
When a contractor may gain an unfair competitive advantage in the marketplace
when competing for government work where that unfair advantage is obtained
performing a government contract.
What are three broad categories of OCI:
1. Unequal Access
2. Impaired Objectivity
3. Biased Ground Rules
What are three basic approaches in dealing with an actual or potential OCI?
1. Avoid
2. Neutralize
3. Mitigate
Can you award to a contractor if you determine there is an OCI?
1. If an OCI exists cancel the RFP and make changes to eliminate any conflict?
2. If OCI doesn't exist, the KO must document his/her decision and inform all
parties involved
3. Finally, yes, FAR 9.504(e) permits award if the Contracting Officer determines
that doing so is in the best interest of the United States as well as submitting a
waiver request, which is approved by the Head of the Contracting Activity.
Government business shall be conducted in a manner that is above reproach, with
complete impartiality, and with preferential treatment for none.
True
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No person or other entity may disclose contractor bid or proposal information or
source selection information to any person other than a person authorized, in
accordance with applicable agency regulations or procedures, by the agency head
or the contracting officer to receive such information.
True
Federal employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting gifts offered
"because of the employee's official position" or gifts offered by a "prohibited
source."
True
A "personal conflict of interest" is a situation where an individual is employed by a
defense contractor company and is in a position to materially influence DOD's
recommendations and/or decisions and, because of his/her personal activities,
relationships, or financial interests, may lack or appear to lack objectivity or
appear to be unduly influenced by personal financial interest.
True
How long should the CPARS reporting proces take?
The CPARS reporting process should take no longer than 120 days.
Phases of the Contracting Process
Pre-Award; Award; Post-Award
Pre-award phase consists of two primary activities:
1. Develop Solicitation (for our purposes, this is done by the Government or the
contractor, focused on obtaining a subcontractor).
2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor)
Award phase consists of one primary activity:
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Form Contract: Evaluation of Offers; Negotiation and discussion; Selection of
awardees
Post-award phase consists of two primary activities:
1. Perform Contract
2. Close Contract
Who develops a solicitation?
The Government & The Buyer.
Who prepares an offer?
The Contractor and the seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has
responsibility for quality?
The sellers responsibility during the post-award phase to assure quality while the
contract is being performed.
What is Acqusition?
Acquisition means the acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies
or services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government
through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already in
existence or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated.
When does the acquisition begins?
Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs are established
What does acquisition process includes?
· description of requirements to satisfy agency needs; solicitation and selection of
sources;
· award of contracts;
· contract financing,
· contract performance,
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· contract administration,
· technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling
agency needs by contract.
What does the acquisition Team consists of?
All participants in Government acquisition:
- technical
- Supply
- Procurement
- Customers they serve
- Contractors who provide the products and services.
KO's role on ACQ team?
The contracting officer must have the authority to the maximum extent
practicable and consistent with law, to determine the application of rules,
regulations, and policies, on a specific contract.
Considerations for the KO's appointment
- complexity
- dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned
- candidate's experience
- training and education
- business acumen
- judgment, character, and reputation
DoD KO requirements
1. completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer
2. At least 2 years experience in a contracting position.
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution.
4. Additional requirements as may be established by the Secretary of Defense.
Contracting Officer Responsibilities
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