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CON 3990V ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS NEWLY MODIFIED EXAM
Methods of disseminating information -- ANSWER--1. For proposed contract
actions expected to exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in theGovernment-wide
Point of Entry (GPE).For proposed contract actions expected to exceed $15,000,
but not expected to exceed$25,000. by displaying in a public place.
Justification and Approval (J&A) -- ANSWER--2.FAR 6.303-1(a) states a
contracting officer shall not commence negotiations for a sole source
contract,commence negotiations for a contract resulting from an unsolicited
proposal, or award any othercontract without providing for full and open
competition unless the contracting officer-
I. Justifies, if required in FAR 6.302, the use of such actions in
writing;
II. Certifies the accuracy and completeness of the justification;
III. (and) Obtains the approval required by FAR 6.304.
Post award orientation: -- ANSWER--1. FAR 42.501(a) states a post award
orientation aids both Government and contractor personnel to (1) achieve a
clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify
and resolve potential problems. However, it is not a substitute for the
contractor's fully understanding the work requirements at the time offers are
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submitted, nor is it to be used to alter the final agreement arrived at in any
negotiations leading to contract award.
Standards of Conduct: -- ANSWER--1. (FAR 3.101-1). Transactions relating to
the expenditure of public funds require the highest degree of public trust and an
impeccable standard of conduct. The general rule is to avoid strictly any conflict
of interest, or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in government-
contractor relationships.
Minimize the Effect of Personal Biases -- ANSWER--The contracting
professional should strive to minimize the influence of personal biases.
Maximize the likelihood of Successful Results -- ANSWER--1. AR 1.102-4(e)
states that contracting officers "should take the lead in encouraging business
process innovations and ensuring that business decisions are sound."
Facilitate Communications Among Affected Parties -- ANSWER--1. Effective
communication minimizes the effect of personal biases, maximizes the
likelihood of successful results, and facilitates communications among affected
stakeholders.
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Cost, quality and timeliness of products and services -- ANSWER--1. FAR
1.102-2(a) tells contracting professionals that a guiding principle is to satisfy
customers in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or
service.
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) -- ANSWER--1. FAR 1.602-2(d)(7)
states that contracting officers shall designate CORs in writing and furnish
copies to the contractor and the contract administration office
Standards of conduct -- ANSWER--1. FAR 3.101-1 tells us Government
business shall be conducted in a manner above reproach and, except as
authorized by statute or regulation, with complete impartiality and with
preferential treatment for none.
Solicitation and Acceptance of Gratuities by Government Personnel --
ANSWER--The overarching rule on accepting gifts from contractor/employees
is at (FAR 3.101-2). You may not solicit gifts from anyone, for any reason. This
means for yourself or for others. Federal employees are prohibited from
soliciting or accepting gifts.
Disclosures -- ANSWER--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.
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Contracts with Government Employees: -- ANSWER--A contracting officer
shall not knowingly award a contract to a Government employee or to a
business concern or other organization owned or substantially owned or
controlled by one or more Government employees (FAR 3.601).
Personal Conflicts of interest: -- ANSWER--FAR part 3 covers polices and
procedures related to avoiding improper business practices and personal
conflicts of interest. 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.
Organizational Conflicts of interest: -- ANSWER--An OCI is the existence of a
set of circumstances in which a contractor may be unable to render impartial
advice to the government, or might have impaired objectivity in performing
contracted work, or may obtain an unfair competitive advantage in the
marketplace when competing for government work where that unfair advantage
is obtained performing a government contract.
There are three broad categories of Organizational Conflicts of interest OCI: --
ANSWER--1.
CON 3990V ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS NEWLY MODIFIED EXAM
Methods of disseminating information -- ANSWER--1. For proposed contract
actions expected to exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in theGovernment-wide
Point of Entry (GPE).For proposed contract actions expected to exceed $15,000,
but not expected to exceed$25,000. by displaying in a public place.
Justification and Approval (J&A) -- ANSWER--2.FAR 6.303-1(a) states a
contracting officer shall not commence negotiations for a sole source
contract,commence negotiations for a contract resulting from an unsolicited
proposal, or award any othercontract without providing for full and open
competition unless the contracting officer-
I. Justifies, if required in FAR 6.302, the use of such actions in
writing;
II. Certifies the accuracy and completeness of the justification;
III. (and) Obtains the approval required by FAR 6.304.
Post award orientation: -- ANSWER--1. FAR 42.501(a) states a post award
orientation aids both Government and contractor personnel to (1) achieve a
clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify
and resolve potential problems. However, it is not a substitute for the
contractor's fully understanding the work requirements at the time offers are
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submitted, nor is it to be used to alter the final agreement arrived at in any
negotiations leading to contract award.
Standards of Conduct: -- ANSWER--1. (FAR 3.101-1). Transactions relating to
the expenditure of public funds require the highest degree of public trust and an
impeccable standard of conduct. The general rule is to avoid strictly any conflict
of interest, or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in government-
contractor relationships.
Minimize the Effect of Personal Biases -- ANSWER--The contracting
professional should strive to minimize the influence of personal biases.
Maximize the likelihood of Successful Results -- ANSWER--1. AR 1.102-4(e)
states that contracting officers "should take the lead in encouraging business
process innovations and ensuring that business decisions are sound."
Facilitate Communications Among Affected Parties -- ANSWER--1. Effective
communication minimizes the effect of personal biases, maximizes the
likelihood of successful results, and facilitates communications among affected
stakeholders.
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Cost, quality and timeliness of products and services -- ANSWER--1. FAR
1.102-2(a) tells contracting professionals that a guiding principle is to satisfy
customers in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or
service.
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) -- ANSWER--1. FAR 1.602-2(d)(7)
states that contracting officers shall designate CORs in writing and furnish
copies to the contractor and the contract administration office
Standards of conduct -- ANSWER--1. FAR 3.101-1 tells us Government
business shall be conducted in a manner above reproach and, except as
authorized by statute or regulation, with complete impartiality and with
preferential treatment for none.
Solicitation and Acceptance of Gratuities by Government Personnel --
ANSWER--The overarching rule on accepting gifts from contractor/employees
is at (FAR 3.101-2). You may not solicit gifts from anyone, for any reason. This
means for yourself or for others. Federal employees are prohibited from
soliciting or accepting gifts.
Disclosures -- ANSWER--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.
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Contracts with Government Employees: -- ANSWER--A contracting officer
shall not knowingly award a contract to a Government employee or to a
business concern or other organization owned or substantially owned or
controlled by one or more Government employees (FAR 3.601).
Personal Conflicts of interest: -- ANSWER--FAR part 3 covers polices and
procedures related to avoiding improper business practices and personal
conflicts of interest. 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.
Organizational Conflicts of interest: -- ANSWER--An OCI is the existence of a
set of circumstances in which a contractor may be unable to render impartial
advice to the government, or might have impaired objectivity in performing
contracted work, or may obtain an unfair competitive advantage in the
marketplace when competing for government work where that unfair advantage
is obtained performing a government contract.
There are three broad categories of Organizational Conflicts of interest OCI: --
ANSWER--1.
