CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED AQUISTION
PROCEDURE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED
ANSWERS
You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A notice of the
proposed contract action is required.Which one of the following solicitation methods must be used? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Written Solicitation
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - CORRECT ANSWER>>NOT Award documentation must be extensive and detailed
Not - Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed SAT in order to
maximize the use of SAP
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services 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? - CORRECT ANSWER>>PWS
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? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The entire acquisition must be
set aside exclusively for small business
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? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The use of simplified acquisition
procedures is authorized
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700 that is not in
support of a contingency operation. This acquisition is not required to be synopsized and access to the
solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one of the following describes the competition
requirement for this acquisition? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Competition is normally obtained by soliciting
from sources within the local trade area.
, Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Buyers are encouraged to use the best value
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>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?Correct -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market
research in support of the fair and reasonable determination.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price supply contract valued at $195,400. Which one of
the following statements about contract closeout is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The contract is
considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for noncommercial supplies that
includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end user
complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items
are not fully compliant with the specification in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the
nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the Government? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The Contractor
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of videoconferencing equipment. Market
research results identified multiple sources for this equipment in the commercial marketplace. The
purchase description requires a particular brand name because the users are familiar with this brand of
equipment and would prefer to not have to learn how to use a different brand.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>NOT A brand name purchase description is only permitted if the item is not
commercial
A brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar
products to compete.
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item
determination? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Not - The part was developed using government funding and is
only sold to DoD agencies.
PROCEDURE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED
ANSWERS
You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A notice of the
proposed contract action is required.Which one of the following solicitation methods must be used? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Written Solicitation
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - CORRECT ANSWER>>NOT Award documentation must be extensive and detailed
Not - Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed SAT in order to
maximize the use of SAP
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services 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? - CORRECT ANSWER>>PWS
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? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The entire acquisition must be
set aside exclusively for small business
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? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The use of simplified acquisition
procedures is authorized
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700 that is not in
support of a contingency operation. This acquisition is not required to be synopsized and access to the
solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one of the following describes the competition
requirement for this acquisition? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Competition is normally obtained by soliciting
from sources within the local trade area.
, Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Buyers are encouraged to use the best value
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>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?Correct -
CORRECT ANSWER>>Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market
research in support of the fair and reasonable determination.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price supply contract valued at $195,400. Which one of
the following statements about contract closeout is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The contract is
considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for noncommercial supplies that
includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end user
complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items
are not fully compliant with the specification in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the
nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the Government? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The Contractor
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of videoconferencing equipment. Market
research results identified multiple sources for this equipment in the commercial marketplace. The
purchase description requires a particular brand name because the users are familiar with this brand of
equipment and would prefer to not have to learn how to use a different brand.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>NOT A brand name purchase description is only permitted if the item is not
commercial
A brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar
products to compete.
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item
determination? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Not - The part was developed using government funding and is
only sold to DoD agencies.
