CON 1400 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONs.

CON 1400 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONs.



Contract Execution - ans- vc vc vcvc



Begins with the actual signing of the contract and continues until all parties have completed their oblig
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ations under the contract vc vc vc




Contract Performance - ans- vc vc vcvc



Performance is a key part of contract execution. Contract Performance consists of the actions each pa
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rty takes to fulfill the requirements of the contract
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Post-Award - ans-Post- vc vcvc



award is technically everything related to the contractual action that occurs after the contract is awarde
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Contract Administration - ans- vc vc vcvc



The plans, procedures and functions to ensure contract performance complies with the terms and con
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ditions of the contract vc vc vc




Contract Administration (Post-Award) - ans- vc vc vc vcvc



Contract Administration functions as those that are strictly Post-
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Award (directly related to the execution of a specific contractual action, acceptance, payments, etc.)
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Contract Administration (General) - ans- vc vc vc vcvc



Contract administration functions that are continual or not necessarily specifically related to the executi
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on of a definitive contract or agreement
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What are the two general categories of contract administration? - ans-Ø1. Post-
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Award Contract Administration Directly Related to Specific Contract Execution
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Ø2. Contract Administration Services
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Categories of acquisitions and impact admin and post award are broken down into________________
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- ans-Supplies, Services, and Construction
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The COR's key role is to (blank), document, and communicate. - ans-Observe
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Post Award Orientation is covered in what part of the FAR? - ans-FAR 42.5
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True or False: In post award orientation, a universal format must be followed. - ans-False
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True or False: Post award orientation should be kept as simple and precise as possible. - ans-True
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What is the importance of the post award orientation? - ans-"(a) A post‐
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award orientation aids both government and contractor personnel to (1) achieve a clear and mutual un
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derstanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve potential problems. However, it is
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not a substitute for the contractor's fully understanding the work requirements at the time offers are su
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, bmitted, nor is it to be used to alter the final agreement arrived at in any negotiations leading to contrac
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t award". - FAR 42.501
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What two ways can KO's delegate contract administration or specialized support services? - ans-
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1. Interagency Agreement
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2. Direct Request to the cognizant contract administration office (CAO)
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What should be included in the CAO delegation? - ans-
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(1) The name and address of the CAO designated to perform the administration (this information also
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shall be entered in the contract);
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(2) Any special instructions, including any functions withheld or any specific authorization to perform fu
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nctions listed in FAR 42.302(b); vc vc vc vc



(3) A copy of the contract to be administered; and
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(4) Copies of all contracting agency regulations or directives that are-
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(i) Incorporated into the contract by reference; or
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(ii) Otherwise necessary to administer the contract, unless copies have been provided previously.
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(b) Special instructions. As necessary, the Contracting Officer also shall advise the contractor (and oth
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er activities as appropriate) of any functions withheld from or additional functions delegated to the Cont
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ract Administration Office (CAO)
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The KO may retain any of the 72 functions except: - ans-Forward pricing rate agreements
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Final indirect rates and billing rates
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What functions cannot be delegated by the PCO? - ans-Award, agree to, or execute a contract
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Authorize work outside the scope of the contract vc vc vc vc vc vc vc



Authorize a constructive change vc vc vc



Obligate, in any way, the payment of money by the Government
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Give direction to the contractor, except as provided in the contract, or as
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modified
Resolve any dispute concerning a question of law or fact arising under
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the contract vc



Re-delegate any assigned duties unless specifically authorized to do so vc vc vc vc vc vc vc vc vc



Cause the contractor to incur costs not specifically covered by the
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contract with the expectation that such costs will be reimbursed by the
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Government

What is one of the overarching goals during contract execution? - ans-Deliverable Management
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During oversight, each system should enable the contractor/seller to? - ans-Plan for
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Design
Produce
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Deliver a conforming product on time and at cost
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What are types of contract deliverables? - ans-Supply Contract
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Service Contract vc



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