CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2026 (GRADED)
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CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2026 "You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for noncommercial supplies is no
longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was accepted in writing by the contractor.
(GRADED)
Which one of the following statements is true? - Correct Answer Not - The purchase order is considered
cancelled if the contractor accepts the Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were
"Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination? -
incurred
Correct Answer Not - The tool is sold on a competitive basis in substantial quantities to multiple State
governments and was developed at private expense. A purchase order cannot be cancelled after ward unless the contractor is in default
Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace The purchase order is considered cancelled once the contractor submits a claim for costs incurred as a result
based on a catalog. of the Government's written cancellation.
Not - The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be used for nongovernment x The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-4."
purposes.
"You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military installation. The Base
The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not customarily available in the commercial Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor
marketplace. performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations.
Not - The tool has been sold to the general public and is used for nongovernmental purposes" Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of thefollowing documents
would be included in the new contract? - Correct Answer PWS"
“Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - Correct Answer Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable "You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000. Market research shows
to the circumstances of the acquisition. there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery.
The list of potential offerors includes 6 small businesses and 4 large businesses.
Not - The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
Which one of the following statements is correct? - Correct Answer Not - A portion of the acquisition may
Not - The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
be set aside exclusively for small business
Government contracts
The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business"
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 water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These services are of a type
sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices.
Not - Contracting officers required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR 12, 13, 14, and 15 when
The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000.
using SAP?"
"You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a health clinic that does Which one of the following statements is true? - Correct Answer The use of simplified acquisition
not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently being used at the clinic. This is procedures authorized."
essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research identified only one manufacturer able to meet the
requirement for compatible equipment. "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 is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? - Correct
Which one of the following solicitation methods must be used? - Correct Answer Not - Electronic
Answer The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file."
Solicitation
Not - Combined synopsis/solicitation
, CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2026 (GRADED)
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Not - Reviewing electronic and digital submission to ensure they are readable
Written Solicitation" Not - Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability
"You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are not required Ensuring quotations are marked with the date and time they were received
to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this
acquisition? - Correct Answer Not - The acquisition must utilize full and open competition. Not - Documenting the quotations with the data and time they were received"
Not - There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable. "Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? -
Correct Answer Not - discretion to evaluate quotations.
Quotes must be solicited from at least three sources"
Not - A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating quotations or offers.
"Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - Correct Answer Not -
Evaluations subfactors must be listed Not - A formal evaluation plan must be established prior to receipt of quotations or offers
Not - It is not necessary to include the basis on which award will be made Not - For efficiency purposes, the contracting officer is not required to consider all quotations or offers.
Not - Evaluations subfactors must be listed Not - Conducting comparative evaluations of quotations or offers is not permitted.
Not - It is not necessary to include the basis on which award will be made Contracting officers have the discretion to use the evaluation procedures prescribed in FAR parts 14 and
15."
Not - The relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated
"You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of $178,000.
Buyers are encouraged to use best value Only one quotation was received in response to the competitive solicitation, and the information obtained
through market research is insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and reasonable.
Not - Buyers are discouraged from using best value
Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? -
Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
Correct Answer The requirement must be resolicited in order to obtain competition.
Recent purchases"
The basis on which award will be made must be stated"
"You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated value of $2,600,000. "Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? - Correct
None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement Answer Maybe not - Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the
for publicizing this proposed contract action? - Correct Answer Notice of the proposed action must be appropriateness of the award decision.
transmitted to the GPE."
Not - Price reasonableness should be based on competitive quotes or offers whenever possible.
"You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercialservice. The estimated
value of the individual purchases range from $75,000 to $500,000. Not - A statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one quote or offer is received."
Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? - Correct "You just made a purchase for supplies in the amount of $22,300. You solicited quotations orally from four
local sources.
Answer Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)"
"Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in response to
a solicitation using SAP? - Correct Answer Not - Reviewing the quotations for responsibility
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CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2026 "You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for noncommercial supplies is no
longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was accepted in writing by the contractor.
(GRADED)
Which one of the following statements is true? - Correct Answer Not - The purchase order is considered
cancelled if the contractor accepts the Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were
"Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination? -
incurred
Correct Answer Not - The tool is sold on a competitive basis in substantial quantities to multiple State
governments and was developed at private expense. A purchase order cannot be cancelled after ward unless the contractor is in default
Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace The purchase order is considered cancelled once the contractor submits a claim for costs incurred as a result
based on a catalog. of the Government's written cancellation.
Not - The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be used for nongovernment x The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-4."
purposes.
"You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military installation. The Base
The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not customarily available in the commercial Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor
marketplace. performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations.
Not - The tool has been sold to the general public and is used for nongovernmental purposes" Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of thefollowing documents
would be included in the new contract? - Correct Answer PWS"
“Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - Correct Answer Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable "You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000. Market research shows
to the circumstances of the acquisition. there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery.
The list of potential offerors includes 6 small businesses and 4 large businesses.
Not - The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
Which one of the following statements is correct? - Correct Answer Not - A portion of the acquisition may
Not - The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
be set aside exclusively for small business
Government contracts
The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business"
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 water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These services are of a type
sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices.
Not - Contracting officers required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR 12, 13, 14, and 15 when
The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000.
using SAP?"
"You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a health clinic that does Which one of the following statements is true? - Correct Answer The use of simplified acquisition
not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently being used at the clinic. This is procedures authorized."
essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research identified only one manufacturer able to meet the
requirement for compatible equipment. "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 is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? - Correct
Which one of the following solicitation methods must be used? - Correct Answer Not - Electronic
Answer The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file."
Solicitation
Not - Combined synopsis/solicitation
, CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2026 (GRADED)
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Not - Reviewing electronic and digital submission to ensure they are readable
Written Solicitation" Not - Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability
"You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are not required Ensuring quotations are marked with the date and time they were received
to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this
acquisition? - Correct Answer Not - The acquisition must utilize full and open competition. Not - Documenting the quotations with the data and time they were received"
Not - There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable. "Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? -
Correct Answer Not - discretion to evaluate quotations.
Quotes must be solicited from at least three sources"
Not - A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating quotations or offers.
"Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - Correct Answer Not -
Evaluations subfactors must be listed Not - A formal evaluation plan must be established prior to receipt of quotations or offers
Not - It is not necessary to include the basis on which award will be made Not - For efficiency purposes, the contracting officer is not required to consider all quotations or offers.
Not - Evaluations subfactors must be listed Not - Conducting comparative evaluations of quotations or offers is not permitted.
Not - It is not necessary to include the basis on which award will be made Contracting officers have the discretion to use the evaluation procedures prescribed in FAR parts 14 and
15."
Not - The relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated
"You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of $178,000.
Buyers are encouraged to use best value Only one quotation was received in response to the competitive solicitation, and the information obtained
through market research is insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and reasonable.
Not - Buyers are discouraged from using best value
Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? -
Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
Correct Answer The requirement must be resolicited in order to obtain competition.
Recent purchases"
The basis on which award will be made must be stated"
"You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated value of $2,600,000. "Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? - Correct
None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement Answer Maybe not - Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the
for publicizing this proposed contract action? - Correct Answer Notice of the proposed action must be appropriateness of the award decision.
transmitted to the GPE."
Not - Price reasonableness should be based on competitive quotes or offers whenever possible.
"You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercialservice. The estimated
value of the individual purchases range from $75,000 to $500,000. Not - A statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one quote or offer is received."
Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? - Correct "You just made a purchase for supplies in the amount of $22,300. You solicited quotations orally from four
local sources.
Answer Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)"
"Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in response to
a solicitation using SAP? - Correct Answer Not - Reviewing the quotations for responsibility
