DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY
CON 1200 U06 Quiz
Contract Pre-Award: Preparing the Solicitation
Official Practice Exam | 2026/2027 Edition
QUESTIONS MINUTES PASSING SCORE FORMAT
50 60 80% Multiple Choice
Table of Contents
Section 1: Solicitation Types and Selection 14 questions
Section 2: Uniform Contract Format (UCF) and Contract Forms 13 questions
Section 3: Publicizing Contract Actions 12 questions
Section 4: Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 11 questions
Instructions
Read each question carefully. Select the single best answer from the four options provided. Each question is
worth one point. You have 60 minutes to complete all 50 questions. A passing score of 80% (40 out of 50 correct)
is required. Review the rationale for each question to strengthen your understanding of solicitation types, Uniform
Contract Format, publicizing contract actions, and solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
This practice exam is for study purposes only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by DAU.
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, SECTION 1: SOLICITATION TYPES AND SELECTION | 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 50
A contracting officer at a military installation needs to purchase 500 laptop computers with specific
customization requirements. The acquisition will use FAR Part 15 procedures because discussions with
offerors are necessary to determine the best value. The contracting officer must prepare which type of
solicitation document?
A. Request for Proposal (RFP)
B. Request for Quotation (RFQ)
C. Invitation for Bid (IFB)
D. Standard Form 18
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
An RFP is used when the government intends to negotiate under FAR Part 15, which allows for discussions
with offerors to obtain the best value. RFQs are used under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures,
and IFBs are used under FAR Part 14 sealed bidding where discussions are not permitted. SF 18 is a form,
not a solicitation type.
Q2 Question 2 of 50
A contracting specialist needs to purchase office supplies totaling $8,000 using the Government
Purchase Card. The acquisition falls under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures. The
appropriate solicitation method for this purchase is which of the following?
A. Invitation for Bid (IFB) using Standard Form 33
B. Request for Quotation (RFQ)
C. Request for Proposal (RFP) with evaluation factors
D. Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
An RFQ is the appropriate solicitation method when using FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures.
RFQs are informal and allow the government to obtain quotes without the formal requirements of sealed
bidding or negotiation. IFBs and RFPs require more formal procedures, and UCAs are reserved for urgent
requirements when a definitive contract cannot be negotiated in time.
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, Q3 Question 3 of 50
A construction contract for a new base housing project is being solicited using sealed bidding
procedures under FAR Part 14. The contracting officer determines that the award will be made to the
lowest priced responsible bidder. Which solicitation document must be used?
A. Request for Proposal using Standard Form 1449
B. Request for Quotation using Standard Form 18
C. Invitation for Bid (IFB) using Standard Form 33
D. Commercial Item Solicitation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The IFB using Standard Form 33 is the required solicitation document for sealed bidding under FAR Part
14. Sealed bidding is used when the government will award to the lowest priced responsible bidder without
discussions. RFPs are for negotiated acquisitions, and RFQs are for simplified acquisitions. SF 1449 is
used for commercial item acquisitions.
Q4 Question 4 of 50
A defense agency has an urgent operational requirement for specialized communication equipment that
must be deployed within 30 days. There is insufficient time to negotiate a definitive contract. The
contracting officer determines that which type of action is most appropriate?
A. Request for Proposal with short turnaround
B. Invitation for Bid with expedited procedures
C. Simplified acquisition using FAR Part 13
D. Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
An Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) is used when the government has an urgent requirement and there
is insufficient time to negotiate a definitive contract before work must begin. UCAs allow the government to
authorize a contractor to begin work immediately while the contract terms are being finalized. This is
specifically designed for urgent situations where standard solicitation timelines cannot be met.
Q5 Question 5 of 50
A contracting officer is reviewing a requirement for IT services estimated at $750,000. The acquisition
team determines that the best approach is to award based on both technical capability and price,
allowing discussions with offerors. Under which FAR Part should this solicitation be conducted?
A. FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation
B. FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding
C. FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures
D. FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items
Correct Answer: A
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CON 1200 U06 Quiz
Contract Pre-Award: Preparing the Solicitation
Official Practice Exam | 2026/2027 Edition
QUESTIONS MINUTES PASSING SCORE FORMAT
50 60 80% Multiple Choice
Table of Contents
Section 1: Solicitation Types and Selection 14 questions
Section 2: Uniform Contract Format (UCF) and Contract Forms 13 questions
Section 3: Publicizing Contract Actions 12 questions
Section 4: Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 11 questions
Instructions
Read each question carefully. Select the single best answer from the four options provided. Each question is
worth one point. You have 60 minutes to complete all 50 questions. A passing score of 80% (40 out of 50 correct)
is required. Review the rationale for each question to strengthen your understanding of solicitation types, Uniform
Contract Format, publicizing contract actions, and solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
This practice exam is for study purposes only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by DAU.
CON 1200 U06 Quiz -- 2026/2027 | Passing Score: 80% | Page 1 of 23
, SECTION 1: SOLICITATION TYPES AND SELECTION | 2026/2027
Q1 Question 1 of 50
A contracting officer at a military installation needs to purchase 500 laptop computers with specific
customization requirements. The acquisition will use FAR Part 15 procedures because discussions with
offerors are necessary to determine the best value. The contracting officer must prepare which type of
solicitation document?
A. Request for Proposal (RFP)
B. Request for Quotation (RFQ)
C. Invitation for Bid (IFB)
D. Standard Form 18
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
An RFP is used when the government intends to negotiate under FAR Part 15, which allows for discussions
with offerors to obtain the best value. RFQs are used under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures,
and IFBs are used under FAR Part 14 sealed bidding where discussions are not permitted. SF 18 is a form,
not a solicitation type.
Q2 Question 2 of 50
A contracting specialist needs to purchase office supplies totaling $8,000 using the Government
Purchase Card. The acquisition falls under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures. The
appropriate solicitation method for this purchase is which of the following?
A. Invitation for Bid (IFB) using Standard Form 33
B. Request for Quotation (RFQ)
C. Request for Proposal (RFP) with evaluation factors
D. Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
An RFQ is the appropriate solicitation method when using FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures.
RFQs are informal and allow the government to obtain quotes without the formal requirements of sealed
bidding or negotiation. IFBs and RFPs require more formal procedures, and UCAs are reserved for urgent
requirements when a definitive contract cannot be negotiated in time.
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, Q3 Question 3 of 50
A construction contract for a new base housing project is being solicited using sealed bidding
procedures under FAR Part 14. The contracting officer determines that the award will be made to the
lowest priced responsible bidder. Which solicitation document must be used?
A. Request for Proposal using Standard Form 1449
B. Request for Quotation using Standard Form 18
C. Invitation for Bid (IFB) using Standard Form 33
D. Commercial Item Solicitation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The IFB using Standard Form 33 is the required solicitation document for sealed bidding under FAR Part
14. Sealed bidding is used when the government will award to the lowest priced responsible bidder without
discussions. RFPs are for negotiated acquisitions, and RFQs are for simplified acquisitions. SF 1449 is
used for commercial item acquisitions.
Q4 Question 4 of 50
A defense agency has an urgent operational requirement for specialized communication equipment that
must be deployed within 30 days. There is insufficient time to negotiate a definitive contract. The
contracting officer determines that which type of action is most appropriate?
A. Request for Proposal with short turnaround
B. Invitation for Bid with expedited procedures
C. Simplified acquisition using FAR Part 13
D. Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
An Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) is used when the government has an urgent requirement and there
is insufficient time to negotiate a definitive contract before work must begin. UCAs allow the government to
authorize a contractor to begin work immediately while the contract terms are being finalized. This is
specifically designed for urgent situations where standard solicitation timelines cannot be met.
Q5 Question 5 of 50
A contracting officer is reviewing a requirement for IT services estimated at $750,000. The acquisition
team determines that the best approach is to award based on both technical capability and price,
allowing discussions with offerors. Under which FAR Part should this solicitation be conducted?
A. FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation
B. FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding
C. FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures
D. FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items
Correct Answer: A
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