CON 3990 EXAM FAR PARTS | COMPLETE
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,FAR Part 7 Acquisition Planning
FAR Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Service
FAR Part 10 Market Research
FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items
FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
FAR Part 15 Contract by Negotiation
FAR Part 16 Types of Contracts
FAR Part 19 Small Business Programs
FAR Part 31 Contract Cost Principles & Procedures
FAR Part 33 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
FAR Part 42 Contract Administration & Audit Services
FAR Part 44 Subcontracting Policies & Procedures
FAR Part 46 Quality Assurance
FAR Part 49 Termination of Contracts
FAR Part 50 Extraordinary contractual actions and safety act
FAR Part 51 Use of Government Sources by Contractors
FAR Part 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
FAR Part 53 FORMS
, Contracting Life Cycle Phases 1. Pre-Award
2. Award
3. Post Award
Communication and Decision Making Bias 1. Minimize influence of Personal biases
2. Maximize the likelihood of a successful result.
3. Facilitate communication among affected parties.
Minimize the Effect of Personal Biases The contracting professional should strive to minimize the influence of personal biases.
Maximize the likelihood of Successful Results 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 1. Effective communication minimizes the effect of personal biases, maximizes the
likelihood of successful results, and facilitates communications among affected
stakeholders.
Cost, quality and timeliness of products and services 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) 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 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.
Methods of disseminating information 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) 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.
STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,FAR Part 7 Acquisition Planning
FAR Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Service
FAR Part 10 Market Research
FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items
FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
FAR Part 15 Contract by Negotiation
FAR Part 16 Types of Contracts
FAR Part 19 Small Business Programs
FAR Part 31 Contract Cost Principles & Procedures
FAR Part 33 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
FAR Part 42 Contract Administration & Audit Services
FAR Part 44 Subcontracting Policies & Procedures
FAR Part 46 Quality Assurance
FAR Part 49 Termination of Contracts
FAR Part 50 Extraordinary contractual actions and safety act
FAR Part 51 Use of Government Sources by Contractors
FAR Part 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
FAR Part 53 FORMS
, Contracting Life Cycle Phases 1. Pre-Award
2. Award
3. Post Award
Communication and Decision Making Bias 1. Minimize influence of Personal biases
2. Maximize the likelihood of a successful result.
3. Facilitate communication among affected parties.
Minimize the Effect of Personal Biases The contracting professional should strive to minimize the influence of personal biases.
Maximize the likelihood of Successful Results 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 1. Effective communication minimizes the effect of personal biases, maximizes the
likelihood of successful results, and facilitates communications among affected
stakeholders.
Cost, quality and timeliness of products and services 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) 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 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.
Methods of disseminating information 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) 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.
