CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
Question 1
T02.E01c
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct.
Correct Answer
The bases on which award will be made must be stated (1 of 3 known answers)
Question 2
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct?
Correct Answer
Buyers are encouraged to use the best value
Question 3
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers
using SAP is true?
Correct Answer
NOT A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating quotations or
offers.
MAYBE contracting officers have the discretion to use the evaluation prescribed in
far parts 14 and 15
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,Question 4
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $13,000. The use of
electronic commerce is not practical, and notice of the proposed contract action is
not required. Which one of the following solicitation methods would be most
appropriate?
Correct Answer
oral solicitation
Question 5
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an
estimated value of $2,600,000. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one
of the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed
contract action?
Correct Answer
Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
Question 6
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a
supply requirement?
Correct Answer
MAYBE commercial sources
Question 7
You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and
past performance. One of the unsuccessful vendors has requested information on the
award decision.Which one of the following describes the action you must take?
Correct Answer
You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision
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,Question 8
T02.E02
You have a one time requirement for a purchases of non-commercial supplies with an
estimated value of $235,000. The supplies are not immediately available. Which one
of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to
use?
Correct Answer
Purchase order
Question 9
T03.E01a
You are the contracting officer for a noncommercial bilateral purchase order for
supplies valued at $155,600. Which one of the following actions would be executed
using a unilateral modification?
Correct Answer
Issuing a termination notice.
Question 10
E05
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial
item determination?
Correct Answer
The part was developed using Government funding and is only sold to DoD
agencies.
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, Question 11
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial
supplies with a value of $565,000. Two weeks 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
Correct Answer
The Contractor
Question 12
Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment
that utilized the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The
quotes submitted by vendors A, B, and D were determined to be technically
acceptable.Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500;Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250;
and Vendor D quoted a price of $132,800.Which one of the following statements
about the award decision is correct?
Correct Answer
Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on
competition
Question 13
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
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PROCEDURES TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
Question 1
T02.E01c
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct.
Correct Answer
The bases on which award will be made must be stated (1 of 3 known answers)
Question 2
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct?
Correct Answer
Buyers are encouraged to use the best value
Question 3
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers
using SAP is true?
Correct Answer
NOT A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating quotations or
offers.
MAYBE contracting officers have the discretion to use the evaluation prescribed in
far parts 14 and 15
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,Question 4
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $13,000. The use of
electronic commerce is not practical, and notice of the proposed contract action is
not required. Which one of the following solicitation methods would be most
appropriate?
Correct Answer
oral solicitation
Question 5
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an
estimated value of $2,600,000. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one
of the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed
contract action?
Correct Answer
Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
Question 6
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a
supply requirement?
Correct Answer
MAYBE commercial sources
Question 7
You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and
past performance. One of the unsuccessful vendors has requested information on the
award decision.Which one of the following describes the action you must take?
Correct Answer
You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision
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,Question 8
T02.E02
You have a one time requirement for a purchases of non-commercial supplies with an
estimated value of $235,000. The supplies are not immediately available. Which one
of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to
use?
Correct Answer
Purchase order
Question 9
T03.E01a
You are the contracting officer for a noncommercial bilateral purchase order for
supplies valued at $155,600. Which one of the following actions would be executed
using a unilateral modification?
Correct Answer
Issuing a termination notice.
Question 10
E05
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial
item determination?
Correct Answer
The part was developed using Government funding and is only sold to DoD
agencies.
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, Question 11
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial
supplies with a value of $565,000. Two weeks 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
Correct Answer
The Contractor
Question 12
Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment
that utilized the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The
quotes submitted by vendors A, B, and D were determined to be technically
acceptable.Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500;Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250;
and Vendor D quoted a price of $132,800.Which one of the following statements
about the award decision is correct?
Correct Answer
Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on
competition
Question 13
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
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