2026 CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM BANK
250 Multiple Choice Questions with Verified Answers
1. You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract valued at
$3,750,000. Which one of the following statements regarding changes to the
contract is true?
A) The contracting officer can make changes unilaterally
B) Any change to the contract terms must be made by written agreement of the parties
C) Changes can be made verbally if agreed to by both parties
D) Changes require approval from the agency head
Correct Answer: B) Any change to the contract terms must be made by written
agreement of the parties
Rationale: Contract modifications must be in writing and agreed to by both parties. The
Contracting Officer has no unilateral authority to change contract terms without the
contractor's agreement .
2. You have a requirement 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?
A) Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE
B) There is no requirement to publicize this action
C) Only a brief synopsis is required
D) A pre-solicitation notice is required
Correct Answer: A) Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE
Rationale: For commercial services under FAR Subpart 13.5 up to $7 million, certain
,publicizing requirements may apply. When no exceptions apply, notice must be
transmitted to the Governmentwide Point of Entry .
3. Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or
offers using SAP is NOT true?
A) Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation
B) A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating quotations or offers
C) Buyers are encouraged to use best value
D) Price and other factors may be considered
Correct Answer: B) A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating
quotations or offers
Rationale: Formal evaluation plans are not required for simplified acquisitions. The
evaluation must be impartial and based on the stated criteria, but extensive
documentation and formal plans are not necessary .
4. You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment
for a health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the
equipment currently being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the
agency's needs. Market research identified only one manufacturer able to meet
the requirement for compatible equipment. Which one of the following is correct
regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
A) The requirement must be resolicited with less restrictive specifications
B) The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the
contract file
C) The purchase cannot be made due to lack of competition
D) A brand name justification is not required
Correct Answer: B) The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be
documented in the contract file
Rationale: When competition is restricted, the basis for not providing maximum
competition must be documented in the contract file. This ensures transparency and
accountability. The justification must explain why only one source can meet the
requirement .
,5. Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for
satisfying a supply requirement?
A) Inventories of the requiring agency
B) Federal Prison Industries
C) The Procurement List maintained by the Committee for Purchase from People Who
Are Blind or Severely Disabled
D) Commercial sources
Correct Answer: D) Commercial sources
Rationale: Commercial sources are not mandatory Government sources. Mandatory
Government sources must be considered before commercial sources. The first priority is
inventories of the requiring agency, followed by other mandatory sources .
6. You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an
estimated value of $415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's
requirement were received in response to the solicitation and there is no reason to
believe the proposed prices are unreasonable. Which one of the following
statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate?
A) Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market
research in support of the fair and reasonable determination
B) A cost analysis must be performed
C) Price reasonableness is not required when multiple quotes are received
D) The lowest quote must be selected
Correct Answer: A) Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement
to obtain market research in support of the fair and reasonable determination
Rationale: When multiple competitive quotations are received, comparing them provides
adequate support for determining price reasonableness. This meets the market research
requirement for fair and reasonable determination .
7. You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of
$18,700. This acquisition is not required to be synopsized and access to the
, solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one of the following describes
the competition requirement for this acquisition?
A) The acquisition must utilize full and open competition
B) Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade
area
C) Sole source is permitted without justification
D) Competition is not required
Correct Answer: B) Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources
within the local trade area
Rationale: For acquisitions not requiring synopsis, competition is normally obtained by
soliciting from sources within the local trade area. This ensures timely and cost-effective
acquisition while promoting competition .
8. You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price commercial services
contract that was partially terminated for convenience. You are in the process of
negotiating the termination settlement. Which one of the following statements
about contract closeout is correct?
A) The contract file can be closed at this time
B) The contract file cannot be closed at this time
C) Closeout requires only the termination notice
D) Closeout is not required for partially terminated contracts
Correct Answer: B) The contract file cannot be closed at this time
Rationale: A contract cannot be closed while termination settlement negotiations are in
process. The contract is not considered physically complete until all termination actions
are resolved and final payment is made .
9. You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services
at the shop on your base. The parts were developed using Government funds and
are not offered to the general public. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition
is $275,000. Which one of the following statements is true?
A) The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized
B) The use of simplified acquisition procedures is prohibited
PROCEDURES
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM BANK
250 Multiple Choice Questions with Verified Answers
1. You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract valued at
$3,750,000. Which one of the following statements regarding changes to the
contract is true?
A) The contracting officer can make changes unilaterally
B) Any change to the contract terms must be made by written agreement of the parties
C) Changes can be made verbally if agreed to by both parties
D) Changes require approval from the agency head
Correct Answer: B) Any change to the contract terms must be made by written
agreement of the parties
Rationale: Contract modifications must be in writing and agreed to by both parties. The
Contracting Officer has no unilateral authority to change contract terms without the
contractor's agreement .
2. You have a requirement 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?
A) Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE
B) There is no requirement to publicize this action
C) Only a brief synopsis is required
D) A pre-solicitation notice is required
Correct Answer: A) Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE
Rationale: For commercial services under FAR Subpart 13.5 up to $7 million, certain
,publicizing requirements may apply. When no exceptions apply, notice must be
transmitted to the Governmentwide Point of Entry .
3. Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or
offers using SAP is NOT true?
A) Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation
B) A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating quotations or offers
C) Buyers are encouraged to use best value
D) Price and other factors may be considered
Correct Answer: B) A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating
quotations or offers
Rationale: Formal evaluation plans are not required for simplified acquisitions. The
evaluation must be impartial and based on the stated criteria, but extensive
documentation and formal plans are not necessary .
4. You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment
for a health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the
equipment currently being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the
agency's needs. Market research identified only one manufacturer able to meet
the requirement for compatible equipment. Which one of the following is correct
regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
A) The requirement must be resolicited with less restrictive specifications
B) The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the
contract file
C) The purchase cannot be made due to lack of competition
D) A brand name justification is not required
Correct Answer: B) The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be
documented in the contract file
Rationale: When competition is restricted, the basis for not providing maximum
competition must be documented in the contract file. This ensures transparency and
accountability. The justification must explain why only one source can meet the
requirement .
,5. Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for
satisfying a supply requirement?
A) Inventories of the requiring agency
B) Federal Prison Industries
C) The Procurement List maintained by the Committee for Purchase from People Who
Are Blind or Severely Disabled
D) Commercial sources
Correct Answer: D) Commercial sources
Rationale: Commercial sources are not mandatory Government sources. Mandatory
Government sources must be considered before commercial sources. The first priority is
inventories of the requiring agency, followed by other mandatory sources .
6. You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an
estimated value of $415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's
requirement were received in response to the solicitation and there is no reason to
believe the proposed prices are unreasonable. Which one of the following
statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate?
A) Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market
research in support of the fair and reasonable determination
B) A cost analysis must be performed
C) Price reasonableness is not required when multiple quotes are received
D) The lowest quote must be selected
Correct Answer: A) Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement
to obtain market research in support of the fair and reasonable determination
Rationale: When multiple competitive quotations are received, comparing them provides
adequate support for determining price reasonableness. This meets the market research
requirement for fair and reasonable determination .
7. You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of
$18,700. This acquisition is not required to be synopsized and access to the
, solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one of the following describes
the competition requirement for this acquisition?
A) The acquisition must utilize full and open competition
B) Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade
area
C) Sole source is permitted without justification
D) Competition is not required
Correct Answer: B) Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources
within the local trade area
Rationale: For acquisitions not requiring synopsis, competition is normally obtained by
soliciting from sources within the local trade area. This ensures timely and cost-effective
acquisition while promoting competition .
8. You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price commercial services
contract that was partially terminated for convenience. You are in the process of
negotiating the termination settlement. Which one of the following statements
about contract closeout is correct?
A) The contract file can be closed at this time
B) The contract file cannot be closed at this time
C) Closeout requires only the termination notice
D) Closeout is not required for partially terminated contracts
Correct Answer: B) The contract file cannot be closed at this time
Rationale: A contract cannot be closed while termination settlement negotiations are in
process. The contract is not considered physically complete until all termination actions
are resolved and final payment is made .
9. You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services
at the shop on your base. The parts were developed using Government funds and
are not offered to the general public. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition
is $275,000. Which one of the following statements is true?
A) The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized
B) The use of simplified acquisition procedures is prohibited
