Contracting Certification Exam Study Guide
Invitations for bids (IFBS) A method used to solicit bids for contracts.
Types of contracts awarded from IFBS FFP or FP-EPA
Contracting officer requirements Ensure that all statutory requirements have been met
before signing a contract and try to ensure all regulations or applicable
procedures have been followed.
Status of the contract when solicitation Pre-Award
provisions are being selected
Type of termination for a contractor Termination for Cause.
failing to deliver on time
Number of parts in the FAR 53
DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier 13 positions long.
(PIID) length
Position 9 in PIID when it is a 'D' Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and
requirements contracts.
Authority of a Contracting Officer's Designated in writing, with a copy given to the
Representative (COR) contractor and contract administration office.
Event to aid Government and Post-award orientation conference.
contractor personnel after contract
award
Tool used by DoD for structured profit DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method.
analysis
, Contracting Certification Exam Study Guide
Contract types for acquiring Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts
commercial items of supply with economic price adjustment.
Application of a contract clause A contract clause applies unless superseded by a
solicitation provision.
Termination for Convenience A type of contract termination that allows the
government to end a contract without cause.
Termination for Default A type of termination due to the contractor's failure to
perform.
Termination for Cause A termination based on the contractor's failure to
meet contractual obligations for commercial services
or supplies.
FAR 1.602-1(b) No contract shall be entered into unless the KO
ensures requirements of law, executive orders,
regulations, and all other applicable procedures have
been met.
Section H in UCF Special Contract Requirements.
Site visit An event to assess the project site before contract
award.
Pre-solicitation conference An event held before the solicitation process begins.
Industry day An event to inform potential contractors about
upcoming projects.
DD Form 1202 Guidelines for Profit Method used by DoD.
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DD Form 1701 Structured Analogy Method used for profit analysis.
DD Form 1861 Form used to calculate contract facilities capital cost
of money
Contract closeout The process of finalizing all aspects of a contract
after completion.
Solicitation provisions Terms included in the solicitation that outline
requirements and conditions.
Contract clause A term or condition used in contracts, or in both
solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract
award or both before and after award.
Extraordinary action Per 18.127 - The policies & procedures for entering
into, amending, or modifying contracts to facilitate
National Defense under the extraordinary emergency
authority granted in 85-804 of 50 USC 1431-1434.
Deviation A procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR.
Simplified Acquisition Procedures Should promote competition to the maximum extent
(SAP) possible, consider all quotations or offers regardless
of the time they are received if they are the most
reasonable, promote the use of current vendors for
time-saving purposes, and equally consider all
businesses, large or small.
DFARS Procedures Guidance and A companion resource to the DFARS.
Information (PGI)
Government's policy on contract Only contracting officers acting within the scope of
modifications their authority are authorized to execute contract
modifications on behalf of the Government.
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Unilateral modifications Are only signed by a Government contracting officer,
not the contractor.
Government contract Must be in writing, except when authorized otherwise.
Organizational conflicts of interest The contracting officer should prevent unfair
competitive advantage.
Terms that address exchanges with Include communications, discussions, and
offerors clarifications.
Government employees and gifts from May not solicit or accept gifts.
contractors
Contractor bid or proposal information It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are
authorized to receive it.
Disclosure Policy It may not be disclosed to anyone outside the
agency.
Authorized Disclosure It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are
authorized to receive it.
Total Costs of Ownership Which term means the total cost to the Government
of acquiring, operating, supporting, and (if applicable)
disposing of the items being acquired?
Life-Cycle Costs The total cost of acquiring, operating, supporting, and
disposing.
Contracting Officer's Representative Who is the individual designated and authorized in
writing by the contracting officer to perform specific
technical or administrative functions?
Invitations for bids (IFBS) A method used to solicit bids for contracts.
Types of contracts awarded from IFBS FFP or FP-EPA
Contracting officer requirements Ensure that all statutory requirements have been met
before signing a contract and try to ensure all regulations or applicable
procedures have been followed.
Status of the contract when solicitation Pre-Award
provisions are being selected
Type of termination for a contractor Termination for Cause.
failing to deliver on time
Number of parts in the FAR 53
DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier 13 positions long.
(PIID) length
Position 9 in PIID when it is a 'D' Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and
requirements contracts.
Authority of a Contracting Officer's Designated in writing, with a copy given to the
Representative (COR) contractor and contract administration office.
Event to aid Government and Post-award orientation conference.
contractor personnel after contract
award
Tool used by DoD for structured profit DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method.
analysis
, Contracting Certification Exam Study Guide
Contract types for acquiring Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts
commercial items of supply with economic price adjustment.
Application of a contract clause A contract clause applies unless superseded by a
solicitation provision.
Termination for Convenience A type of contract termination that allows the
government to end a contract without cause.
Termination for Default A type of termination due to the contractor's failure to
perform.
Termination for Cause A termination based on the contractor's failure to
meet contractual obligations for commercial services
or supplies.
FAR 1.602-1(b) No contract shall be entered into unless the KO
ensures requirements of law, executive orders,
regulations, and all other applicable procedures have
been met.
Section H in UCF Special Contract Requirements.
Site visit An event to assess the project site before contract
award.
Pre-solicitation conference An event held before the solicitation process begins.
Industry day An event to inform potential contractors about
upcoming projects.
DD Form 1202 Guidelines for Profit Method used by DoD.
, Contracting Certification Exam Study Guide
DD Form 1701 Structured Analogy Method used for profit analysis.
DD Form 1861 Form used to calculate contract facilities capital cost
of money
Contract closeout The process of finalizing all aspects of a contract
after completion.
Solicitation provisions Terms included in the solicitation that outline
requirements and conditions.
Contract clause A term or condition used in contracts, or in both
solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract
award or both before and after award.
Extraordinary action Per 18.127 - The policies & procedures for entering
into, amending, or modifying contracts to facilitate
National Defense under the extraordinary emergency
authority granted in 85-804 of 50 USC 1431-1434.
Deviation A procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR.
Simplified Acquisition Procedures Should promote competition to the maximum extent
(SAP) possible, consider all quotations or offers regardless
of the time they are received if they are the most
reasonable, promote the use of current vendors for
time-saving purposes, and equally consider all
businesses, large or small.
DFARS Procedures Guidance and A companion resource to the DFARS.
Information (PGI)
Government's policy on contract Only contracting officers acting within the scope of
modifications their authority are authorized to execute contract
modifications on behalf of the Government.
, Contracting Certification Exam Study Guide
Unilateral modifications Are only signed by a Government contracting officer,
not the contractor.
Government contract Must be in writing, except when authorized otherwise.
Organizational conflicts of interest The contracting officer should prevent unfair
competitive advantage.
Terms that address exchanges with Include communications, discussions, and
offerors clarifications.
Government employees and gifts from May not solicit or accept gifts.
contractors
Contractor bid or proposal information It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are
authorized to receive it.
Disclosure Policy It may not be disclosed to anyone outside the
agency.
Authorized Disclosure It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are
authorized to receive it.
Total Costs of Ownership Which term means the total cost to the Government
of acquiring, operating, supporting, and (if applicable)
disposing of the items being acquired?
Life-Cycle Costs The total cost of acquiring, operating, supporting, and
disposing.
Contracting Officer's Representative Who is the individual designated and authorized in
writing by the contracting officer to perform specific
technical or administrative functions?
