CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition
Procedures
FINAL Exam Questions and Answers
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Question:
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?
Answer:
The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the
contract file.
Question:
You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military
installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated
performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not
meeting the Commander's expectations. Consistent with the order of precedence for
requirements documents, which one of thefollowing documents would be included in
the new contract?
Answer:
PWS
Question:
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for services?
Answer:
Not-Federal Prison Industries Not-The Procurement List maintained by The Committee
for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Not-Federal supplies
Inventories of the requiring agencies
,Question:
You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000.
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 6
small businesses and 4 large businesses. Which one of the following statements is
correct?
Answer:
Not-A portion of the acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business The
entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
Question:
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality
determination?
Answer:
Not-The tool is sold on a competitive basis in substantial quantities to multiple State
governments and was developed at private expense. Not-The services are offered and
sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based on a
catalog. Not-The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be
used for nongovernment purposes. The part sold to the general public needs' extensive
modifications not customarily available in the commercial marketplace. Not-The tool
has been sold to the general public and is used for nongovernmental purposes
Question:
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These
services are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial
marketplace based on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
$1,250,000. Which one of the following statements is true?
Answer:
The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
Question:
You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A
notice of the proposed contract action is required. Which one of the following
solicitation methods must be used?
Answer:
Not-Electronic Solicitation Not-Combined synopsis/solicitation Written Solicitation
, Question:
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700.
You are not required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following
describes the competition requirement for this acquisition?
Answer:
Not-The acquisition must utilize full and open competition. Not-There is no requirement
for competition if the price is considered reasonable. Quotes must be solicited from at
least three sources
Question:
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct?
Answer:
Not-Evaluations subfactors must be listed Not-It is not necessary to include the basis on
which award will be made Not-Evaluations subfactors must be listed Not-It is not
necessary to include the basis on which award will be made Not-The relative
importance of each evaluation factor must be stated Buyers are encouraged to use
best value Not-Buyers are discouraged from using best value Stating the relative
importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required. The basis on which
award will be made must be stated
Question:
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?
Answer:
Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
Question:
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same
commercialservice. The estimated value of the individual purchases range from
$75,000 to $500,000. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would
be the most appropriate to use?
Answer:
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Procedures
FINAL Exam Questions and Answers
Verified Solutions Latest Update
Question:
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?
Answer:
The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the
contract file.
Question:
You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military
installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated
performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not
meeting the Commander's expectations. Consistent with the order of precedence for
requirements documents, which one of thefollowing documents would be included in
the new contract?
Answer:
PWS
Question:
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for services?
Answer:
Not-Federal Prison Industries Not-The Procurement List maintained by The Committee
for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Not-Federal supplies
Inventories of the requiring agencies
,Question:
You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000.
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 6
small businesses and 4 large businesses. Which one of the following statements is
correct?
Answer:
Not-A portion of the acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business The
entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
Question:
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality
determination?
Answer:
Not-The tool is sold on a competitive basis in substantial quantities to multiple State
governments and was developed at private expense. Not-The services are offered and
sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based on a
catalog. Not-The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be
used for nongovernment purposes. The part sold to the general public needs' extensive
modifications not customarily available in the commercial marketplace. Not-The tool
has been sold to the general public and is used for nongovernmental purposes
Question:
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These
services are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial
marketplace based on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
$1,250,000. Which one of the following statements is true?
Answer:
The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
Question:
You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A
notice of the proposed contract action is required. Which one of the following
solicitation methods must be used?
Answer:
Not-Electronic Solicitation Not-Combined synopsis/solicitation Written Solicitation
, Question:
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700.
You are not required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following
describes the competition requirement for this acquisition?
Answer:
Not-The acquisition must utilize full and open competition. Not-There is no requirement
for competition if the price is considered reasonable. Quotes must be solicited from at
least three sources
Question:
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct?
Answer:
Not-Evaluations subfactors must be listed Not-It is not necessary to include the basis on
which award will be made Not-Evaluations subfactors must be listed Not-It is not
necessary to include the basis on which award will be made Not-The relative
importance of each evaluation factor must be stated Buyers are encouraged to use
best value Not-Buyers are discouraged from using best value Stating the relative
importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required. The basis on which
award will be made must be stated
Question:
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?
Answer:
Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
Question:
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same
commercialservice. The estimated value of the individual purchases range from
$75,000 to $500,000. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would
be the most appropriate to use?
Answer:
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
