AATC CON 1200 Questions and Answers
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FAR Parts FAR Part 11- Agency Needs
FAR 37.602- focus on requirement results, not how its done
FAR 37.603- performance measurable and structured in
service contracts
FAR 2.101- make or buy program
FAR 15.407-2- make item
FAR 45.102- K.O. provides gov property
FAR 7.102- guiding principles of acquisition planning
What part of the FAR discusses Agency FAR part 11, requirement docs such as PWS and SOO
Needs? (test). Requires Docs mandated by
law and ___________
_ ____ should be stated in a clear and Requirements should be stated
concise manner. promote competition. only
necessary restrictive provisions. describe
functions or performance required not
processes.
Why don't we use restrictive language? It prevents flexibility and increases risk to the government if
the contract fails
What is the order of preference for the 1. Docs required by law
requirements documents? (test) 2. Performance-oriented docs
3. Detailed design-oriented docs
4. Standards, specs & related pubs issued by gov outside
Defense or Federal
Services acquisitions should contain the Measurable performance standards, incentives, quality
following elements at a minimum assurance surveillance plan
, A Statement of _____ are detailed Statement of Works. does not become part of the contract
descriptions telling the contractor what to
do and how to do it. shifts all the risk to the
gov and is the least preferred method. (test)
FAR that requires agencies to describe work FAR 37.602
in terms of results rather than how to do the
work
_ __ statement is the preferred document Performance Work Statement.
for a SERVICE because risk is on the
contractor, has measurable metrics, has
measurable milestones which incentivizes a
contractor.
What is a gov prepared doc that states the Statement of Objectives, SOO
overall performance objectives and intends
to provide the max flexibility to offerors to
propose an innovative approach. (test)
Why would we use a statement of We use the SOO to develop the PWS; however, the SOO does
objectives? (test) not become a part of the contract
When do you we use statements of Research and Development. later used by gov or contractor
objective? to develop SOW
If you have a grounds maintenance contract, Outline maintenance standards (keep grass between 1"-1.25")
what is the best way to describe that?
_ ______ Standards are used to determine Measurable performance standards
whether performance outcomes have been
met & defines what is considered
acceptable performance
The 3 types of specifications are Design, Design, Functional, and Performance
______ and ________
_ __ Specification identifies reqs by Design Specification
specifying exact dimensions, materials,
composition, physical and chem reqs and
other details of the product or service
_ _____ Specification states only the end Functional Specification
result to be achieved, environmental control
method that will maintain temp between 70
to 78 degrees
_ _______ Specification expresses reqs in Performance Specification
the form of output, function or operation of
a commodity. ex, heavier than air flying
machine for the army
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FAR Parts FAR Part 11- Agency Needs
FAR 37.602- focus on requirement results, not how its done
FAR 37.603- performance measurable and structured in
service contracts
FAR 2.101- make or buy program
FAR 15.407-2- make item
FAR 45.102- K.O. provides gov property
FAR 7.102- guiding principles of acquisition planning
What part of the FAR discusses Agency FAR part 11, requirement docs such as PWS and SOO
Needs? (test). Requires Docs mandated by
law and ___________
_ ____ should be stated in a clear and Requirements should be stated
concise manner. promote competition. only
necessary restrictive provisions. describe
functions or performance required not
processes.
Why don't we use restrictive language? It prevents flexibility and increases risk to the government if
the contract fails
What is the order of preference for the 1. Docs required by law
requirements documents? (test) 2. Performance-oriented docs
3. Detailed design-oriented docs
4. Standards, specs & related pubs issued by gov outside
Defense or Federal
Services acquisitions should contain the Measurable performance standards, incentives, quality
following elements at a minimum assurance surveillance plan
, A Statement of _____ are detailed Statement of Works. does not become part of the contract
descriptions telling the contractor what to
do and how to do it. shifts all the risk to the
gov and is the least preferred method. (test)
FAR that requires agencies to describe work FAR 37.602
in terms of results rather than how to do the
work
_ __ statement is the preferred document Performance Work Statement.
for a SERVICE because risk is on the
contractor, has measurable metrics, has
measurable milestones which incentivizes a
contractor.
What is a gov prepared doc that states the Statement of Objectives, SOO
overall performance objectives and intends
to provide the max flexibility to offerors to
propose an innovative approach. (test)
Why would we use a statement of We use the SOO to develop the PWS; however, the SOO does
objectives? (test) not become a part of the contract
When do you we use statements of Research and Development. later used by gov or contractor
objective? to develop SOW
If you have a grounds maintenance contract, Outline maintenance standards (keep grass between 1"-1.25")
what is the best way to describe that?
_ ______ Standards are used to determine Measurable performance standards
whether performance outcomes have been
met & defines what is considered
acceptable performance
The 3 types of specifications are Design, Design, Functional, and Performance
______ and ________
_ __ Specification identifies reqs by Design Specification
specifying exact dimensions, materials,
composition, physical and chem reqs and
other details of the product or service
_ _____ Specification states only the end Functional Specification
result to be achieved, environmental control
method that will maintain temp between 70
to 78 degrees
_ _______ Specification expresses reqs in Performance Specification
the form of output, function or operation of
a commodity. ex, heavier than air flying
machine for the army
