CON 3910 Comprehensive Questions and Answers

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Question 1.
What are the three Contract Life Cycle Phases of the contracting process?
Correct Answer: Pre-Award, Award & Post-Award

Question 2.
Pre-Award Phase
Correct Answer: All the work performed by both the buyer (Government or prime
contractor) and seller (contractor or subcontractor) in communicating the buyer's
requirements and providing a solution to those requirements

Question 3.
What are the two primary activities of the pre-award phase?
Correct Answer: Develop Solicitation & Develop Offer

Question 4.
FAR reference(s): Buying activities must also conduct market research to identify potential
suppliers, evaluate if the requirement is achievable, and perform any pre-offer conferences
or communication.
Correct Answer: FAR part 10, Market Research

Question 5.
FAR reference(s): Primary source for information about contract types.
Correct Answer: FAR part 16, Types of Contracts

Question 6.
FAR reference(s): Addresses publicizing contract actions.
Correct Answer: FAR part 5, Publicizing Contract Actions

Question 7.
Award Phase
Correct Answer: The second contract life cycle phase is Award. The award phase
involves all the work performed by both the buyer and seller that produces an
awarded contract. Some contracts are very simple and others are extremely complex,
but the majority fall somewhere in between.

,Question 8.
What is the one activity of the award phase?
Correct Answer: Form contract

Question 9.
FAR reference(s): Protest processes.
Correct Answer: FAR part 33, Protests, Disputes, and Appeals

Question 10.
Post-Award Phase
Correct Answer: Involves all the work performed by both the buyer and seller during
contract performance, to include changes to the contract, contract close-out, and
sometimes termination of a contract

Question 11.
What are the two primary activities of the post-award phase?
Correct Answer: Perform Contract & Close Contract

Question 12.
FAR reference(s): Post-award activities and responsibilities.
Correct Answer: FAR part 42, Contract Administration and Audit Services

Question 13.
FAR reference(s): Guidance for planning and assuring successful contract performance.
Correct Answer: FAR part 46, Quality Assurance

Question 14.
FAR reference(s): Describe the Federal Government and DoD policies and procedures as
they relate to subcontractors.
Correct Answer: FAR part 44, Subcontracting Policies and Procedures

Question 15.
FAR reference(s): Covers contract modifications.
Correct Answer: FAR Part 43, Contract Modifications

Question 16.
FAR reference(s): Discusses termination of contracts.
Correct Answer: FAR part 49, Termination of Contracts

,Question 17.
FAR reference(s): Closeout of Government contract files.
Correct Answer: FAR 4.804

Question 18.
FAR reference(s): Responsibilities associated with Government property prior to and
through contract closeout.
Correct Answer: FAR part 45, Government Property

Question 19.
Who develops a solicitation? a. The Government b. The offeror c. The seller d. The buyer
Correct Answer: a. The Government d. The buyer

Question 20.
Who prepares an offer? a. The Government b. The offeror c. The seller d. The buyer
Correct Answer: b. The offeror c. The seller

Question 21.
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility
for quality?
Correct Answer: The Seller

Question 22.
Term: The acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or services (including
construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lease,
whether the supplies or services are already in existence or must be created, developed,
demonstrated, and evaluated.
Correct Answer: Acquisition (FAR 2.101)

Question 23.
Term: Consists of all participants in Government acquisition including not only
representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement communities but also the
customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services.
Correct Answer: Acquisition team (FAR 1.102-3)

, Question 24.
FAR reference(s): Requires appointing officials, when selecting contracting officers, to
consider the complexity and dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned and the
candidate's experience, training, education, business acumen, judgment, character, and
reputation.
Correct Answer: FAR 1.603-2

Question 25.
FAR reference(s): Contracting officers are responsible for ensuring performance of all
necessary actions for effective contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the
contract, and safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships.
Correct Answer: FAR 1.602-2

Question 26.
FAR reference(s): Personal conflict of interest.
Correct Answer: FAR part 3

Question 27.
FAR reference(s): Organization conflict of interest.
Correct Answer: FAR part 9

Question 28.
Openness for the contracting officer applies primarily to? a. The Acquisition Team b.
Contractors c. Offerors d. The Contracting Team
Correct Answer: a. The Acquisition Team b. Contractors c. Offerors d. The
Contracting Team

Question 29.
FAR reference(s): Provides guidance on establishing, maintaining, and disposing of
Government contract files.
Correct Answer: FAR subpart 4.8

Question 30.
You need to document a business decision, such as the use of a specific contract type.
What document will you create?
Correct Answer: A Determination and Findings

Question 31.
At the conclusion of negotiations, the contracting officer will complete a:
Correct Answer: Price Negotiation Memorandum