CON 2370 SAP 2025! UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. T01.E02a 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. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is never permitted when using SAP B. Documenting the
rationale for restricting the requirement to one manufacturer C. The basis for not providing for maximum
competition must be documented in the contract file. CORRECT D. Restricting competition to one
manufacturer is only permitted if the product is commercial
2. T02.E01c Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct.
A. Buyers are encouraged to use best value CORRECT B. Evaluation subfactors must be listed C. The
relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated D. It is not necessary to include the basis on
which award will be made
3. T03.E03b You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial
services is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was NOT accepted in writing by the
contractor. Which one of the following statements is true?
A. The purchase order is considered cancelled once the contracting officer verifies the contractor has
received the government's written cancellation B. The purchase order is considered cancelled if the
contractor accepts the governments written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred CORRECT
C. The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-4 D. A purchase
order cannot be cancelled after award unless the contractor is in default
4. T01.E01 Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)?
A. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts CORRECT B. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of C. Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed
the SAT in order to maximize the use of SAP D. The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions.
5. T02.E05a Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy
using SAP?
A. Records of oral price quotations are not required B. A statement of price reasonableness is not required
when only one quote or offer is received CORRECT C. Comparison of competitive quotes of offers is the
least preferred method for determining price reasonableness D. Award documentation should be kept to a
minimum
6. T03.E03a You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price purchase order for noncommercial
supplies that includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of the items,
the end user complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and
determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specifications in the contract. Who would
bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the government?
A. The government B. The contractor and the government would share the cost C. The contractor
CORRECT
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, 7. T02.E02 You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchase of the same commercial service.
The estimated valve of the individual purchase's ranges from 75,000 to 500,000. Which one of the
following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?
A. Purchase Order B. Blanket Purchase Agreement CORRECT C. Imprest Funds D. Government Commercial
Purchase Card
8. T02.E01bYou have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700 that is
not in support of a contingency operation. This acquisition is not required to be 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. There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable WRONG B. Competition is
normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area C. The acquisition must utilize and
open competition D. Quotes must be solicited from well-known suppliers WRONG
9. T01.E04 You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000.
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 4 small businesses and 8 large
businesses. Which one of the following statements is correct?
A. The entire acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small business B. The entire acquisition MUST be
set aside exclusively for small business. CORRECT C. The entire acquisition MUST be competed between
the small and large businesses D. A portion of the acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small
business
10. T02.E05b You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and past
performance. One of the unsuccessful vendors has requested information on the award decision.
Which one of the following describes the action you must take?
A. You are only required to provide an explanation of the basis for the award decision when the decision is
based on price alone B. You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision CORRECT
C. You are never required to provide an explanation of the basis for the award decision when using SAP D.
You are only required to provide an explanation of the basis for the award to the successful vendor
11. T02.E04 You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated
value of $178,000. Only one quotation was received in response to the competitive solicitation, and the
information obtained through market research is insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and
reasonable. Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is
most appropriate?
A. Recent purchase prices paid for the item under similar terms and conditions should be considered if
they are still valid comparison CORRECT B. Other relevant price or cost information to support the fair and
reasonable due determination cannot be requested from the quoter C. Market pricing must be used to
determine the quoted price fair and reasonable due to the absence of competition D. The requirement
must be resolicited to obtain competitive quotations before a reasonableness determination can be made
12. T02.E01d You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an
estimated value of $6,200. 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 CORRECT C. Notice of the solicitation, or a copy of the solicitation must be posted in a public
place
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ANSWERS VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. T01.E02a 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. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is never permitted when using SAP B. Documenting the
rationale for restricting the requirement to one manufacturer C. The basis for not providing for maximum
competition must be documented in the contract file. CORRECT D. Restricting competition to one
manufacturer is only permitted if the product is commercial
2. T02.E01c Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct.
A. Buyers are encouraged to use best value CORRECT B. Evaluation subfactors must be listed C. The
relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated D. It is not necessary to include the basis on
which award will be made
3. T03.E03b You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial
services is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was NOT accepted in writing by the
contractor. Which one of the following statements is true?
A. The purchase order is considered cancelled once the contracting officer verifies the contractor has
received the government's written cancellation B. The purchase order is considered cancelled if the
contractor accepts the governments written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred CORRECT
C. The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-4 D. A purchase
order cannot be cancelled after award unless the contractor is in default
4. T01.E01 Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)?
A. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts CORRECT B. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of C. Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed
the SAT in order to maximize the use of SAP D. The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions.
5. T02.E05a Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy
using SAP?
A. Records of oral price quotations are not required B. A statement of price reasonableness is not required
when only one quote or offer is received CORRECT C. Comparison of competitive quotes of offers is the
least preferred method for determining price reasonableness D. Award documentation should be kept to a
minimum
6. T03.E03a You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price purchase order for noncommercial
supplies that includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of the items,
the end user complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and
determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specifications in the contract. Who would
bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the government?
A. The government B. The contractor and the government would share the cost C. The contractor
CORRECT
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, 7. T02.E02 You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchase of the same commercial service.
The estimated valve of the individual purchase's ranges from 75,000 to 500,000. Which one of the
following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?
A. Purchase Order B. Blanket Purchase Agreement CORRECT C. Imprest Funds D. Government Commercial
Purchase Card
8. T02.E01bYou have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700 that is
not in support of a contingency operation. This acquisition is not required to be 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. There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable WRONG B. Competition is
normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area C. The acquisition must utilize and
open competition D. Quotes must be solicited from well-known suppliers WRONG
9. T01.E04 You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000.
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 4 small businesses and 8 large
businesses. Which one of the following statements is correct?
A. The entire acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small business B. The entire acquisition MUST be
set aside exclusively for small business. CORRECT C. The entire acquisition MUST be competed between
the small and large businesses D. A portion of the acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small
business
10. T02.E05b You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and past
performance. One of the unsuccessful vendors has requested information on the award decision.
Which one of the following describes the action you must take?
A. You are only required to provide an explanation of the basis for the award decision when the decision is
based on price alone B. You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision CORRECT
C. You are never required to provide an explanation of the basis for the award decision when using SAP D.
You are only required to provide an explanation of the basis for the award to the successful vendor
11. T02.E04 You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated
value of $178,000. Only one quotation was received in response to the competitive solicitation, and the
information obtained through market research is insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and
reasonable. Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is
most appropriate?
A. Recent purchase prices paid for the item under similar terms and conditions should be considered if
they are still valid comparison CORRECT B. Other relevant price or cost information to support the fair and
reasonable due determination cannot be requested from the quoter C. Market pricing must be used to
determine the quoted price fair and reasonable due to the absence of competition D. The requirement
must be resolicited to obtain competitive quotations before a reasonableness determination can be made
12. T02.E01d You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an
estimated value of $6,200. 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 CORRECT C. Notice of the solicitation, or a copy of the solicitation must be posted in a public
place
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