CON 3990 Exam

How long should the CPARS reporting proces take? Phases of the Contracting Process Pre-award phase consists of two primary activities: The CPARS reporting process should take no longer than 120 days. Pre-Award; Award; Post-Award 1. Develop Solicitation (for our purposes, this is done by the Government or the contractor, focused on obtaining a subcontractor). 2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor) Award phase consists of one primary activity: Form Contract: Evaluation of Offers; Negotiation and discussion; Selection of awardees Post-award phase consists of two primary activities: 1. Perform Contract 2. Close Contract Who develops a solicitation? The Government & The Buyer. Who prepares an offer? The Contractor and the seller During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for quality? The sellers responsibility during the post-award phase to assure quality while the contract is being performed. What is Acqusition? Acquisition means 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. When does the acquisition begins? Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs are established What does acquisition process includes? · description of requirements to satisfy agency needs; solicitation and selection of sources; · award of contracts; · contract financing, · contract performance, · contract administration, · technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs by contract. What does the acquisition Team consists of? All participants in Government acquisition:- technical- Supply- Procurement- Customers they serve- Contractors who provide the products and services. KO's role on ACQ team? The contracting officer must have the authority to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with law, to determine the application of rules, regulations, and policies, on a specific contract. Considerations for the KO's appointment- complexity- dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned- candidate's experience- training and education- business acumen- judgment, character, and reputation DoD KO requirements 1. completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer 2. At least 2 years experience in a contracting position. 3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution. 4. Additional requirements as may be established by the Secretary of Defense. Contracting Officer Responsibilities 1. Ensure sufficient funds are available for obligation for each contract action. (FAR 1.602-2(a)) 2. KO shall ensure that contractors receive impartial, fair, and equitable treatment. (for all types of coms verbal and written) 3. KO shall request and consider the advice of specialists (audit, engineering etc) 4. KO shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies to the contractor and the contract administration office. Transparency and Open Communications business of acquisition should be conducted with openness. and integrity by everyone involved in the ACQ process Guiding principle of the Federal Acquisition: To satisfy customers in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service. Determination and Findings (D&F) Written approval by an authorized official that is required by statute or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain contract actions What is Determination in (D&F)? The "determination" is a conclusion or decision supported by the "findings.'' What is Findings in (D&F) The findings are statements of fact or rationale essential to support the determination and must cover each requirement of the statute or regulation.