DCOM 211 FINAL EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024

What is a Contracting Officer Representative? A technical representative that is appointed by the contracting officer through a designation letter The procuring Contracting Officer, Administrative Contracting Officer, Termination Contracting Officer, and the Contracting Officer's Representative are key players in the acquisition process. From the following statements, choose the correct answer: The contracting officer appoints the contracting officer's representative in writing In your position as a COR, Conflict of Interest rules and regulations prohibit you from: Working on a government matter that has an effect on your personal financial interests The contractor gives a federal employee tickets to a local production of a Broadway play. The tickets are worth $20. Was an ethics law or regulation violated? If so, which one? No ethics law or regulation has been violated; however the appearance of impropriety might exist When writing a SOW use the SMART principle which stands for: Specific, Measurable, Accountable, Reasonable, Time-Based All of the following are elements of a Purchase Request EXCEPT________. COR nomination letter The purpose of evaluation factors is to represent the key areas of importance and emphasis to be considered in the source selection decision. Of the statements below, the only true statement is: The offeror can be evaluated against the evaluation factors and compared to other offerors' proposals What are the differences between contracting by negotiation and sealed bidding? Negotiation allow for communication and evaluation factor tradeoffs with the contractor Elements of a Market Research report include: (Select all that apply) 1. Product or service characterized 2. Available sources 3. Pricing What is an Independent Government Estimate (IGE)? An independent detailed assessment developed by a government team member... A Statement Of Work should include the following: The work to be performed, location of work, period of performance, deliverable schedule, any special requirements Acquisition Planning's principal purpose is to ensure that the government meets its needs in the most effective, economical and timely manner while emphasizing competition and promoting the use of commercial items. True The COR's role in evaluating and awarding a contract include IPT member, SSEB technical evaluator, and Technical Expert or Representative. True The two techniques used to select a contractor within the best value continuum include: Lowest price technically available and trade off process Who has the official responsibility for performing market research? COR/functional office Items to consider during the development of the IGE include: (select all that apply) 1. An estimate that agrees with document market research 2. an unbiased realistic cost estimate for supplies or services that will be procured under the contract The existing contract, including all options, is about to end. The customer likes the work of the incumbent contractor and has expressed a desire to have the new contract be awarded to that incumbent contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? The COR can assist an acquisition planning and writing the evaluation criteria to ensure the best contractor is selected for the new contract Some methods of contracting require more time than others. Which of the following is not a streamlined method of acquisition? Buys against GSA federal supply schedule The Contracting Officer's Representative must read and understand the contract, including any attachments and modifications to the contract. True A separate Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) should be used for each item on a contract. True A bilateral modification is used to_____________. All of these are correct When changes are made to a contract, the government must determine if the change is within scope. In plain English that means the work falls under the basic intent of the original contract. True The COR should work with the Contracting Officer if the COR identifies a need to change the current contract. True The COR may be asked to review the cost proposal and the proposed Basis of Estimate (BOE) and to assist the KO in determining the reasonableness of the proposed amounts. True Common causes of a constructive change include: All these answers are correct When there is a difference of opinion between the COR and the contractor on a specification within the contract, the COR should direct the contractor to perform in accordance with the COR's interpretation. False After award of the contract, the post-award conference is a good place to ensure that the government and the contractor have a common understanding of the contractual requirements. True Past performance assessments include input from the __________. All the answers are correct The inspection clause for ____________contracts allows for the contractor to charge the cost of rework to the government. Cost Reimbursement The Contracting Officer's Representative's role in inspection is to determine whether the completed supplies and services conform to what the government ordered and can be accepted. True The COR may officially accepts supplies and services for the Government. True Only the government input is recorded on past performance in the Contractor Performance Assessment Record System. False Under the Prompt Payment clause, unless specifically prohibited by the contract, the contractor is entitled to payment for accepted partial deliveries of supplies or partial performance of services that comply with all applicable contract requirements and for which prices can be calculated from the contract terms. True Disposition of Government property must be conducted in accordance with __. All the responses are correct The government's policy is for contractors to provide all of their own general purpose equipment. However, on a base or installation or in a contingency contracting environment, equipment may be accountable under the contract as Government Property. True The Contracting Officer's Representative has authority to approve overtime requests from the contractor. False A COR will typically use a ____________ to document the inspection and acceptance of a supply or service. DD250 or Wide area workflow Once the Government Representative has executed final acceptance of any supplies or services there is no legal recourse for the Government for non-conforming items. False One of the primary responsibilities of the COR is the review of invoices/public vouchers. Which of the following statements is true regarding this duty? Invoices incur interest if they are not paid by the due date established in the prompt payment clause The government has ________ from receipt of an invoice to notify the contractor if it is improper. Seven Days If the invoice does not comply with contract requirements, the invoice must be returned to the contractor within seven days. True An example of a government obligation in the performance of the contract is _______. Payment to the contractor for the supplies and services delivered The COR has the authority to authorize ______. Travel costs to specific travel identified in the contract using Joint Travel Regulation Rates If the contractor delivers a non-conforming item or service, the __________ may accept the deliverable. Contracting Officer Which of the following is NOT a common problem found during invoice review? Electronic funds transfer information The government must notify the contractor when ____________. Monies are withheld or deducted for contract noncompliance The Government Property policy at FAR 45.102 attempts to reduce the Government's risk when providing property to the contractor. Select the one statement about the policy on providing contractors government property that is FALSE. The contractor personnel must provide certification that they have been trained on the proper use and care for the property Areas assessed in contractor past performance are ________________ (Select All that Apply) Cost controls Conforming products/services commitment to customer satisfaction performance against contract schedule Under a cost-reimbursement, time and materials, or labor hour contract, which one of the following statements is FALSE: The COR should notify the contractor immediately if there is a discrepancy found in a public voucher