CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedures
Questions and Answers, 100% correct
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You
are not required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the
competition requirement for this acquisition?
✓ Quotes must be solicited from at least three sources
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 specification in the
contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were
accepted by the Government?
✓ the contractor
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a supply
requirement?
✓ Commercial source
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You
send the preliminary notice of your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe
outlined in the options clause.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
✓ You may exercise the option using unilateral
,Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality
determination?
✓ the maintenance services support commercial equipment and are provided using
Government-unique terms and conditions
You are the contracting officer for a commerterm-4cial product requirement with an
estimated value of $415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's requirement were
received in response to the solicitation and there is no reason to believe the proposed
prices are unreasonable.
Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is
most appropriate?
✓ comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market
research in support of the fair and reasonable determination
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These
services are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial
marketplace based on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
$1,250,000.
Which one of the following statements is true?
✓ The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000. 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 6 small businesses
and 4 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
✓ The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
, Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment that
utilized the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The quotes
submitted by vendors A, B, and D were determined to be technically acceptable.
Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500;Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250; and Vendor D
quoted a price of $132,800.
Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct?
✓ Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on
competition
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract valued at $3,750,000.
Which one of the following statements regarding changes to the contract is true?
✓ Any change to the contract terms must be made by written agreement of the parties
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?
✓ The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the
contract file.
You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military
installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance
Questions and Answers, 100% correct
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You
are not required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the
competition requirement for this acquisition?
✓ Quotes must be solicited from at least three sources
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 specification in the
contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were
accepted by the Government?
✓ the contractor
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a supply
requirement?
✓ Commercial source
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You
send the preliminary notice of your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe
outlined in the options clause.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
✓ You may exercise the option using unilateral
,Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality
determination?
✓ the maintenance services support commercial equipment and are provided using
Government-unique terms and conditions
You are the contracting officer for a commerterm-4cial product requirement with an
estimated value of $415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's requirement were
received in response to the solicitation and there is no reason to believe the proposed
prices are unreasonable.
Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is
most appropriate?
✓ comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market
research in support of the fair and reasonable determination
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These
services are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial
marketplace based on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
$1,250,000.
Which one of the following statements is true?
✓ The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000. 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 6 small businesses
and 4 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
✓ The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
, Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment that
utilized the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The quotes
submitted by vendors A, B, and D were determined to be technically acceptable.
Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500;Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250; and Vendor D
quoted a price of $132,800.
Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct?
✓ Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on
competition
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract valued at $3,750,000.
Which one of the following statements regarding changes to the contract is true?
✓ Any change to the contract terms must be made by written agreement of the parties
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?
✓ The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the
contract file.
You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military
installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance
