CON 3900 Week 2 QUIZ Questions with Answers

CON 3900 Week 2 QUIZ Questions with Answers Government's policy that before executing a contract, the contracting officer must: - Answer-Obtain written assurance from the responsible fiscal authority that adequate funds are available. What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in Government contracting - Answer-Purchase requirement as a commercial Item Contracting officers shall provide property to contractors only when it is clearly demonstrated that - Answer-The overall benefit to the acquisition significantly outweighs the increased cost of administration Acquisition planning should begin - Answer-As soon as the agency need is identified Which of the following is an exception to obtaining certified cost or pricing data - Answer-Sole source aquisition The contracting officer shall take which of the following actions to encourage small business participation in acquisitions - Answer-Divide acquisitions into reasonable small lots of permit offer on qts. less than total requirement. Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories: fixed-price contracts and - Answer-Cost-reimbursement contract Fixed price contract Incentive contracts are designed to obtain specific acquisition objectives by: - AnswerMotivating contractor efforts that might not otherwise be emphasized Agencies shall conduct market research - Answer-Appropriate to the circumstances To the maximum extent practicable, acquisition officials shall state requirements of supplies or services in terms of functions to be performed, performance required, or: - Answer-Essential Physical characteristics When using FAR part 12 procedures, the technical evaluation would normally include examination of such things as product literature, product samples (if requested), technical features, and - Answer-Warranty Provisions