CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Exam Study Guide 2024

You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A notice of the proposed contract action is required.Which one of the following solicitation methods must be used? - Written Solicitation Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - NOT Award documenation must be extensive and detailed You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations. Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of the following documents would be included in the new contract? - PWS 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? - The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the shop on your base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for nongovernmental purposes. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $625,000. Which one of the following statements is true? - The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized You 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 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? - Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area. Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - Buyers are encouraged to use the best value You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial service. The estimated value of the individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to $500,000. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? - Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? - Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation You are the contracting officer for a commercial 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?Correct - Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market research in support of the fair and reasonable determination. You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price supply contract valued at $195,400. Which one of the following statements about contract closeout is correct? - The contract is considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment 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 You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of videoconferencing equipment. Market research results identified multiple sources for this equipment in the commercial marketplace. The purchase description requires a particular brand name because the users are familiar with this brand of equipment and would prefer to not have to learn how to use a different brand. Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? - MAYBE The requirement should be defined in terms that ensure it can be met by commercial products. NOT A brand name purchase description is only permitted if the item is not commercial not maybe used bc there are no limitations. Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item determination? - The part was developed using government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies. You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $20,600. Access to the written solicitation will not be provided in the GPE, and none of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? - CORRECT notice of the solicitation, or a copy of the solicitation, must be posted in a public place