CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES EXAM 2024

You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an estimated value of $6,200. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? - There is no requirement to publicize this action. 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. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - NOT The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of ****CORRECT purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the circumstances of the acquisition NOT he purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of Government contracts ***The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of Government contracts You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators. Market research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the essential physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously procured using a military specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified. Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? - NOT-The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar products to compete. NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement in terms that will limit competition to save time You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal 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 Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a requirement for supplies? - NOT services listed on federal supply schedules CORRECT services on the procurement list maintained by the committee for purchase from people who are blind or severely disabled 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? - 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 CORRECT The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not customarily available in the commercial marketplace 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 noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of $225,000. Notice of the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions apply. Which one of the following solicitation methods would be most appropriate? - Electronic, Commerce You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8,700. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? - There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable. Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - CORRECT The basis on which award will be made must be stated Correct-Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.