CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures

CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures When buying a commercial item, an in-process inspection of the product need not be consistent with commercial practice - ANSWER false Implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose means that an item is - ANSWER fit for use for the particular purpose for which the government will use the item The contracting officer can terminate a commercial purchase order for cause - ANSWER all choices are correct Which of the following is not an acceptable technique for conducting market research - ANSWER contacting only one vendor for information What is the public announcement requirement for micro-purchases - ANSWER No formal announcement is required The use of required sources of supplies or services takes precedence over the use of simplified acquisition procedures - ANSWER false (wrong) so pick true You have a request for hand-held rocket launchers for operations in Zagota. A similar item has been used by another branch of the military and should be adaptable for your needs. The approximate cost of the launchers is $300,000 - ANSWER Simplified acquisition procedures cannot be used because the dollar value is above the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000 (is wrong answer) You want to include non-price factors in your evaluation criteria. Which THREE of the following are considered non-price factors? - ANSWER past performance, experience, technical capability Which method of purchase involves establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources? - ANSWER Blanket purchase agreement (BPA