contracting block 3 test
commodities - ANS-supplies in government contracting. Supplies are all property exept
land or interest in land. Means a thing.
agencies - ANS-shall use simplified acquisition procedures to the maximum extent
practicable for all purchases of supplies not exceeding the simplified acquisition
threshold. Everytime you can use SAP need to use it.
personal service contract - ANS-is characterized by the employer-employee
relationship. "as needed, or as required" is characteristic of a personal service contract.
non-personal service - ANS-if the specific duties and responsibilities of the
contractor/personnel are outlined in the terms of the contract it is considered a non
personal service.
FAR part 13 - ANS-prescribes policies and procedures for the acquisition of supplies
and services, including Construction, when the aggregate amount does not exceed the
simplified acquisition threshold.
standard form 1442 - ANS-for Acquisitions not expected to exceed the simplified
acquisition threshold for other than commercial items, use any appropriate combination
of the procedures in Parts 13, 14, 15, and 36, including the standard form 1442.
Hammers and glue 1442.
disclosure of magnitude - ANS-far 36.204 states that advance notices and solicitations
shall State the magnitude of the requirement in terms of physical characteristics and
estimated price range. In no event shall the statement of magnitude disclose the
government's estimate.
firm-fixed-price - ANS-generally, firm fixed price contracts shall be used to acquire
Construction.
lump sum pricing - ANS-lump sum pricing Shelby used in preference to unit pricing
splitting - ANS-do not break down, commonly referred to as splitting, requirements
aggregating more than the simplified acquisition threshold or the micro purchase
threshold into several purchases that are less than the applicable threshold.
,micro purchase - ANS-means and acquisition of supplies or Services, the aggregate
amount of which does not exceed the micro purchase threshold. micro purchase
threshold is $3,500. $2,000 for construction. $2,500 for service requirements. Ford
defense against nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological attack. $20,000 in the
United States. $30,000 outside of the United States.
GPC - ANS-government-wide Purchase Card shall be the preferred method to purchase
and pay for micro purchases.
FAR part 12 - ANS-regulates the policies and procedures unique to acquisition of
commercial items.
commercial item - ANS-encompasses items that have been offered for sale to the
General Public. items that have been solvent in substantial quantities. Items requiring
modifications customary in the marketplace or minor modifications you need to the
government. commercial item does not apply to the construction requirements. far part
12 shall take precedence in the acquisition of commercial items.
standard form 44 - ANS-is a contract. Writing a contract on the spot/ need cash.
far part 13.5 simplified procedures for certain commercial items - ANS-the sap can be
used for the acquisition of commercial items up to seven million dollars. 13 million
dollars for Acquisitions described in 13.500.
the process of acquiring architect Engineering Services is unique. - ANS-it is the only
process in which the CO does not select the firm's to be awarded contracts. Instead, a
board comprised of experts in the field of architecture, engineering, construction and
government Acquisitions is convened to evaluate and select the potential awardee.
short selection process - ANS-not expected to exceed the SAT. under the first method,
the board reviews the offers and send the list to the CO or negotiation and or award.
under the second method, the chairperson, who is always a government employee,
reviews the offers, sends the final list to the agency head or designated selection official
for review and approval. the CO is still responsible for the negotiation of a fair and
reasonable price for the effort.
competitive sourcing program - ANS-the purpose of the dod's competitive sourcing
program is to implement the Office of Management and budget circular A-76 to create a
cost savings for the dod. when it makes economic sense to do so.
, AFI 38-203, commercial activities program - ANS-implements the federal policy to rely
on the private sector, to the maximum extent practical, for the performance of
commercial activities. achieve economy and enhance productivity. retain inherently
governmental functions in house. rely on the commercial sector to the maximum extent
possible.
four steps in the air force commercial activities program - ANS-determination comma
process to determine if an in-house activity is inherently governmental activity or a
commercial activity.
inventory, maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory reflecting all in-house activities
and contracted activities.
review, to determine the compelling reason for in-house performance, identify potential
candidates for cost comparison or direct conversion.
standard cost comparison, the cost-effectiveness of a conversion from in-house to
contract is determined by comparing the cost of In-House to contract performance.
market research - ANS-collecting and analyzing information about capabilities within the
market to satisfy agency needs. the first use of market research is to help identify if
commercial items are available.
two phases of market research - ANS-strategic market research, serves as a
surveillance of the marketplace. tactical market research, requires investigation into a
specific need or requirement.
extent of market research - ANS-extent of market research will vary depending on
factors such as urgency, the estimated dollar value of their procurement, complexity,
past experience, the amount of information already available.
documentation of market research - ANS-the documentation typically consists of a
memorandum for record describing the purpose and details of the research effort.
small business administration - ANS-FAR part 19.201 (a) states that you, the
Contracting professional, or to provide maximum practical opportunities to business
concerns classified in the following categories. small business, veteran-owned small
business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, hubzone small business,
small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business.
commodities - ANS-supplies in government contracting. Supplies are all property exept
land or interest in land. Means a thing.
agencies - ANS-shall use simplified acquisition procedures to the maximum extent
practicable for all purchases of supplies not exceeding the simplified acquisition
threshold. Everytime you can use SAP need to use it.
personal service contract - ANS-is characterized by the employer-employee
relationship. "as needed, or as required" is characteristic of a personal service contract.
non-personal service - ANS-if the specific duties and responsibilities of the
contractor/personnel are outlined in the terms of the contract it is considered a non
personal service.
FAR part 13 - ANS-prescribes policies and procedures for the acquisition of supplies
and services, including Construction, when the aggregate amount does not exceed the
simplified acquisition threshold.
standard form 1442 - ANS-for Acquisitions not expected to exceed the simplified
acquisition threshold for other than commercial items, use any appropriate combination
of the procedures in Parts 13, 14, 15, and 36, including the standard form 1442.
Hammers and glue 1442.
disclosure of magnitude - ANS-far 36.204 states that advance notices and solicitations
shall State the magnitude of the requirement in terms of physical characteristics and
estimated price range. In no event shall the statement of magnitude disclose the
government's estimate.
firm-fixed-price - ANS-generally, firm fixed price contracts shall be used to acquire
Construction.
lump sum pricing - ANS-lump sum pricing Shelby used in preference to unit pricing
splitting - ANS-do not break down, commonly referred to as splitting, requirements
aggregating more than the simplified acquisition threshold or the micro purchase
threshold into several purchases that are less than the applicable threshold.
,micro purchase - ANS-means and acquisition of supplies or Services, the aggregate
amount of which does not exceed the micro purchase threshold. micro purchase
threshold is $3,500. $2,000 for construction. $2,500 for service requirements. Ford
defense against nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological attack. $20,000 in the
United States. $30,000 outside of the United States.
GPC - ANS-government-wide Purchase Card shall be the preferred method to purchase
and pay for micro purchases.
FAR part 12 - ANS-regulates the policies and procedures unique to acquisition of
commercial items.
commercial item - ANS-encompasses items that have been offered for sale to the
General Public. items that have been solvent in substantial quantities. Items requiring
modifications customary in the marketplace or minor modifications you need to the
government. commercial item does not apply to the construction requirements. far part
12 shall take precedence in the acquisition of commercial items.
standard form 44 - ANS-is a contract. Writing a contract on the spot/ need cash.
far part 13.5 simplified procedures for certain commercial items - ANS-the sap can be
used for the acquisition of commercial items up to seven million dollars. 13 million
dollars for Acquisitions described in 13.500.
the process of acquiring architect Engineering Services is unique. - ANS-it is the only
process in which the CO does not select the firm's to be awarded contracts. Instead, a
board comprised of experts in the field of architecture, engineering, construction and
government Acquisitions is convened to evaluate and select the potential awardee.
short selection process - ANS-not expected to exceed the SAT. under the first method,
the board reviews the offers and send the list to the CO or negotiation and or award.
under the second method, the chairperson, who is always a government employee,
reviews the offers, sends the final list to the agency head or designated selection official
for review and approval. the CO is still responsible for the negotiation of a fair and
reasonable price for the effort.
competitive sourcing program - ANS-the purpose of the dod's competitive sourcing
program is to implement the Office of Management and budget circular A-76 to create a
cost savings for the dod. when it makes economic sense to do so.
, AFI 38-203, commercial activities program - ANS-implements the federal policy to rely
on the private sector, to the maximum extent practical, for the performance of
commercial activities. achieve economy and enhance productivity. retain inherently
governmental functions in house. rely on the commercial sector to the maximum extent
possible.
four steps in the air force commercial activities program - ANS-determination comma
process to determine if an in-house activity is inherently governmental activity or a
commercial activity.
inventory, maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory reflecting all in-house activities
and contracted activities.
review, to determine the compelling reason for in-house performance, identify potential
candidates for cost comparison or direct conversion.
standard cost comparison, the cost-effectiveness of a conversion from in-house to
contract is determined by comparing the cost of In-House to contract performance.
market research - ANS-collecting and analyzing information about capabilities within the
market to satisfy agency needs. the first use of market research is to help identify if
commercial items are available.
two phases of market research - ANS-strategic market research, serves as a
surveillance of the marketplace. tactical market research, requires investigation into a
specific need or requirement.
extent of market research - ANS-extent of market research will vary depending on
factors such as urgency, the estimated dollar value of their procurement, complexity,
past experience, the amount of information already available.
documentation of market research - ANS-the documentation typically consists of a
memorandum for record describing the purpose and details of the research effort.
small business administration - ANS-FAR part 19.201 (a) states that you, the
Contracting professional, or to provide maximum practical opportunities to business
concerns classified in the following categories. small business, veteran-owned small
business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, hubzone small business,
small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business.
