CON 1100V - Understanding Regulations
FAR 17.106-3(g) authorizes the head of the contracting activity (HCA) to approve the use of
variable unit prices under multi-year contract procedures. Can the HCA's authority be delegated
to the chief of the contracting office?
Yes
No
Not enough information Correct Ans-Yes
You are a contracting officer contemplating award of a $1,000,000 contract for other than
commercial services to be performed in Singapore. The period of performance is one year. Is the
contractor required to comply with the policy at FAR 23.504(c)?
Yes
The 30 day requirement may be extended if the contracting officer agrees in writing that
circumstances warrant a longer period of time to comply.
No Correct Ans-No
Who can sign a determination and findings justifying the use of a $30M cost-plus-award fee
contract for a DOD requirement?
Only the head of the contracting activity (HCA)
, The HCA or designee no more than one level below the HCA
An individual one level above the contracting officer
The contracting officer Correct Ans-The HCA or designee no more than one level below the
HCA
Which statement is true regarding the suspension of contractors?
Suspension decisions always apply to all divisions or other organizational elements of the
contractor without exception
A contractor's suspension is generally effective throughout the executive branch of the
government
If a cause for suspension exists, the government must always suspend the contract Correct
Ans-A contractor's suspension is generally effective throughout the executive branch of the
government.
Which statement is correct regarding the assignment of claims for a DOD $300,000 nonpersonal
services contract?
The assignment of claims may be prohibited for this contract
The assignment of claims may not be prohibited for this contract
The Assignment of Claims Act does not apply to this type of contract
The Assignment of Claims Act does not apply to service contracts Correct Ans-The
assignment of claims may not be prohibited for this contract.
FAR 17.106-3(g) authorizes the head of the contracting activity (HCA) to approve the use of
variable unit prices under multi-year contract procedures. Can the HCA's authority be delegated
to the chief of the contracting office?
Yes
No
Not enough information Correct Ans-Yes
You are a contracting officer contemplating award of a $1,000,000 contract for other than
commercial services to be performed in Singapore. The period of performance is one year. Is the
contractor required to comply with the policy at FAR 23.504(c)?
Yes
The 30 day requirement may be extended if the contracting officer agrees in writing that
circumstances warrant a longer period of time to comply.
No Correct Ans-No
Who can sign a determination and findings justifying the use of a $30M cost-plus-award fee
contract for a DOD requirement?
Only the head of the contracting activity (HCA)
, The HCA or designee no more than one level below the HCA
An individual one level above the contracting officer
The contracting officer Correct Ans-The HCA or designee no more than one level below the
HCA
Which statement is true regarding the suspension of contractors?
Suspension decisions always apply to all divisions or other organizational elements of the
contractor without exception
A contractor's suspension is generally effective throughout the executive branch of the
government
If a cause for suspension exists, the government must always suspend the contract Correct
Ans-A contractor's suspension is generally effective throughout the executive branch of the
government.
Which statement is correct regarding the assignment of claims for a DOD $300,000 nonpersonal
services contract?
The assignment of claims may be prohibited for this contract
The assignment of claims may not be prohibited for this contract
The Assignment of Claims Act does not apply to this type of contract
The Assignment of Claims Act does not apply to service contracts Correct Ans-The
assignment of claims may not be prohibited for this contract.
