CON 3900
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - answer All phases of
the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - answer Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should - answer Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - answerDD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
- answerOnly firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? -
answerOnly firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)? - answerThe DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on
contract modifications? - answerOnly contracting officers acting within the scope of their
authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications? - answerAre only
signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: - answerMust be in writing
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - answerExecutive contracting officer
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other
applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must: -
answerEnsure that each has been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind,
you know the contract: - answerHas not been awarded
, A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only used in the contract
or if it applies to the solicitation as well. John correctly answered by replying with which
of the following statements? - answerA contract clause is a term or condition used in
contracts, or in both solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award or both
before and after award
A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract.
As the Government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of
termination would you proceed with? - answerTermination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? - answerFAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority? - answerEach authority is delegable unless specifically stated
otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? - answer53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - answerA unique number
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement
instrument
The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9
identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following types of
instruments is representative? - answerIndefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and
requirements contracts
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you
see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - answerWith one or two alpha
characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been
purchased recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with
market research. Which FAR part do you refer them to? - answerFAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting?
- answerCost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - answerA T&M contract may
be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate
accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational
conflicts of interest? - answerPrevent unfair competitive advantage
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - answer All phases of
the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - answer Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should - answer Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - answerDD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
- answerOnly firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? -
answerOnly firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)? - answerThe DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on
contract modifications? - answerOnly contracting officers acting within the scope of their
authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications? - answerAre only
signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: - answerMust be in writing
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - answerExecutive contracting officer
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other
applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must: -
answerEnsure that each has been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind,
you know the contract: - answerHas not been awarded
, A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only used in the contract
or if it applies to the solicitation as well. John correctly answered by replying with which
of the following statements? - answerA contract clause is a term or condition used in
contracts, or in both solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award or both
before and after award
A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract.
As the Government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of
termination would you proceed with? - answerTermination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? - answerFAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority? - answerEach authority is delegable unless specifically stated
otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? - answer53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - answerA unique number
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement
instrument
The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9
identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following types of
instruments is representative? - answerIndefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and
requirements contracts
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you
see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - answerWith one or two alpha
characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been
purchased recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with
market research. Which FAR part do you refer them to? - answerFAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting?
- answerCost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - answerA T&M contract may
be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate
accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational
conflicts of interest? - answerPrevent unfair competitive advantage
