CON 3990 Exam FAR Parts
. Which of the following best describes the purpose of proposal analysis? - ANS-To ensure
the price is fair and reasonable
. Which type of solicitation may require the submission of certified cost or pricing data? -
ANS-Request for proposals
.Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals
include: - ANS-Communications, discussions, and clarifications
Feedback: See FAR 15.306
A contract is considered physically complete when the contractor has completed all the
required deliveries and: - ANS-The Government has accepted all the items.
A contracting officer has the broadest discretion in fashioning suitable evaluation procedures
when considering: - ANS-Quotations
A contracting officer has the broadest discretion in fashioning suitable evaluation procedures
when considering: - ANS-Quotations
A contractor employee accidentally broke a test fixture that belongs to the Government and
is accountable to a Government contract. Generally speaking: - ANS-Contractors are not
held liable for loss of Government property.
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? - ANS-Termination for Cause
Feedback: See FAR 12.403(c)
A contractor is developing their pricing strategy in a competitive environment. Knowing the
required effort will result in follow-on contracts, the contractor submits an offer below
anticipated costs with the plan to recover any losses by increasing the price on follow-on
efforts. This pricing strategy is referred to as: - ANS-Buying-in
A contractor is developing their pricing strategy in a competitive environment. Knowing the
required effort will result in follow-on contracts, the contractor submits an offer below
anticipated costs with the plan to recover any losses by increasing the price on follow-on
efforts. This pricing strategy is referred to as: - ANS-Buying-in
Feedback: See FAR 3.501-1
A postaward orientation aids both Government and contractor personnel to: - ANS-Achieve a
clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements and identify and resolve
potential problems
Feedback: See FAR 42.501
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? - ANS-A 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
Feedback: See FAR 2.101
A proposal submission time and date of 2 p.m. on February 3, 2020, appeared on the cover
page of a Government solicitation. Based on the information provided at FAR 52.215-1,
,Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions, which of the following proposals is late? -
ANS-The contractor provided its proposal at 2:15 p.m. on February 3, 2020.
Feedback: See FAR 52.215-1(c)(3)
A proposal submission time and date of 2 p.m. on February 3, 2020, appeared on the cover
page of a Government solicitation. Based on the information provided at FAR 52.215-1,
Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions, which of the following proposals is late? -
ANS-The contractor provided its proposal at 2:15 p.m. on February 3, 2020.
Feedback: See FAR 52.215-1(c)(3)
A protest can be filed for which of the following? - ANS-Solicitation
Feedback: See FAR 33.101
A protest can be filed for which of the following? - ANS-Solicitation
Feedback: See FAR 33.101
A purpose of a postaward orientation is to: - ANS-Achieve a clear and mutual understanding
of all contract requirements
Feedback: See FAR 42.501(a)
Abstract of Offers Form - ANS-SF1409
According to the FAR, acceptance of supplies or services is the responsibility of whom? -
ANS-The contracting officer
Feedback: See FAR 46.502
According to the FAR, the acquisition team: - ANS-Includes the contractor
Feedback: See FAR 1.102-3
Acme Company did not make the competitive range in a source selection. When the
contracting officer asks for final proposal revisions, the contracting officer: - ANS-Has the
option to either contact Acme Company and request a final proposal revision or not contact
Acme Company
Feedback: See FAR 15.307(a)
Acme Company did not make the competitive range in a source selection. When the
contracting officer asks for final proposal revisions, the contracting officer: - ANS-Will not
contact Acme Company since it is no longer in the competition
Acquisition planning should begin: - ANS-As soon as the agency need is identified
Feedback: See FAR 7.104(a)
Acquisition planning should begin: - ANS-As soon as the agency need is identified
Feedback: See FAR 7.104(a)
Actual authority - ANS-The authority act on behalf of an agent. The COR is a good example
of actual authority. It is given by the KO, but very narrow in scope.
After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with potential
offerors? - ANS-The contracting officer
Feedback: See FAR 15.201(f) & FAR 15.303(c)
After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with potential
offerors? - ANS-The contracting officer
Feedback: See FAR 15.201(f) & FAR 15.303(c)
Agencies shall conduct market research: - ANS-Appropriate to the circumstances
Feedback: FAR 10.001
Agencies shall conduct market research: - ANS-Appropriate to the circumstances
Feedback: FAR 10.001
An overarching principle for responding to questions from all potential offerors is: -
ANS-Fairness
Feedback: See FAR 1.102(b)(3)
, An overarching principle for responding to questions from all potential offerors is: -
ANS-Fairness
Feedback: See FAR 1.102(b)(3)
At what dollar value must a contracting officer synopsize a proposed contract action in the
Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)? - ANS-Expected to exceed $25,000
Feedback: See FAR 5.101(a)(1)
At what dollar value must a contracting officer synopsize a proposed contract action in the
Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)? - ANS-Expected to exceed $25,000
Feedback: See FAR 5.101(a)(1)
Can a contractor file a protest at any time it chooses? - ANS-No, there are established
timeframes within which a contractor must file its protest.
Feedback: See FAR 33.103(e), 33.105 & 4 CFR Part 21
Can a contractor file a protest at any time it chooses? - ANS-No, there are established
timeframes within which a contractor must file its protest.
Feedback: See FAR 33.103(e), 33.105 & 4 CFR Part 21
Change orders issued under the changes clause of the contract use which form? - ANS-SF
30
Feedback: See FAR 43.201(a)
Commercial Acquisition Form - ANS-SF 1449
Commercial Items - ANS-A type of product customarily used by the general public.
Government wants to drive acquisitions to commercial items... If an RA comes to you,
attempt to guide them to a commercial solution. Can the non-commercial requirement be
met with a commercial solution?
Communication and Decision Making Bias - ANS-1. Minimize influence of Personal biases
2. Maximize the likelihood of a successful result.
3. Facilitate communication among affected parties.
Construction Form - ANS-SF 1442
Contract files for contracts using simplified acquisition procedures should be considered
closed when the contracting officer receives evidence of two things. The first is receipt of the
property or service. What is the second? - ANS-Final payment
Feedback: See FAR 4.804-2(a)
Contract Files: - ANS-FAR subpart 4.8
Tells the story of the contract and is filed in the national archives upon close out.
Contract Modifications Form - ANS-SF30
Contract Security Specs Form - ANS-DD254
Contracting Life Cycle Phases - ANS-1. Pre-Award
2. Award
3. Post Award
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - ANS-1. FAR 1.602-2(d)(7) states that contracting
officers shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies to the contractor and the contract
administration office
Contracting officers shall provide property to contractors only when it is clearly demonstrated
that: - ANS-The overall benefit to the acquisition significantly outweighs the increased cost of
administration.
Feedback: See FAR 45.102
. Which of the following best describes the purpose of proposal analysis? - ANS-To ensure
the price is fair and reasonable
. Which type of solicitation may require the submission of certified cost or pricing data? -
ANS-Request for proposals
.Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals
include: - ANS-Communications, discussions, and clarifications
Feedback: See FAR 15.306
A contract is considered physically complete when the contractor has completed all the
required deliveries and: - ANS-The Government has accepted all the items.
A contracting officer has the broadest discretion in fashioning suitable evaluation procedures
when considering: - ANS-Quotations
A contracting officer has the broadest discretion in fashioning suitable evaluation procedures
when considering: - ANS-Quotations
A contractor employee accidentally broke a test fixture that belongs to the Government and
is accountable to a Government contract. Generally speaking: - ANS-Contractors are not
held liable for loss of Government property.
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? - ANS-Termination for Cause
Feedback: See FAR 12.403(c)
A contractor is developing their pricing strategy in a competitive environment. Knowing the
required effort will result in follow-on contracts, the contractor submits an offer below
anticipated costs with the plan to recover any losses by increasing the price on follow-on
efforts. This pricing strategy is referred to as: - ANS-Buying-in
A contractor is developing their pricing strategy in a competitive environment. Knowing the
required effort will result in follow-on contracts, the contractor submits an offer below
anticipated costs with the plan to recover any losses by increasing the price on follow-on
efforts. This pricing strategy is referred to as: - ANS-Buying-in
Feedback: See FAR 3.501-1
A postaward orientation aids both Government and contractor personnel to: - ANS-Achieve a
clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements and identify and resolve
potential problems
Feedback: See FAR 42.501
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? - ANS-A 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
Feedback: See FAR 2.101
A proposal submission time and date of 2 p.m. on February 3, 2020, appeared on the cover
page of a Government solicitation. Based on the information provided at FAR 52.215-1,
,Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions, which of the following proposals is late? -
ANS-The contractor provided its proposal at 2:15 p.m. on February 3, 2020.
Feedback: See FAR 52.215-1(c)(3)
A proposal submission time and date of 2 p.m. on February 3, 2020, appeared on the cover
page of a Government solicitation. Based on the information provided at FAR 52.215-1,
Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions, which of the following proposals is late? -
ANS-The contractor provided its proposal at 2:15 p.m. on February 3, 2020.
Feedback: See FAR 52.215-1(c)(3)
A protest can be filed for which of the following? - ANS-Solicitation
Feedback: See FAR 33.101
A protest can be filed for which of the following? - ANS-Solicitation
Feedback: See FAR 33.101
A purpose of a postaward orientation is to: - ANS-Achieve a clear and mutual understanding
of all contract requirements
Feedback: See FAR 42.501(a)
Abstract of Offers Form - ANS-SF1409
According to the FAR, acceptance of supplies or services is the responsibility of whom? -
ANS-The contracting officer
Feedback: See FAR 46.502
According to the FAR, the acquisition team: - ANS-Includes the contractor
Feedback: See FAR 1.102-3
Acme Company did not make the competitive range in a source selection. When the
contracting officer asks for final proposal revisions, the contracting officer: - ANS-Has the
option to either contact Acme Company and request a final proposal revision or not contact
Acme Company
Feedback: See FAR 15.307(a)
Acme Company did not make the competitive range in a source selection. When the
contracting officer asks for final proposal revisions, the contracting officer: - ANS-Will not
contact Acme Company since it is no longer in the competition
Acquisition planning should begin: - ANS-As soon as the agency need is identified
Feedback: See FAR 7.104(a)
Acquisition planning should begin: - ANS-As soon as the agency need is identified
Feedback: See FAR 7.104(a)
Actual authority - ANS-The authority act on behalf of an agent. The COR is a good example
of actual authority. It is given by the KO, but very narrow in scope.
After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with potential
offerors? - ANS-The contracting officer
Feedback: See FAR 15.201(f) & FAR 15.303(c)
After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with potential
offerors? - ANS-The contracting officer
Feedback: See FAR 15.201(f) & FAR 15.303(c)
Agencies shall conduct market research: - ANS-Appropriate to the circumstances
Feedback: FAR 10.001
Agencies shall conduct market research: - ANS-Appropriate to the circumstances
Feedback: FAR 10.001
An overarching principle for responding to questions from all potential offerors is: -
ANS-Fairness
Feedback: See FAR 1.102(b)(3)
, An overarching principle for responding to questions from all potential offerors is: -
ANS-Fairness
Feedback: See FAR 1.102(b)(3)
At what dollar value must a contracting officer synopsize a proposed contract action in the
Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)? - ANS-Expected to exceed $25,000
Feedback: See FAR 5.101(a)(1)
At what dollar value must a contracting officer synopsize a proposed contract action in the
Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)? - ANS-Expected to exceed $25,000
Feedback: See FAR 5.101(a)(1)
Can a contractor file a protest at any time it chooses? - ANS-No, there are established
timeframes within which a contractor must file its protest.
Feedback: See FAR 33.103(e), 33.105 & 4 CFR Part 21
Can a contractor file a protest at any time it chooses? - ANS-No, there are established
timeframes within which a contractor must file its protest.
Feedback: See FAR 33.103(e), 33.105 & 4 CFR Part 21
Change orders issued under the changes clause of the contract use which form? - ANS-SF
30
Feedback: See FAR 43.201(a)
Commercial Acquisition Form - ANS-SF 1449
Commercial Items - ANS-A type of product customarily used by the general public.
Government wants to drive acquisitions to commercial items... If an RA comes to you,
attempt to guide them to a commercial solution. Can the non-commercial requirement be
met with a commercial solution?
Communication and Decision Making Bias - ANS-1. Minimize influence of Personal biases
2. Maximize the likelihood of a successful result.
3. Facilitate communication among affected parties.
Construction Form - ANS-SF 1442
Contract files for contracts using simplified acquisition procedures should be considered
closed when the contracting officer receives evidence of two things. The first is receipt of the
property or service. What is the second? - ANS-Final payment
Feedback: See FAR 4.804-2(a)
Contract Files: - ANS-FAR subpart 4.8
Tells the story of the contract and is filed in the national archives upon close out.
Contract Modifications Form - ANS-SF30
Contract Security Specs Form - ANS-DD254
Contracting Life Cycle Phases - ANS-1. Pre-Award
2. Award
3. Post Award
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - ANS-1. FAR 1.602-2(d)(7) states that contracting
officers shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies to the contractor and the contract
administration office
Contracting officers shall provide property to contractors only when it is clearly demonstrated
that: - ANS-The overall benefit to the acquisition significantly outweighs the increased cost of
administration.
Feedback: See FAR 45.102
