CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES QUESTIONS WITH
DEFINITIVE SOLUTIONS 2025 NEWEST|GRADE A+
QUESTION: T01.E02a
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a health
clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently
being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research
identified only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for compatible equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's
needs?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is never permitted when
using SAP
B. Documenting the rationale for restricting the requirement to one manufacturer
C. The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the
contract file. CORRECT
D. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is only permitted if the product is
commercial
QUESTION: T02.E01c
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct.
✓✓Correct Answer: A. Buyers are encouraged to use best value
B. Evaluation subfactors must be listed
C. The relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated
D. It is not necessary to include the basis on which award will be made
QUESTION: T03.E03b
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial
services is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was NOT accepted in writing
by the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. The purchase order is considered cancelled once the contracting
officer verifies the contractor has received the government's written cancellation
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,B. The purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the governments
written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred
C. The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-4
D. A purchase order cannot be cancelled after award unless the contractor is in default
QUESTION: T01.E01
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses
to obtain a fair portion of Government contracts
B. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair
portion of
C. Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed the SAT in
order to maximize the use of SAP
D. The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions.
QUESTION: T02.E05a
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using
SAP?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. Records of oral price quotations are not required
B. A statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one quote or offer is
received CORRECT
C. Comparison of competitive quotes of offers is the least preferred method for determining
price reasonableness
D. Award documentation should be kept to a minimum
QUESTION: T03.E03a
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price purchase order for noncommercial
supplies that includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of
the items, the end user complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You
investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specifications in
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, the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were
accepted by the government?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. The government
B. The contractor and the government would share the cost
C. The contractor CORRECT
QUESTION: T02.E02
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchase of the same commercial service.
The estimated valve of the individual purchase's ranges from 75,000 to 500,000. Which one
of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. Purchase Order
B. Blanket Purchase Agreement CORRECT
C. Imprest Funds
D. Government Commercial Purchase Card
QUESTION: T02.E01bYou have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated
value of $18,700 that is not in support of a contingency operation. This acquisition is not
required to be required to be synopsized and access to the solicitation will not be provided
in the GPE. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this
acquisition.
✓✓Correct Answer: A. There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered
reasonable WRONG
B. Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area
C. The acquisition must utilize and open competition
D. Quotes must be solicited from well-known suppliers WRONG
QUESTION: T01.E04
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000.
Market research shows there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms
of market prices, quality and delivery. The list of potential offerors includes 4 small
businesses and 8 large businesses. Which one of the following statements is correct?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. The entire acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small business
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DEFINITIVE SOLUTIONS 2025 NEWEST|GRADE A+
QUESTION: T01.E02a
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a health
clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently
being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research
identified only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for compatible equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's
needs?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is never permitted when
using SAP
B. Documenting the rationale for restricting the requirement to one manufacturer
C. The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the
contract file. CORRECT
D. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is only permitted if the product is
commercial
QUESTION: T02.E01c
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct.
✓✓Correct Answer: A. Buyers are encouraged to use best value
B. Evaluation subfactors must be listed
C. The relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated
D. It is not necessary to include the basis on which award will be made
QUESTION: T03.E03b
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial
services is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was NOT accepted in writing
by the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. The purchase order is considered cancelled once the contracting
officer verifies the contractor has received the government's written cancellation
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,B. The purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the governments
written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred
C. The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-4
D. A purchase order cannot be cancelled after award unless the contractor is in default
QUESTION: T01.E01
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses
to obtain a fair portion of Government contracts
B. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair
portion of
C. Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed the SAT in
order to maximize the use of SAP
D. The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions.
QUESTION: T02.E05a
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using
SAP?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. Records of oral price quotations are not required
B. A statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one quote or offer is
received CORRECT
C. Comparison of competitive quotes of offers is the least preferred method for determining
price reasonableness
D. Award documentation should be kept to a minimum
QUESTION: T03.E03a
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price purchase order for noncommercial
supplies that includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of
the items, the end user complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You
investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specifications in
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, the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were
accepted by the government?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. The government
B. The contractor and the government would share the cost
C. The contractor CORRECT
QUESTION: T02.E02
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchase of the same commercial service.
The estimated valve of the individual purchase's ranges from 75,000 to 500,000. Which one
of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. Purchase Order
B. Blanket Purchase Agreement CORRECT
C. Imprest Funds
D. Government Commercial Purchase Card
QUESTION: T02.E01bYou have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated
value of $18,700 that is not in support of a contingency operation. This acquisition is not
required to be required to be synopsized and access to the solicitation will not be provided
in the GPE. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this
acquisition.
✓✓Correct Answer: A. There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered
reasonable WRONG
B. Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area
C. The acquisition must utilize and open competition
D. Quotes must be solicited from well-known suppliers WRONG
QUESTION: T01.E04
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000.
Market research shows there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms
of market prices, quality and delivery. The list of potential offerors includes 4 small
businesses and 8 large businesses. Which one of the following statements is correct?
✓✓Correct Answer: A. The entire acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small business
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