CON 3990 Exam FAR Parts 1-53 / CON 3990 Exam Updated 2025
Josh, a Government contract specialist, received several offers on a request for proposal
(RFP) that was set aside for a small business. In order to avoid unnecessary work, what
should be the first thing Josh should ensure when he reviews each proposal? - answers-The
proposal is from a small business.
A protest can be filed for which of the following? - answers-Solicitation
Feedback: See FAR 33.101
Of the following, which is an acceptable venue to file a protest? - answers-The agency
Contractors are required to certify that a claim is made in good faith when submitting any
claim exceeding: - answers-$100,000
Feedback: See FAR 33.207
FAR Part 1 - answers-Federal Acquisition Regulation System
FAR Part 2 - answers-Definitions of Words and Terms
FAR Part 3 - answers-Improper Business Practices & Personal Conflicts of Interest
FAR Part 4 - answers-Administrative Matters
,FAR Part 5 - answers-Publicizing Contract Actions
FAR Part 6 - answers-Competitive Requirements
FAR Part 7 - answers-Acquisition Planning
FAR Part 8 - answers-Required Sources of Supplies and Service
FAR Part 10 - answers-Market Research
FAR Part 12 - answers-Acquisition of Commercial Items
FAR Part 13 - answers-Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
FAR Part 15 - answers-Contract by Negotiation
FAR Part 16 - answers-Types of Contracts
FAR Part 19 - answers-Small Business Programs
FAR Part 31 - answers-Contract Cost Principles & Procedures
,FAR Part 33 - answers-Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
FAR Part 42 - answers-Contract Administration & Audit Services
FAR Part 44 - answers-Subcontracting Policies & Procedures
FAR Part 46 - answers-Quality Assurance
FAR Part 49 - answers-Termination of Contracts
FAR Part 50 - answers-Extraordinary contractual actions and safety act
FAR Part 51 - answers-Use of Government Sources by Contractors
FAR Part 52 - answers-Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
FAR Part 53 - answers-FORMS
Contracting Life Cycle Phases - answers-1. Pre-Award
2. Award
3. Post Award
, Communication and Decision Making Bias - answers-1. Minimize influence of Personal biases
2. Maximize the likelihood of a successful result.
3. Facilitate communication among affected parties.
Minimize the Effect of Personal Biases - answers-The contracting professional should strive
to minimize the influence of personal biases.
Maximize the likelihood of Successful Results - answers-1. AR 1.102-4(e) states that
contracting officers "should take the lead in encouraging business process innovations and
ensuring that business decisions are sound."
Facilitate Communications Among Affected Parties - answers-1. Effective communication
minimizes the effect of personal biases, maximizes the likelihood of successful results, and
facilitates communications among affected stakeholders.
Cost, quality and timeliness of products and services - answers-1. FAR 1.102-2(a) tells
contracting professionals that a guiding principle is to satisfy customers in terms of cost,
quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service.
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - answers-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
Josh, a Government contract specialist, received several offers on a request for proposal
(RFP) that was set aside for a small business. In order to avoid unnecessary work, what
should be the first thing Josh should ensure when he reviews each proposal? - answers-The
proposal is from a small business.
A protest can be filed for which of the following? - answers-Solicitation
Feedback: See FAR 33.101
Of the following, which is an acceptable venue to file a protest? - answers-The agency
Contractors are required to certify that a claim is made in good faith when submitting any
claim exceeding: - answers-$100,000
Feedback: See FAR 33.207
FAR Part 1 - answers-Federal Acquisition Regulation System
FAR Part 2 - answers-Definitions of Words and Terms
FAR Part 3 - answers-Improper Business Practices & Personal Conflicts of Interest
FAR Part 4 - answers-Administrative Matters
,FAR Part 5 - answers-Publicizing Contract Actions
FAR Part 6 - answers-Competitive Requirements
FAR Part 7 - answers-Acquisition Planning
FAR Part 8 - answers-Required Sources of Supplies and Service
FAR Part 10 - answers-Market Research
FAR Part 12 - answers-Acquisition of Commercial Items
FAR Part 13 - answers-Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
FAR Part 15 - answers-Contract by Negotiation
FAR Part 16 - answers-Types of Contracts
FAR Part 19 - answers-Small Business Programs
FAR Part 31 - answers-Contract Cost Principles & Procedures
,FAR Part 33 - answers-Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
FAR Part 42 - answers-Contract Administration & Audit Services
FAR Part 44 - answers-Subcontracting Policies & Procedures
FAR Part 46 - answers-Quality Assurance
FAR Part 49 - answers-Termination of Contracts
FAR Part 50 - answers-Extraordinary contractual actions and safety act
FAR Part 51 - answers-Use of Government Sources by Contractors
FAR Part 52 - answers-Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
FAR Part 53 - answers-FORMS
Contracting Life Cycle Phases - answers-1. Pre-Award
2. Award
3. Post Award
, Communication and Decision Making Bias - answers-1. Minimize influence of Personal biases
2. Maximize the likelihood of a successful result.
3. Facilitate communication among affected parties.
Minimize the Effect of Personal Biases - answers-The contracting professional should strive
to minimize the influence of personal biases.
Maximize the likelihood of Successful Results - answers-1. AR 1.102-4(e) states that
contracting officers "should take the lead in encouraging business process innovations and
ensuring that business decisions are sound."
Facilitate Communications Among Affected Parties - answers-1. Effective communication
minimizes the effect of personal biases, maximizes the likelihood of successful results, and
facilitates communications among affected stakeholders.
Cost, quality and timeliness of products and services - answers-1. FAR 1.102-2(a) tells
contracting professionals that a guiding principle is to satisfy customers in terms of cost,
quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service.
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - answers-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
