CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Exam
Updated All Questions and Answers from Actual
Exam
You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated
value of $415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's requirement were
received in response to the solicitation and there is no reason to believe the proposed
prices are unreasonable. Which one of the following statements about the price
reasonableness determination is most appropriate?Correct - answers-Comparison of
the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market research in support of
the fair and reasonable determination.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price supply contract valued at $195,400.
Which one of the following statements about contract closeout is correct? - answers-
The contract is considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and
final payment
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
specification in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming
supplies that were accepted by the Government? - answers-The Contractor
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of videoconferencing
equipment. Market research results identified multiple sources for this equipment in the
commercial marketplace. The purchase description requires a particular brand name
because the users are familiar with this brand of equipment and would prefer to not
have to learn how to use a different brand.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's
needs? - answers-MAYBE The requirement should be defined in terms that ensure it
can be met by commercial products.
NOT A brand name purchase description is only permitted if the item is not commercial
not maybe used bc there are no limitations.
You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A
notice of the proposed contract action is required.Which one of the following solicitation
methods must be used? - answers-Written Solicitation
, Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - answers-NOT Award documenation must be
extensive and detailed
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military
installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated
performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not meeting
the Commander's expectations.
Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of the
following documents would be included in the new contract? - answers-PWS
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? - answers-The entire acquisition must
be set aside exclusively for small business
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the
shop on your base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for
nongovernmental purposes. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $625,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? - answers-The use of simplified
acquisition procedures is authorized
You 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
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? - answers-
Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? -
answers-Buyers are encouraged to use the best value
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial
service. The estimated value of the individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to
$500,000. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most
appropriate to use? - answers-Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using
SAP is true? - answers-Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in
the solicitation
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial
item determination? - answers-The part was developed using government funding and
is only sold to DoD agencies.
Updated All Questions and Answers from Actual
Exam
You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated
value of $415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's requirement were
received in response to the solicitation and there is no reason to believe the proposed
prices are unreasonable. Which one of the following statements about the price
reasonableness determination is most appropriate?Correct - answers-Comparison of
the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market research in support of
the fair and reasonable determination.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price supply contract valued at $195,400.
Which one of the following statements about contract closeout is correct? - answers-
The contract is considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and
final payment
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
specification in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming
supplies that were accepted by the Government? - answers-The Contractor
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of videoconferencing
equipment. Market research results identified multiple sources for this equipment in the
commercial marketplace. The purchase description requires a particular brand name
because the users are familiar with this brand of equipment and would prefer to not
have to learn how to use a different brand.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's
needs? - answers-MAYBE The requirement should be defined in terms that ensure it
can be met by commercial products.
NOT A brand name purchase description is only permitted if the item is not commercial
not maybe used bc there are no limitations.
You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A
notice of the proposed contract action is required.Which one of the following solicitation
methods must be used? - answers-Written Solicitation
, Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - answers-NOT Award documenation must be
extensive and detailed
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military
installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated
performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not meeting
the Commander's expectations.
Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of the
following documents would be included in the new contract? - answers-PWS
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? - answers-The entire acquisition must
be set aside exclusively for small business
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the
shop on your base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for
nongovernmental purposes. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $625,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? - answers-The use of simplified
acquisition procedures is authorized
You 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
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? - answers-
Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? -
answers-Buyers are encouraged to use the best value
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial
service. The estimated value of the individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to
$500,000. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most
appropriate to use? - answers-Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using
SAP is true? - answers-Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in
the solicitation
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial
item determination? - answers-The part was developed using government funding and
is only sold to DoD agencies.
