CON 121
uniform codification and publication of acquisition policies and procedures that apply to all
executive agencies. - ANS -FAR (federal acquisition regulation)
What is the division of the FAR? - ANS -part, subpart, section, subsection
Supplemental regulations to the FAR are
a. more restrictive
b. less restrictive - ANS -More restrictive
the DoD's supplement to the FAR - ANS -DFARS
Clauses and provisions - ANS -used to hold contractor accountable for fulfilling the contract
terms and provide government with rights to monitor performance, inspect, and accept products
and services.
where can clauses and provisions information be found - ANS -FAR clauses and provisions
matrix
What does the letter "R" in the FAR matrix indicate about a clause or provision? - ANS -It is
required
What does the letter "A" in the FAR matrix indicate about a clause or provision? - ANS -It is
required if it applies
What does the letter "O" in the FAR matrix indicate about a clause or provision? - ANS -the use
of the clause or provision is optional.
What is a deviation? - ANS -when a solicitation or contract clause is inconsistent with the FAR.
this includes omission of required clauses.
What website do we check first when looking to purchase items and goods? - ANS -GSA and
defense logistics agency disposition services.
If a product is not on GSA or the defense logistics site, what is our third source to check
availability? - ANS -FPI - federal prison industries/ UNICOR
the following items are commonly found at ________________,
brooms, brushed, furniture, clothing, electrical equipment - ANS -UNICOR, FPI
, Ability One - ANS -products produced from blind or disabled workers in the NIB or source
America program
In order to make products for DLA (defense logistics agency) the bidder or manufacture must be
- ANS -qualified - have been examined and tested to prove standards are met
the economy act - ANS -authorizes the requesting agency to enter into agreements to obtain
supplies or services by interagency acquisition if more economical than using a private source
What should a determination and Findings document explain for an interagency acquisition? -
ANS -why the style of acquisition is in the best interest of the government and the service or
supply cannot be obtained conveniently or economically by a private source
requirements document - ANS -description of the design or performance required. includes
essential physical and functional characteristics needed.
Contract data requirements list (CDRL) - ANS -describes all the data that must be provided as
deliverables
Data item description (DID) - ANS -provides instruction on format and timeframe of data
submission
minor modification - ANS -a modification that does not significantly alter the function or
essential characteristics or change the purpose of the process
When is a J&A (justification and approval) performed? - ANS -When the acquisition needs
other-than-full-and-open competition.
non-developmental item - ANS -any previously developed item used exclusively for government
purpose
What are the essential elements of a PR (purchase request)? - ANS -WHO: POC , authorized
signatures
WHAT: is to be acquired
WHEN: date items or services is required
WHERE: location of delivery or performance
HOW: funding citation or availability
and any other helpful info
Liquidated damages - ANS -Additional costs due to the contractors failure to meet the contract
schedule
variation in quantity (VIQ) - ANS -allows for variations of deliverables due to conditions of
shipping, packaging, manufacturing process
uniform codification and publication of acquisition policies and procedures that apply to all
executive agencies. - ANS -FAR (federal acquisition regulation)
What is the division of the FAR? - ANS -part, subpart, section, subsection
Supplemental regulations to the FAR are
a. more restrictive
b. less restrictive - ANS -More restrictive
the DoD's supplement to the FAR - ANS -DFARS
Clauses and provisions - ANS -used to hold contractor accountable for fulfilling the contract
terms and provide government with rights to monitor performance, inspect, and accept products
and services.
where can clauses and provisions information be found - ANS -FAR clauses and provisions
matrix
What does the letter "R" in the FAR matrix indicate about a clause or provision? - ANS -It is
required
What does the letter "A" in the FAR matrix indicate about a clause or provision? - ANS -It is
required if it applies
What does the letter "O" in the FAR matrix indicate about a clause or provision? - ANS -the use
of the clause or provision is optional.
What is a deviation? - ANS -when a solicitation or contract clause is inconsistent with the FAR.
this includes omission of required clauses.
What website do we check first when looking to purchase items and goods? - ANS -GSA and
defense logistics agency disposition services.
If a product is not on GSA or the defense logistics site, what is our third source to check
availability? - ANS -FPI - federal prison industries/ UNICOR
the following items are commonly found at ________________,
brooms, brushed, furniture, clothing, electrical equipment - ANS -UNICOR, FPI
, Ability One - ANS -products produced from blind or disabled workers in the NIB or source
America program
In order to make products for DLA (defense logistics agency) the bidder or manufacture must be
- ANS -qualified - have been examined and tested to prove standards are met
the economy act - ANS -authorizes the requesting agency to enter into agreements to obtain
supplies or services by interagency acquisition if more economical than using a private source
What should a determination and Findings document explain for an interagency acquisition? -
ANS -why the style of acquisition is in the best interest of the government and the service or
supply cannot be obtained conveniently or economically by a private source
requirements document - ANS -description of the design or performance required. includes
essential physical and functional characteristics needed.
Contract data requirements list (CDRL) - ANS -describes all the data that must be provided as
deliverables
Data item description (DID) - ANS -provides instruction on format and timeframe of data
submission
minor modification - ANS -a modification that does not significantly alter the function or
essential characteristics or change the purpose of the process
When is a J&A (justification and approval) performed? - ANS -When the acquisition needs
other-than-full-and-open competition.
non-developmental item - ANS -any previously developed item used exclusively for government
purpose
What are the essential elements of a PR (purchase request)? - ANS -WHO: POC , authorized
signatures
WHAT: is to be acquired
WHEN: date items or services is required
WHERE: location of delivery or performance
HOW: funding citation or availability
and any other helpful info
Liquidated damages - ANS -Additional costs due to the contractors failure to meet the contract
schedule
variation in quantity (VIQ) - ANS -allows for variations of deliverables due to conditions of
shipping, packaging, manufacturing process
