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1. What are the two types of negotiated acquisitions? - ANSWER Sole
source and competitive
2. What type of contract should be used for an item that uses a very large amount
of gold and other precious metals in the manufacturing process?
a. Fixed-price with economic price adjustment
b. Firm-fixed-price with performance-based payments
c. Cost-plus-award fee
d. Time-and-materials
3. Which of the following best describes the purpose of proposal analysis?
a. To ensure the price is fair and reasonable
b. To validate the Government requirement is met
c. To determine if the proposal follows commercial practices
d. To evaluate the specifications of the product or service
,4. When a contractor submits a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing data, what
does it certify?
a. All contractor data "sweeps" have been accomplished
b. Negotiations have been completed, and the parties have come to agreement
c. The data submitted in support of a negotiations are current, accurate, and
complete
d. The data it submitted to support negotiations has been properly notarized
5. Which acquisition situation would warrant an exception to the requirement for
certified cost or pricing data?
a. Sole source award
b. Commericial item acquisition
c. Major weapon system acquisition
d. Small business award
5. Which type of solicitation may require the submission of certified cost or
pricing data? –
a. Micro purchase request
b. Invitation for bids
c. Request for quotations
d. Request for proposals
6. Which contract type shifts cost risk from the government to the contractor?
a. Labor-hour
,b. Fixed-price
c. Time-and-materials
d. Cost-reimbursement
7. When does a CO have the broadest discretion in fashioning suitable evaluation
procedures? When considering:
a. Proposals
b. Bids
c. Unsolicited proposals
d. Quotations
8. Which of the following are limited exchanges between the government and
offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated?
a. Negotiations
b. Discussions
c. Clarifications
d. Communications
9. Negotiating positions should be developed through which of the following?
a. Price or cost analysis
b. The IGCE
c. Always using a should cost analysis
d. Solely on the price analyst's judgement
, 10. During discussions, the contracting officer:
a. Should discuss aspects of an offeror's proposal if alterations or explanations
would enhance the proposal's potential for award
b. Must pursue obtaining what is best for the government value irrespective of the
evaluation factors set forth in the solicitation
c. May not negotiate with offerors for increased performance beyond mandatory
minimums
d. May favor one offeror over another during discussions
11. In the FAR, the term "discussions" is synonymous with which of the following?
a. Market Research
b. Exchanges
c. Fact-findings
d. Negotiations
12. Which of the following documents would the contracting officer use to
document the purpose, description, and outcome of negotiations?
a. Price Negotiation Memorandum
b. Standard Form 1409, Abstract of Offers
c. Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data
d. Standard Form 30, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract
13. Where in the FAR is contracting by negotiation covered?