CLC 059 MANAGEMENT OF
SUBCONTRACTING COMPLIANCE.
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When FAR 52.244-6 is included in noncommercial contracts, it identifies the clauses to be
included in what kinds of subcontracts? - ANS Subcontracts for commercial or non-
developmental items.
How will the inclusion of the flow-down clauses in CD 2018-O0021 or FAR 52.244-6 impact post-
award subcontracting compliance management? For all four contracts, the procuring
contracting officer (PCO) has delegated all contract administration functions that can be
delegated. - ANS It is a best practice for the administrative contracting officer (ACO) to
conduct a post-award orientation conference and review the required flow-down clauses with
the prime contractor.
During post-award administration, we need to impress upon each prime contractor that it is the
prime contractor's responsibility to ensure that its subcontractors are complying with the flow-
down clauses.
Goal of Government Procurement - ANS Small businesses should be provided maximum
practicable opportunities to participate in government procurements.
What is a first-tier subcontract? - ANS A first-tier subcontract is defined in FAR 52.204-10 and
means a subcontract awarded directly by the prime contractor for the purpose of acquiring
supplies or services (including construction) for performance of a prime contract.
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SUBCONTRACTING COMPLIANCE.
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When FAR 52.244-6 is included in noncommercial contracts, it identifies the clauses to be
included in what kinds of subcontracts? - ANS Subcontracts for commercial or non-
developmental items.
How will the inclusion of the flow-down clauses in CD 2018-O0021 or FAR 52.244-6 impact post-
award subcontracting compliance management? For all four contracts, the procuring
contracting officer (PCO) has delegated all contract administration functions that can be
delegated. - ANS It is a best practice for the administrative contracting officer (ACO) to
conduct a post-award orientation conference and review the required flow-down clauses with
the prime contractor.
During post-award administration, we need to impress upon each prime contractor that it is the
prime contractor's responsibility to ensure that its subcontractors are complying with the flow-
down clauses.
Goal of Government Procurement - ANS Small businesses should be provided maximum
practicable opportunities to participate in government procurements.
What is a first-tier subcontract? - ANS A first-tier subcontract is defined in FAR 52.204-10 and
means a subcontract awarded directly by the prime contractor for the purpose of acquiring
supplies or services (including construction) for performance of a prime contract.
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