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CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition
Procedures Exam with Answers
Question 1
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)?
Correct Answer
Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the
circumstances of the acquisition
Question 2
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a
health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment
currently being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs.
Market research identified only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for
compatible equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your
agency's needs?
Correct Answer
The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the
contract file.
Question 3
You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance 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
thefollowing documents would be included in the new contract?
Correct Answer
PWS
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Question 4
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for services?
Correct Answer
Inventories of the requiring agencies
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Services listed on Federal Supply Schedules
Services from Federal Prison Industries, Inc.
Not - Services from commercial sources
Services on The procurement List maintained by the committee for Purchase From
People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Question 5
You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000.
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 6
small businesses and 4 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer
Not + A portion of the acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business
The entire acquisition MUST be set aside exclusively for small business
Not + The entire acquisition MUST be competed between small and large business
Not + The Entire acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small business
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Question 6
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a
commerciality determination?
Correct Answer
Not - The tool is sold on a competitive basis in substantial quantities to multiple
State governments and was developed at private expense.
Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the
commercial marketplace based on a catalog.
Not - The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be
used for nongovernment purposes.
The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not customarily
available in the commercial marketplace.
Question 7
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These
services are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial
marketplace based on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
$1,250,000.
Which one of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer
The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
Question 8
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?
Correct Answer
Written Solicitation
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CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition
Procedures Exam with Answers
Question 1
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)?
Correct Answer
Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the
circumstances of the acquisition
Question 2
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a
health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment
currently being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs.
Market research identified only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for
compatible equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your
agency's needs?
Correct Answer
The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the
contract file.
Question 3
You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance 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
thefollowing documents would be included in the new contract?
Correct Answer
PWS
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Question 4
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for services?
Correct Answer
Inventories of the requiring agencies
------------------------------------------
Services listed on Federal Supply Schedules
Services from Federal Prison Industries, Inc.
Not - Services from commercial sources
Services on The procurement List maintained by the committee for Purchase From
People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Question 5
You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000.
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 6
small businesses and 4 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer
Not + A portion of the acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business
The entire acquisition MUST be set aside exclusively for small business
Not + The entire acquisition MUST be competed between small and large business
Not + The Entire acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small business
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Question 6
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a
commerciality determination?
Correct Answer
Not - The tool is sold on a competitive basis in substantial quantities to multiple
State governments and was developed at private expense.
Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the
commercial marketplace based on a catalog.
Not - The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be
used for nongovernment purposes.
The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not customarily
available in the commercial marketplace.
Question 7
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These
services are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial
marketplace based on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
$1,250,000.
Which one of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer
The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
Question 8
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?
Correct Answer
Written Solicitation
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