Who develops a solicitation? - Correct Answer-The government, and the buyer
Who prepares an offer? - Correct Answer-The contractor, and the seller
During the post award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for quality? - Correct Answer-
The seller
Acquisition - Correct Answer-FAR 2.101 tells us Acquisition means the acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already in existence or must be created, developed, demonstrated,
and evaluated. Acquisition begins at the point
when agency needs are established and includes the description of requirements to satisfy agency needs, solicitation and selection of sources, award of contracts, contract financing, contract performance, contract administration, and those technical and management functions directly related to
the process of fulfilling agency needs by contract.
Acquisition Team - Correct Answer-FAR 1.102-3 describes the Acquisition Team as consisting of all participants in Government acquisition including not only representatives
of the technical, supply, and procurement communities but also the customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services.
The KO's Role on the Acquisition Team - Correct Answer-FAR 1.102-4(a) states Government members of the Acquisition Team must be empowered to make acquisition decisions within their areas of responsibility, including selection, negotiation, and administration of contracts consistent with the Guiding Principles. In particular, the contracting officer must have the authority to the maximum extent