CON 237 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DEFINITIVE SOLUTIONS

CON 237 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DEFINITIVE SOLUTIONS "You have a requirement for four military-unique fighter aircraft parts. Each part is estimated to cost 1.6 million. - CORRECT ANSWER Simplified acquisition procedures CANNOT be used." "You have a requirement to purchase equipment that was previously developed at Government expense and sold exclusively to the military. This type of item is: - CORRECT ANSWER A non-developmental item" "Evaluation factors are: - CORRECT ANSWER Stated in the solicitation" "An oral solicitation may be used for: - CORRECT ANSWER Construction less than $2,000" "The required sources of supplies and services can be found in: - CORRECT ANSWER FAR Part 8" "Market research is performed - CORRECT ANSWER To determine if commercial or non-developmental items are available to satisfy agency needs" "The implied warranty of merchantability means that an item is: - CORRECT ANSWER Reasonably fit for the ordinary purposes for which such items are used." "A training facility needs to purchase 50 binders from a local office supply store. The price for the binders is $20 each. What is the preferred method of purchase? - CORRECT ANSWER The Governmentwide commercial purchase card" "The competition requirement for micro-purchases is: - CORRECT ANSWER There is no formal requirement for competition for micro-purchases" "The priority for required sources of supplies is: inventories of the requiring agency, excess from other agencies, - CORRECT ANSWER Federal prison industries, committee for purchase from people who are blind or Severly Disabled, Government wholesale sources, commercial sources" "Requirements that cannot be met by a required source of supplies or services and are expected to ___________ are automatically reserved exclusively for small businesses. - CORRECT ANSWER Exceed $5,000, nut not exceeed $250,000" "You may cancel a unilateral purchase order if: - CORRECT ANSWER The contractor accepts the cancellation and does not claim cost were incurred from the beginning performance" "There is a requirement to purchase recreational equipment for base playgrounds. Market research has determined that there is a large variety of playground equipment available to the general public from many manufacturers. This type of item is a: - CORRECT ANSWER Commercial Item" "What is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources of supply? - CORRECT ANSWER Blanket purchase agreement (BPA)" "Which of the following are acceptable market research techniques? - CORRECT ANSWER All techniques listed are acceptable" "A synopsis in the GPE is generally required for: - CORRECT ANSWER Proposed contract actions exceeding $25,000." "You have a requirement to purchase temporary grounds keeping services for 6 months at Base X. The estimated dollar value for these services is $24,000. What is the preferred method of purchase? - CORRECT ANSWER Purchase Order" "In order to use simplified acquisition procedures (SAP), the aggregate value of the acquisition and all its options: - CORRECT ANSWER CANNOT exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, EXCEPT for certain commercial items." When buying a commercial item, an in-process inspection of the product need not be consistent with commercial practice - CORRECT ANSWER false" "Implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose means that an item is - CORRECT ANSWER fit for use for the particular purpose for which the government will use the item" "The contracting officer can terminate a commercial purchase order for cause - CORRECT ANSWER all choices are correct" "Which of the following is not an acceptable technique for conducting market research - CORRECT ANSWER contacting only one vendor for information" "What is the public announcement requirement for micro-purchases - CORRECT ANSWER No formal announcement is required" "Which method of purchase involves establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources? - CORRECT ANSWER Blanket purchase agreement (BPA)" "In order to use sap the aggregate value of the acquisition and all its options - CORRECT ANSWER cannot exceed the sat except for certain commercial items" "Market research is performed - CORRECT ANSWER to determing if commercial or non-developmental items are available to satisfy agency needs" "A commercial item is a supply or service that - CORRECT ANSWER is sold or offered for sale to the general public" "you have a request to buy 30 units of commercially available machining equipment. Each unit is estimated to cost approx $300,000 - CORRECT ANSWER sap can be used is wrong ans." "preferred method for micro-purchases - CORRECT ANSWER the gtc" "a non developmental item is - CORRECT ANSWER prev developed gov item" "the competition req for micropurchases is - CORRECT ANSWER to solicit full and open competition" "which method of purchase is not normally used for micropurchases - CORRECT ANSWER dd form 1155" "acquisitions for supplies and services exceeding $10k but not exceeding $250k are auto reserved for small business concerns unless the contracting officer - CORRECT ANSWER Determines that they ... market price, quality, and delivery" “ What required source has priority for services? - CORRECT ANSWER Services which are on the Procurement List maintained by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled." "The contracting officer can terminate a commercial purchase order for cause - CORRECT ANSWER All choices are correct." "When no other exceptions apply, is a Government Point of Entry (GPE) synopsis required for purchases estimated to exceed $25,000 but not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "Which type of item is LEAST preferred for satisfying Government requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER Developmental item" "Acquisitions for supplies and services exceeding $3,500, but not exceeding $150,000, are automatically reserved exclusively for small business concerns unless the contracting officer - CORRECT ANSWER Determines that they will be unable to obtain two or more offers from small businesses that are competitive in terms of market price, quality, and delivery" "You have a request to buy 30 units of commercially available machining equipment. Each unit will cost approximately $300,000 - CORRECT ANSWER SAP cannot be used." "Which method of purchase is most appropriate for requirements exceeding the micro-purchase threshold? - CORRECT ANSWER Electronic Commerce" "The Director of Training for the installation has a request to purchase 25 televisions and 25 DVD recorders for the new training facility that will open next month. Each television will cost approximately $525, and each DVD recorder about $300. - CORRECT ANSWER SAP can be used." "There is a requirement to purchase recreational equipment for base playgrounds. Market research has determined that there is a large variety of play equipment available to the general public from many manufacturers. This type of item is a: - CORRECT ANSWER Commercial item" "What is the public announcement requirement for micro-purchases? - CORRECT ANSWER No formal announcement is required." "Which of the following are acceptable techniques for conducting market research? - CORRECT ANSWER All techniques listed are acceptable." "You have been requested to procure custodial services for your installation. Your market research has indicated that: - A Nonprofit Agency Employing People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled can provide the custodial services for $95,000. - Federal Prison Industries can provide the custodial services for $93,000. - R-Clean can provide the custodial services for $92,500 and has outstanding past performance. - Rub-A-Scrub can provide the custodial services for $91,500 and has satisfactory past performance. Who must receive the award? - CORRECT ANSWER Nonprofit Agency Employing People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled" "You have a requirement to buy janitorial services for your facility. There has been a history of performance and customer service problems with the present and past contractors. Your evaluation criteria for the follow-on solicitation should contain a factor for: - CORRECT ANSWER Past performance" "A non-developmental item is: - CORRECT ANSWER Any previously developed item used exclusively for governmental purposes." "Fulfilling repetitive needs for supplies may best be satisfied by: - CORRECT ANSWER Establishing blanket purchase agreements" "The status information contained in the System for Award Management (SAM) and additional vendor files maintained by the contracting office, if any, may be used as the basis to ensure that small business concerns are provided the maximum practicable opportunities to respond to solicitations issued using simplified acquisition procedures. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose means that an item is: - CORRECT ANSWER Fit for use for the particular purpose for which the Government will use the item." "Market research shall be conducted: - CORRECT ANSWER Before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value less than the simplified acquisition threshold when adequate information is not available and the circumstances justify its cost." "A contract option may be exercised: - CORRECT ANSWER Only if the contractor agrees." "When making a commercial purchase, you may conduct an in-process inspection: - CORRECT ANSWER Only if consistent with customary commercial practice." "When should electronic commerce be used as a method of solicitation? - CORRECT ANSWER Whenever cost-effective and practicable." "You have a requirement to buy a large commercially available, prefabricated wash rack for the installation. The catalog price is $102,000. - CORRECT ANSWER Simplified acquisition procedures can be used." "An offeror's experience as an evaluation factor consists primarily of: - CORRECT ANSWER Their history of completing similar contracts and quality of their performance." "Your base commander wants 25 employees in the personnel department to attend a 1-day time-management seminar. The cost per employee will be $75 each. What is the preferred method of purchase? - CORRECT ANSWER The Governmentwide commercial purchase card" "You have a requirement to buy 10 commercially available Doppler weather systems for 10 aircraft. The total estimated cost is $135,000. What is the preferred method of purchase? - CORRECT ANSWER Purchase order" "The use of required sources of supplies or services takes precedence over the use of simplified acquisition procedures. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "The public works department at your Federal facility needs to buy repair parts for a water fountain in the building. The parts will cost about $100 and can be bought at Nuts-n-Bolts Hardware. Which method of purchase is preferred? - CORRECT ANSWER The Governmentwide commercial purchase card" "By soliciting two sources under SAP, you have satisfied the requirement to obtain competition to the maximum extent practicable. - CORRECT ANSWER False" "Evaluation factors such as price and past performance are: - CORRECT ANSWER Used to evaluate responses to a solicitation." " An oral solicitation may be used for: - CORRECT ANSWER Construction less than $2,000." "You should use SAP when: - CORRECT ANSWER The estimated value of the requirement is equal to or less than the SAT." " You have a requirement to purchase military transport vehicles that can travel over rough terrain. Market research has shown that there are no commercially developed or Government developed items that satisfy the terrain requirements. This type of item is a: [Determine if a requirement can be satisfied by purchasing a commercial or non-developmental item. (Noncommercial Items)] - CORRECT ANSWER Developmental item" "Market research is performed: - CORRECT ANSWER To determine if commercial or non-developmental items will satisfy the need" "Requirements that cannot be met by a required source of supplies or services and are expected to ___________ are automatically reserved exclusively for small businesses. - CORRECT ANSWER Exceed $3,500, but not exceed $150,000" "You have a one-time requirement for construction of a sidewalk between two buildings. The estimated cost is $10,000. What is the preferred method of purchase? - CORRECT ANSWER Purchase order" "In order to use simplified acquisition procedures (SAP), the aggregate value of the acquisition and all its options: - CORRECT ANSWER CANNOT exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, except for certain commercial items." "The required sources of supplies and services can be found in - CORRECT ANSWER FAR Part 8" "You have been requested to buy 100 hospital beds for a humanitarian effort in Pedonia. The beds need to be delivered within the next 30 days so they can be airlifted to Pedonia via military transport. Your research has indicated that: - the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled does not supply beds. - Federal Prison Industries can deliver the beds in 45 days. The price per bed is $250. - A-Med, Inc. can deliver the beds in 15 days at a price of $225 per bed. - The Army hospital on post, which has been closed, will have 150 suitable excess beds in 21 days. Based upon this information, you should - CORRECT ANSWER Obtain the beds from the Army hospital inventory" "You need a trophy engraved for the installation commander to present to the winner of the Annual Co-ed Softball Tournament. You estimate the cost to be $150. The preferred method of purchase is - CORRECT ANSWER The Governmentwide commercial purchase card" "Acquisitions for supplies and services exceeding $5,000, but not exceeding $250,000, are automatically reserved exclusively for small business concerns unless the contracting officer - CORRECT ANSWER Determines that they will be unable to obtain two or more offers from small businesses that are competitive in terms of market price, quality, and delivery" "What is the preferred method of solicitation for requirements over $25,000? - CORRECT ANSWER Electronic commerce" "You have a request to buy 30 units of commercially available machining equipment. Each unit is estimated to cost approximately $300,000. - CORRECT ANSWER Simplified acquisition procedure cannot be used" "Which of the following is NOT an acceptable technique for conducting market research? - CORRECT ANSWER Contacting only one vendor for information" "The use of required sources - CORRECT ANSWER Applies to all requirements" "Micro-purchases are: - CORRECT ANSWER Unrestricted" "You have a requirement for telecommunications components. A single telecommunications manufacturer provides all of these components to the general public. The estimated cost of these components is $145,000 - CORRECT ANSWER Simplified acquisition procedures can be used" "You may cancel a unilateral purchase order if - CORRECT ANSWER The contractor accepts the cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred from beginning performance" "You should use SAP when - CORRECT ANSWER The estimated value of the requirement is equal to or less than the SAT" "A synopsis in the GPE is generally required for - CORRECT ANSWER Proposed contract actions exceeding $25,000" "What method of purchase is preferred to purchase 10 computer mouse pads, at $3.95 each? - CORRECT ANSWER The governmentwide commercial purchase card" "Why are oral solicitations not normally used for requirements exceeding $25,00? - CORRECT ANSWER A GPE notice is required for requirements exceeding $25,00, unless exempt" "Each contracting officer maintaining additional vendor files should identify the status of each source (when the status is made known to the contracting office) in the following categories except for: - CORRECT ANSWER Education institutions" "If a solicitation states that evaluation of quotes will be inclusive of option years, it means: - CORRECT ANSWER The evaluated price includes the base period and all option periods" "Who has primary responsibility for assuring product or service quality? - CORRECT ANSWER Contractor" "Your base commander wants 25 employees in the personnel department to attend a 1-day time-management seminar. The cost per employee will be $75 each. What is the preferred method of purchase? - CORRECT ANSWER The Governmentwide commercial purchase card" "Which type of item is LEAST preferred for satisfying Government requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER Developmental item" "You are buying a commercial item and want to include options. In order to use SAP, the aggregate value of the acquisition and all its options cannot exceed - CORRECT ANSWER 7.5 Million" "The contracting officer can only terminate a purchase order for convenience. - CORRECT ANSWER When such a termination would be in the best interest of the Government" "Implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose means that an item is: - CORRECT ANSWER Fit for use for the particular purpose for which the Government will use the item" "An offeror's experience as an evaluation factor consists primarily of: - CORRECT ANSWER Their history of completing similar contracts and quality of their performance" "Market research is performed: - CORRECT ANSWER To determine if commercial or non-developmental items are available to satisfy agency needs" "You have a requirement to purchase Arabic language lessons for 200 Military personal. This type of item is a - CORRECT ANSWER Commercial Item" "You should NOT use SAP to: - CORRECT ANSWER Split requirements into several purchases to fit under the SAT" You have a requirement to buy a large commercially available, prefabricated wash rack for your installation. The catalog price is $102,000. - CORRECT ANSWER Simplified acquisition procedures can be used" "You have a requirement to purchase equipment that was previously developed at Government expense and sold exclusively to the military. This type of item is: - CORRECT ANSWER A non-developmental item" "Evaluation factors are: - CORRECT ANSWER Stated in the solicitation" "An oral solicitation may be used for: - CORRECT ANSWER Construction less than $2,000" "The required sources of supplies and services can be found in: - CORRECT ANSWER FAR Part 8" "You have a requirement for ship repair that will require a unique welding technique. You only know of a few firms that have performed this technique and selecting an inexperienced contractor could be disastrous. As such, you should primarily consider evaluating offerors': - CORRECT ANSWER Experience" "When making a commercial purchase, you may conduct an in-process inspection: - CORRECT ANSWER At ay time to check that the product being made fits your specification" "When no other exceptions apply, is a Government Point of Entry (GPE) synopsis required for purchases estimated to exceed $25,000 but not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold? - CORRECT ANSWER YES" "Market research is performed - CORRECT ANSWER To determine if commercial or non-developmental items are available to satisfy agency needs" "You have a requirement to purchase observation-surveillance drones for Navy Seal Teams. Market research reveals no commercially developed items that will meet your specification requirements. However, there is a similar drone that was developed exclusively for the Army that will satisfy the requirement. This type of item is a: - CORRECT ANSWER Non-developmental Item" "The priority for required sources of supplies is: inventories of the requiring agency, excess from other agencies, - CORRECT ANSWER Federal prison industries, committee for purchase from people who are blind or Severly Disabled, Government wholesale sources, commercial sources" "Requirements that cannot be met by a required source of supplies or services and are expected to ___________ are automatically reserved exclusively for small businesses. - CORRECT ANSWER Exceed $5,000, nut not exceeed $250,000" "You may cancel a unilateral purchase order if: - CORRECT ANSWER The contractor accepts the cancellation and does not claim cost were incurred from the beginning performance" "There is a requirement to purchase recreational equipment for base playgrounds. Market research has determined that there is a large variety of playground equipment available to the general public from many manufacturers. This type of item is a: - CORRECT ANSWER Commercial Item" "Which of the following are acceptable market research techniques? - CORRECT ANSWER All techniques listed are acceptable" "A synopsis in the GPE is generally required for: - CORRECT ANSWER Proposed contract actions exceeding $25,000." "You have a requirement to purchase temporary grounds keeping services for 6 months at Base X. The estimated dollar value for these services is $24,000. What is the preferred method of purchase? - CORRECT ANSWER Purchase Order" "The status information contained in the System for Award Management (SAM) and additional vendor files maintained by the contracting office, if any, may be used as the basis to ensure that small business concerns are provided the maximum practicable opportunities to respond to solicitations issued using simplified acquisition procedures. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "An offeror's experience as an evaluation factor consists primarily of: - CORRECT ANSWER Their history of completing similar contracts, and quality of their performance" "In order to use simplified acquisition procedures (SAP), the aggregate value of the acquisition and all its options: - CORRECT ANSWER CANNOT exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, EXCEPT for certain commercial items." “You have a requirement to buy a large commercially available, prefabricated wash rack for your installation. The catalog price is $102,000. - CORRECT ANSWER Simplified acquisition procedures can be used" "The Director of training for the installation has a request to purchase 25 televisions and 25 DVD recorders for the new training facility that will open next month. Each television will cost approximately $525, and each DVD recorder about $150. - CORRECT ANSWER Simplified acquisition procedures can be used" "You have a requirement for ship repair that will require a unique welding technique. You only know of a few firms that have performed this technique and selecting an inexperienced contractor could be disastrous. As such, you should primarily consider evaluating offerors': - CORRECT ANSWER Experience" "When making a commercial purchase, you may conduct an in-process inspection: - CORRECT ANSWER At ay time to check that the product being made fits your specification" "When no other exceptions apply, is a Government Point of Entry (GPE) synopsis required for purchases estimated to exceed $25,000 but not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold? - CORRECT ANSWER YES" "When should electronic commerce be used as a method of solicitation? - CORRECT ANSWER Whenever cost-effective and practicable." "What method of purchase is preferred to purchase 10 computer mouse pads, at $3.95 each? - CORRECT ANSWER The Governmentwide commercial purchase card." "You have a requirement to purchase observation-surveillance drones for Navy Seal Teams. Market research reveals no commercially developed items that will meet your specification requirements. However, there is a similar drone that was developed exclusively for the Army that will satisfy the requirement. This type of item is a: - CORRECT ANSWER Non-developmental Item" "If available, practicable, and cost effective; what is a preferred method of solicitation when conducting simplified acquisitions over the micro-purchase threshold? - CORRECT ANSWER Electronic Commerce (EC)" "You have been requested to buy 100 hospital beds for a humanitarian effort in Pedonia. The beds need to be delivered within the next 30 days so they can be airlifted to Pedonia via military transport. Your research has indicated that: - the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled does not supply beds. - Federal Prison Industries can deliver the beds in 45 days. The price per bed is $250. - A-Med, Inc. can deliver the beds in 15 days at a price of $225 per bed. - The Army hospital on post, which has been closed, will have 150 suitable excess beds in 21 days. Based upon this information, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Obtain the beds from the Army hospital inventory" "The status information contained in the System for Award Management (SAM) and additional vendor files maintained by the contracting office, if any, may be used as the basis to ensure that small business concerns are provided the maximum practicable opportunities to respond to solicitations issued using simplified acquisition procedures. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "An offeror's experience as an evaluation factor consists primarily of: - CORRECT ANSWER Their history of completing similar contracts, and quality of their performance" "The use of required sources of supplies or services takes precedence over the use of simplified acquisition procedures - CORRECT ANSWER false (wrong) so pick true" "You have a request for hand-held rocket launchers for operations in Zagota. A similar item has been used by another branch of the military and should be adaptable for your needs. The approximate cost of the launchers is $300,000 - CORRECT ANSWER Simplified acquisition procedures cannot be used because the dollar value is above the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000 (is wrong answer)" "You want to include non-price factors in your evaluation criteria. Which THREE of the following are considered non-price factors? - CORRECT ANSWER past performance, experience, technical capability" "You have a req for telecom components a single telecom manufacturer provides all of these componenets to the general public. The estimated cost of these components is $145,000 - CORRECT ANSWER sap can be used" "The contracting officer shall evaluate quotations or offers inclusive of transportation charges from the shipping point of the supplier to the delivery destination - CORRECT ANSWER true" "you have a requirement to purchase a globabl positioning system for an elite mil unit. due to the mission requirements the gps must be a rugged design and able to withstand extreme environmental conditions. market research shows there are no commercially developed or gov dev systems that meet both reqs, this is a - CORRECT ANSWER non-developmental item (is wrong answer)" "each contracting office maintaining additional vendor files should id the status of each source (when the status is made known to the contracting office) in the following categories except for: - CORRECT ANSWER veteran small business (not right answer)" "Steve wants to buy - CORRECT ANSWER from the blind or severly disabled (is wrong) should be furniture usa" "what should be the last source to consider when trying to fulfill a requirement - CORRECT ANSWER commercial sources" "What should be the last source to consider when trying to fulfill a requirement? - CORRECT ANSWER Commercial sources" "You have been requested to buy 100 hospital beds for a humanitarian effort in Pedonia. The beds need to be delivered within the next 30 days so they can be airlifted to Pedonia via military transport. Your research has indicated that: - NIB/NISH does not supply beds. - Federal Prison Industries can deliver the beds in 45 days. The price per bed is $250. - A-Med, Inc. can deliver the beds in 15 days at a price of $225 per bed. - The Army hospital on post, which has been closed, will have 150 suitable excess beds in 21 days. Based upon this information, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Obtain the beds from the Army hospital inventory." A presolicitation conference is one technique used to conduct market research. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "You have a requirement to purchase observation-surveillance drones for Navy Seal Teams. Market research reveals no commercially developed items that will meet your specification requirements. However, there is a similar drone that was developed exclusively for the Army that will satisfy the requirements for the Army that will satisfy the requirement. This type of item is a:ent. This type of item is a: - CORRECT ANSWER Non-Developmental" "Which of the following should NOT affect how market research is performed? - CORRECT ANSWER The number of people in the contracting office" "By soliciting two sources under SAP, you have satisfied the requirement to obtain competition to the maximum extent practicable. - CORRECT ANSWER False" "You want to include non-price factors in your evaluation criteria. Which THREE of the following are considered non-price factors? - CORRECT ANSWER Experience, Past performance, Technical capability" "In acquisitions for commercial items, the terms of an express warranty should be: - CORRECT ANSWER Consistent with customary commercial practice" "You have a requirement for ship repair that will require a unique welding technique. You only know of a few firms that have performed this technique and selecting an inexperienced contractor could be disastrous. As such, you should primarily consider evaluating offerors': - CORRECT ANSWER Experience" "You have a requirement to buy a large commercially available, prefabricated wash rack for your installation. The catalog price is $102,000. - CORRECT ANSWER Simplified acquisition procedures can be used" "Which method of purchase involves establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources? - CORRECT ANSWER Blanket purchase agreement (BPA)" "You have a requirement to buy janitorial services for your facility. There has been a history of performance and customer service problems with the present and past contractors. Your evaluation criteria for the follow-on solicitation should contain a factor for: - CORRECT ANSWER Past performance" "You have a one-time requirement for construction of a sidewalk between two buildings. The estimated cost is $10,000. What is the preferred method of purchase? - CORRECT ANSWER Purchase order" "What required sources has priority for services? - CORRECT ANSWER Services which are on the Procurement List maintained by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled" "You have a requirement to purchase equipment that was previously developed at Government expense and sold to the military. This type of item is - CORRECT ANSWER A non-developmental item" "The installation engineers have a recurring need for 2x4s, plywood, sheetrock, and an assortment of screws and nails over the next 6 months. The estimated amount of each purchase will range from $300 to $5,000. What would be the most effective way of meeting this recurring requirement? - CORRECT ANSWER Establish blanket purchase agreements with several local suppliers" "The Director of training for the installation has a request to purchase 25 televisions and 25 DVD recorders for the new training facility that will open next month. Each television will cost approximately $525, and each DVD recorder about $150. - CORRECT ANSWER Simplified acquisition procedures can be used" "You have a requirement for four military-unique fighter aircraft parts. Each part is estimated to cost 1.6 million. - CORRECT ANSWER Simplified acquisition procedures CANNOT be used." "The implied warranty of merchantability means that an item is: - CORRECT ANSWER Reasonably fit for the ordinary purposes for which such items are used." "A training facility needs to purchase 50 binders from a local office supply store. The price for the binders is $20 each. What is the preferred method of purchase? - CORRECT ANSWER The Governmentwide commercial purchase card" "The competition requirement for micro-purchases is: - CORRECT ANSWER There is no formal requirement for competition for micro-purchases" "When should electronic commerce be used as a method of solicitation? - CORRECT ANSWER Whenever cost-effective and practicable." "What method of purchase is preferred to purchase 10 computer mouse pads, at $3.95 each? - CORRECT ANSWER The Governmentwide commercial purchase card." "If available, practicable, and cost effective; what is a preferred method of solicitation when conducting simplified acquisitions over the micro-purchase threshold? - CORRECT ANSWER Electronic Commerce (EC)" "You have been requested to buy 100 hospital beds for a humanitarian effort in Pedonia. The beds need to be delivered within the next 30 days so they can be airlifted to Pedonia via military transport. Your research has indicated that: - the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled does not supply beds. - Federal Prison Industries can deliver the beds in 45 days. The price per bed is $250. - A-Med, Inc. can deliver the beds in 15 days at a price of $225 per bed. - The Army hospital on post, which has been closed, will have 150 suitable excess beds in 21 days. Based upon this information, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Obtain the beds from the Army hospital inventory" "What is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources of supply? - CORRECT ANSWER Blanket purchase agreement (BPA)"