FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM NOTES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2025/2025

FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM NOTES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2025/2025 Who develops a solicitation? - correct answers-The government, and the buyer Who prepares an offer? - correct answers-The contractor, and the seller During the post award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for quality? - correct answers-The seller Acquisition - correct answers-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 answers-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 answers-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 practicable and consistent with law, to determine the application of rules, regulations, and policies, on a specific contract. KO Appointments - correct answers-FAR 1.603-2 requires appointing officials, when selecting contracting officers, to consider the complexity and dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned and the candidate's experience, training, education, business acumen, judgment, character, and reputation. Examples of selection criteria - correct answers--Experience in Government contracting and administration, commercial purchasing, or related fields. -Education or special training in business administration, law, accounting, engineering, or related fields. Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures, including this and other applicable regulations. -Specialized knowledge in the particular assigned field of contracting. -Satisfactory completion of acquisition training courses.