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AATC CON 1200 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
What part of the FAR discusses Agency Needs? Ans: FAR part 11
Why don't we use restrictive language? Ans: It prevents flexibility
and increases risk to the government if the contract fails
What is the order of preference for the documents? Ans: 1.
Documents mandated for use by law
2. Performance-oriented documents
3. Detailed design-oriented documents
4. Standards, specifications and related pubs issued by GOVT
outside Defense or Federal
What is the most preferred performance-oriented document? Ans:
Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Objectives
What is the least preferred performance-oriented document? Ans:
Statement of Work
What is the preferred document for a service? Ans: Performance
Work Statement
When do you we use statements of objective? Ans: Research and
Development
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Why would we use a statement of objectives? Ans: We use the
SOO to develop the PWS; however, the SOO does not become a
part of the contract
Is the SOO part of the contract? Ans: No, it is used to develop the
PWS but does not become part of the contract
If you have a grounds maintenance contract, what is the best
way to describe that? Ans: Outline maintenance standards (keep
grass between 1"-1.25")
What is a purchase request? Ans: A customer created, forwarded
to the contracting team document that contains the following:
1. A description of what is to be acquired
2. Fund citation
3. Required delivery dates
4. Delivery or performance location
5. Requiring activity point of contact
What block requires a signature on the DA 3953? Ans: Block 19 is
where the funding citation will be listed and you will be able to
verify not only the amount of the funds but also what type and the
life of the fund.
What was the dollar threshold for "Make-or-Buy"? Ans: Greater
than $15 million except when the proposed contract is R&D and if
prototypes or hardware are involved.
AATC CON 1200 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
What part of the FAR discusses Agency Needs? Ans: FAR part 11
Why don't we use restrictive language? Ans: It prevents flexibility
and increases risk to the government if the contract fails
What is the order of preference for the documents? Ans: 1.
Documents mandated for use by law
2. Performance-oriented documents
3. Detailed design-oriented documents
4. Standards, specifications and related pubs issued by GOVT
outside Defense or Federal
What is the most preferred performance-oriented document? Ans:
Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Objectives
What is the least preferred performance-oriented document? Ans:
Statement of Work
What is the preferred document for a service? Ans: Performance
Work Statement
When do you we use statements of objective? Ans: Research and
Development
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Why would we use a statement of objectives? Ans: We use the
SOO to develop the PWS; however, the SOO does not become a
part of the contract
Is the SOO part of the contract? Ans: No, it is used to develop the
PWS but does not become part of the contract
If you have a grounds maintenance contract, what is the best
way to describe that? Ans: Outline maintenance standards (keep
grass between 1"-1.25")
What is a purchase request? Ans: A customer created, forwarded
to the contracting team document that contains the following:
1. A description of what is to be acquired
2. Fund citation
3. Required delivery dates
4. Delivery or performance location
5. Requiring activity point of contact
What block requires a signature on the DA 3953? Ans: Block 19 is
where the funding citation will be listed and you will be able to
verify not only the amount of the funds but also what type and the
life of the fund.
What was the dollar threshold for "Make-or-Buy"? Ans: Greater
than $15 million except when the proposed contract is R&D and if
prototypes or hardware are involved.
