CON 091 Module 1 questions and answers
2025\2026 A+ Grade
Where in the FAR does it say what you're supposed to do in the first step when using two-step sealed
bidding?
- correct answer FAR 14.503-1
Where in the FAR does it talk about a small business concern re-representing itself during contract
performance?
- correct answer FAR 19.301-2
Where in the FAR are the procedures for contracting officer determination of final indirect cost rates
when utilizing a cost-reimbursement type of contract?
- correct answer FAR 42.705-1(b)
Where in the FAR are the policies and procedures for using special contracting methods?
- correct answer FAR Part 17
Where in the FAR is the acquisition of Architect-Engineer services covered?
- correct answer FAR 36.6
If funds are required from another agency, can an agency approve a request for extraordinary
contractual relief before finding out if adequate funds are available?
- correct answer No IAW FAR 50.103-5(c)
When reviewing a contractor's purchasing system, do you have to review their policies pertaining to
small business concerns?
- correct answer Yes IAW FAR 44.303(f)
, Where does it say when a short-form pre-award survey report would be appropriate?
- correct answer FAR 9.106-4(d)
Where does it say that you can't use contracts to perform inherently governmental functions?
- correct answer FAR 7.503(a) or DFARS 207.503(e)
Are performance and payment bonds required in cost-reimbursement construction contracts?
- correct answer No IAW FAR 28.102-1 or DFARS 228.102-1
Where does it say how long a contracting officer has to accept or reject a VECP?
- correct answer FAR 48.103(b)
As required by Section 807 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005, how often are
statutory acquisition-related dollar thresholds reviewed to calculate adjustment for inflation?
- correct answer Every 5 years IAW FAR 1.109(a) or DFARS PGI 201.209
Where does it say that Pre-award Peer Reviews for competitive acquisitions shall be conducted before
issuing the solicitation, requesting final proposal revisions, and awarding the contract?
- correct answer DFARS PGI 201.170-2(a)
Where does it say how much employer's liability insurance a contractor should have under a cost-
reimbursement contract?
- correct answer At least $100K IAW FAR 28.307-2(a)
What information should be provided in addition to the Contracting Officer's Signature on contracts and
modifications?
- correct answer Telephone #, email/internet address IAW DFARS PGI 204.101(1)
What instruction should be used in preparing the determination described at FAR 7.503(e)?
- correct answer DoD Instruction 1100.22 IAW DFARS 207.503(e)(i)
Where does it say that, when negotiating contract price, the contracting officer doesn't have to reach
agreement on every element of cost in order to negotiate a fair and reasonable price?
- correct answer FAR 14.405(a)
2025\2026 A+ Grade
Where in the FAR does it say what you're supposed to do in the first step when using two-step sealed
bidding?
- correct answer FAR 14.503-1
Where in the FAR does it talk about a small business concern re-representing itself during contract
performance?
- correct answer FAR 19.301-2
Where in the FAR are the procedures for contracting officer determination of final indirect cost rates
when utilizing a cost-reimbursement type of contract?
- correct answer FAR 42.705-1(b)
Where in the FAR are the policies and procedures for using special contracting methods?
- correct answer FAR Part 17
Where in the FAR is the acquisition of Architect-Engineer services covered?
- correct answer FAR 36.6
If funds are required from another agency, can an agency approve a request for extraordinary
contractual relief before finding out if adequate funds are available?
- correct answer No IAW FAR 50.103-5(c)
When reviewing a contractor's purchasing system, do you have to review their policies pertaining to
small business concerns?
- correct answer Yes IAW FAR 44.303(f)
, Where does it say when a short-form pre-award survey report would be appropriate?
- correct answer FAR 9.106-4(d)
Where does it say that you can't use contracts to perform inherently governmental functions?
- correct answer FAR 7.503(a) or DFARS 207.503(e)
Are performance and payment bonds required in cost-reimbursement construction contracts?
- correct answer No IAW FAR 28.102-1 or DFARS 228.102-1
Where does it say how long a contracting officer has to accept or reject a VECP?
- correct answer FAR 48.103(b)
As required by Section 807 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005, how often are
statutory acquisition-related dollar thresholds reviewed to calculate adjustment for inflation?
- correct answer Every 5 years IAW FAR 1.109(a) or DFARS PGI 201.209
Where does it say that Pre-award Peer Reviews for competitive acquisitions shall be conducted before
issuing the solicitation, requesting final proposal revisions, and awarding the contract?
- correct answer DFARS PGI 201.170-2(a)
Where does it say how much employer's liability insurance a contractor should have under a cost-
reimbursement contract?
- correct answer At least $100K IAW FAR 28.307-2(a)
What information should be provided in addition to the Contracting Officer's Signature on contracts and
modifications?
- correct answer Telephone #, email/internet address IAW DFARS PGI 204.101(1)
What instruction should be used in preparing the determination described at FAR 7.503(e)?
- correct answer DoD Instruction 1100.22 IAW DFARS 207.503(e)(i)
Where does it say that, when negotiating contract price, the contracting officer doesn't have to reach
agreement on every element of cost in order to negotiate a fair and reasonable price?
- correct answer FAR 14.405(a)
