CON 3990 Final Exam 2026 | Verified Answers
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How long should the CPARS reporting proces take? - correct AnswersThe CPARS
reporting process should take no longer than 120 days.
Phases of the Contracting Process - correct AnswersPre-Award; Award; Post-Award
Pre-award phase consists of two primary activities: - correct Answers1. Develop
Solicitation (for our purposes, this is done by the Government or the contractor, focused
on obtaining a subcontractor).
2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor)
Award phase consists of one primary activity: - correct AnswersForm Contract:
Evaluation of Offers; Negotiation and discussion; Selection of awardees
Post-award phase consists of two primary activities: - correct Answers1. Perform
Contract
2. Close Contract
Who develops a solicitation? - correct AnswersThe Government & The Buyer.
Who prepares an offer? - correct AnswersThe Contractor and the seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has
responsibility for quality? - correct AnswersThe sellers responsibility during the post-
award phase to assure quality while the contract is being performed.
What is Acqusition? - correct AnswersAcquisition 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.
When does the acquisition begins? - correct AnswersAcquisition begins at the point
when agency needs are established
What does acquisition process includes? - correct Answers· description of requirements
to satisfy agency needs; solicitation and selection of sources;
· award of contracts;
· contract financing,
· contract performance,
· contract administration,
· technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency
needs by contract.
,What does the acquisition Team consists of? - correct AnswersAll participants in
Government acquisition:
- technical
- Supply
- Procurement
- Customers they serve
- Contractors who provide the products and services.
KO's role on ACQ team? - correct AnswersThe 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.
Considerations for the KO's appointment - correct Answers- complexity
- dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned
- candidate's experience
- training and education
- business acumen
- judgment, character, and reputation
DoD KO requirements - correct Answers1. completed all contracting courses required
for a contracting officer
2. At least 2 years experience in a contracting position.
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution.
4. Additional requirements as may be established by the Secretary of Defense.
Contracting Officer Responsibilities - correct Answers1. Ensure sufficient funds are
available for obligation for each contract action. (FAR 1.602-2(a))
2. KO shall ensure that contractors receive impartial, fair, and equitable treatment. (for
all types of coms verbal and written)
3. KO shall request and consider the advice of specialists (audit, engineering etc)
4. KO shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies to the contractor and the
contract administration office.
Transparency and Open Communications - correct Answersbusiness of acquisition
should be conducted with openness. and integrity by everyone involved in the ACQ
process
Guiding principle of the Federal Acquisition: - correct AnswersTo satisfy customers in
terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service.
Determination and Findings (D&F) - correct AnswersWritten approval by an authorized
official that is required by statute or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain
contract actions
,What is Determination in (D&F)? - correct AnswersThe "determination" is a conclusion
or decision supported by the "findings.''
What is Findings in (D&F) - correct AnswersThe findings are statements of fact or
rationale essential to support the determination and must cover each requirement of the
statute or regulation.
When is Justification and Approval (J&A) is required? - correct AnswersBefore the
following can commence:
1. negotiations for a sole source contract
2. negotiations for a contract resulting from an unsolicited proposal
3. award any other contract without providing for full and open competition
What is Deviation - correct AnswersExecuting an acquisition actions of any kind at any
stage of the acquisition process that is inconsistent with the FAR.
You need to document a business decision, such as the use of a specific contract type.
What document will you create? - correct AnswersA Determination and Findings
At the conclusion of negotiations, the contracting officer will complete a - correct
AnswersPrice Negotiation Memorandum
Prior to negotiating a sole source contract, the contracting officer must complete a -
correct AnswersJustification and Approval
To communicate with industry KO shall: - correct Answersuse electronic commerce
whenever practicable or cost-effective.
What is the governmentwide point of entry GPE? - correct AnswersThe single point
where most government purchasing opportunities and contract awards can be accessed
electronically by the public on the internet.
KO must disseminate information on proposed contract actions as follows: - correct
Answers- $15,000 - $25,000 - displaying in a public place.
- exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE)
Who is involved in Post-award orientation? - correct Answersboth Government and
contractor personnel
Post-award orientation purpose is to: - correct Answers1. Achieve a clear and mutual
understanding of all contract requirements
2. Identify and resolve potential problems (cant change the contract)
Standards of Conduct - correct Answers- Be transparent in making appropriate
disclosures
- Adequately protecting proprietary and restricted information and other resources
, - Avoiding actual or apparent conflicts of interest.
General rule of Ethical Behavior - correct Answersavoid strictly any conflict of interest or
even the appearance of a conflict of interest in Government-contractor relationships.
Solicitation and Acceptance of Gratuities by Government Personnel - correct
AnswersGovernment Personnel may not solicit gifts from anyone, for any reason.
The Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 prohibits any person from - correct Answers1. Providing,
attempting to provide, or offering to provide any kickback;
2.Soliciting, accepting, or attempting to accept any kickback
3. Including, directly or indirectly, the amount of any kickback in the contract price
charged by a subcontractor to a prime contractor or a higher tier subcontractor or in the
contract price charged by a prime contractor to the United States.
Does the Kickbacks statute imposes criminal penalties? - correct AnswersThe
Kickbacks statute imposes criminal penalties on any person who knowingly and willfully
engages in the prohibited conduct.
Disclosure. Who can have access to contractor bid or proposal information or source
selection information? - correct AnswersAuthorized person only
Who can authorize the disclosure of contractor bid or proposal information or source
selection information? - correct Answers1. Applicable agency regulations or procedures
2. Agency head
3. Contracting officer FAR 3.104-4(a)).
What are the examples of a contractor bid or proposal information? - correct Answers-
Cost or pricing data
- Indirect costs and direct labor rates
- Proprietary information about manufacturing processes, operations, or techniques
marked by the contractor
- Information marked by the contractor as "contractor bid or proposal information"
- Information marked IAW 52.215-1(e), (marked as restricted by the contractor)
What does the term "contractor bid or proposal information" means? - correct
AnswersAny information submitted to a Federal agency as part of, or in connection with,
a bid or proposal to enter into a Federal agency procurement contract, if that information
previously has not been made available to the public or disclosed publicly:
Can the any contractor bid or proposal information be provided to the 3rd Party? -
correct AnswersONLY if intended recipient completes and signs a Non-Disclosure
Agreement (DFARS 227.7103-7).
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How long should the CPARS reporting proces take? - correct AnswersThe CPARS
reporting process should take no longer than 120 days.
Phases of the Contracting Process - correct AnswersPre-Award; Award; Post-Award
Pre-award phase consists of two primary activities: - correct Answers1. Develop
Solicitation (for our purposes, this is done by the Government or the contractor, focused
on obtaining a subcontractor).
2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor)
Award phase consists of one primary activity: - correct AnswersForm Contract:
Evaluation of Offers; Negotiation and discussion; Selection of awardees
Post-award phase consists of two primary activities: - correct Answers1. Perform
Contract
2. Close Contract
Who develops a solicitation? - correct AnswersThe Government & The Buyer.
Who prepares an offer? - correct AnswersThe Contractor and the seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has
responsibility for quality? - correct AnswersThe sellers responsibility during the post-
award phase to assure quality while the contract is being performed.
What is Acqusition? - correct AnswersAcquisition 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.
When does the acquisition begins? - correct AnswersAcquisition begins at the point
when agency needs are established
What does acquisition process includes? - correct Answers· description of requirements
to satisfy agency needs; solicitation and selection of sources;
· award of contracts;
· contract financing,
· contract performance,
· contract administration,
· technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency
needs by contract.
,What does the acquisition Team consists of? - correct AnswersAll participants in
Government acquisition:
- technical
- Supply
- Procurement
- Customers they serve
- Contractors who provide the products and services.
KO's role on ACQ team? - correct AnswersThe 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.
Considerations for the KO's appointment - correct Answers- complexity
- dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned
- candidate's experience
- training and education
- business acumen
- judgment, character, and reputation
DoD KO requirements - correct Answers1. completed all contracting courses required
for a contracting officer
2. At least 2 years experience in a contracting position.
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution.
4. Additional requirements as may be established by the Secretary of Defense.
Contracting Officer Responsibilities - correct Answers1. Ensure sufficient funds are
available for obligation for each contract action. (FAR 1.602-2(a))
2. KO shall ensure that contractors receive impartial, fair, and equitable treatment. (for
all types of coms verbal and written)
3. KO shall request and consider the advice of specialists (audit, engineering etc)
4. KO shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies to the contractor and the
contract administration office.
Transparency and Open Communications - correct Answersbusiness of acquisition
should be conducted with openness. and integrity by everyone involved in the ACQ
process
Guiding principle of the Federal Acquisition: - correct AnswersTo satisfy customers in
terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service.
Determination and Findings (D&F) - correct AnswersWritten approval by an authorized
official that is required by statute or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain
contract actions
,What is Determination in (D&F)? - correct AnswersThe "determination" is a conclusion
or decision supported by the "findings.''
What is Findings in (D&F) - correct AnswersThe findings are statements of fact or
rationale essential to support the determination and must cover each requirement of the
statute or regulation.
When is Justification and Approval (J&A) is required? - correct AnswersBefore the
following can commence:
1. negotiations for a sole source contract
2. negotiations for a contract resulting from an unsolicited proposal
3. award any other contract without providing for full and open competition
What is Deviation - correct AnswersExecuting an acquisition actions of any kind at any
stage of the acquisition process that is inconsistent with the FAR.
You need to document a business decision, such as the use of a specific contract type.
What document will you create? - correct AnswersA Determination and Findings
At the conclusion of negotiations, the contracting officer will complete a - correct
AnswersPrice Negotiation Memorandum
Prior to negotiating a sole source contract, the contracting officer must complete a -
correct AnswersJustification and Approval
To communicate with industry KO shall: - correct Answersuse electronic commerce
whenever practicable or cost-effective.
What is the governmentwide point of entry GPE? - correct AnswersThe single point
where most government purchasing opportunities and contract awards can be accessed
electronically by the public on the internet.
KO must disseminate information on proposed contract actions as follows: - correct
Answers- $15,000 - $25,000 - displaying in a public place.
- exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE)
Who is involved in Post-award orientation? - correct Answersboth Government and
contractor personnel
Post-award orientation purpose is to: - correct Answers1. Achieve a clear and mutual
understanding of all contract requirements
2. Identify and resolve potential problems (cant change the contract)
Standards of Conduct - correct Answers- Be transparent in making appropriate
disclosures
- Adequately protecting proprietary and restricted information and other resources
, - Avoiding actual or apparent conflicts of interest.
General rule of Ethical Behavior - correct Answersavoid strictly any conflict of interest or
even the appearance of a conflict of interest in Government-contractor relationships.
Solicitation and Acceptance of Gratuities by Government Personnel - correct
AnswersGovernment Personnel may not solicit gifts from anyone, for any reason.
The Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 prohibits any person from - correct Answers1. Providing,
attempting to provide, or offering to provide any kickback;
2.Soliciting, accepting, or attempting to accept any kickback
3. Including, directly or indirectly, the amount of any kickback in the contract price
charged by a subcontractor to a prime contractor or a higher tier subcontractor or in the
contract price charged by a prime contractor to the United States.
Does the Kickbacks statute imposes criminal penalties? - correct AnswersThe
Kickbacks statute imposes criminal penalties on any person who knowingly and willfully
engages in the prohibited conduct.
Disclosure. Who can have access to contractor bid or proposal information or source
selection information? - correct AnswersAuthorized person only
Who can authorize the disclosure of contractor bid or proposal information or source
selection information? - correct Answers1. Applicable agency regulations or procedures
2. Agency head
3. Contracting officer FAR 3.104-4(a)).
What are the examples of a contractor bid or proposal information? - correct Answers-
Cost or pricing data
- Indirect costs and direct labor rates
- Proprietary information about manufacturing processes, operations, or techniques
marked by the contractor
- Information marked by the contractor as "contractor bid or proposal information"
- Information marked IAW 52.215-1(e), (marked as restricted by the contractor)
What does the term "contractor bid or proposal information" means? - correct
AnswersAny information submitted to a Federal agency as part of, or in connection with,
a bid or proposal to enter into a Federal agency procurement contract, if that information
previously has not been made available to the public or disclosed publicly:
Can the any contractor bid or proposal information be provided to the 3rd Party? -
correct AnswersONLY if intended recipient completes and signs a Non-Disclosure
Agreement (DFARS 227.7103-7).
