CON 3990 ALL CONTRACTING CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FIRM A+
✔✔What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - ✔✔A unique number
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement
instrument
✔✔The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9
identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following types of
instruments is representative? - ✔✔Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and
requirements contracts
✔✔You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J
you see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - ✔✔With one or two alpha
characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
✔✔Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been
purchased recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with
market research. Which FAR part do you refer them to? - ✔✔FAR part 10
✔✔Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government
contracting? - ✔✔Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
✔✔When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - ✔✔A T&M contract may
be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate
accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs
✔✔What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid
organizational conflicts of interest? - ✔✔Prevent unfair competitive advantage
✔✔Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of
proposals include? - ✔✔Communications, discussions, and clarifications
✔✔With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR
say about Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors?
Government employees? - ✔✔May not solicit or accept gifts
✔✔What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? - ✔✔It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to
receive it
AND ANSWERS FIRM A+
✔✔What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - ✔✔A unique number
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement
instrument
✔✔The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9
identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following types of
instruments is representative? - ✔✔Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and
requirements contracts
✔✔You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J
you see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - ✔✔With one or two alpha
characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
✔✔Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been
purchased recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with
market research. Which FAR part do you refer them to? - ✔✔FAR part 10
✔✔Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government
contracting? - ✔✔Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
✔✔When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - ✔✔A T&M contract may
be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate
accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs
✔✔What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid
organizational conflicts of interest? - ✔✔Prevent unfair competitive advantage
✔✔Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of
proposals include? - ✔✔Communications, discussions, and clarifications
✔✔With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR
say about Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors?
Government employees? - ✔✔May not solicit or accept gifts
✔✔What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? - ✔✔It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to
receive it
