FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM NOTES
Who-develops-a-solicitation?---ans-✔✔The-government,-and-the-buyer
Who-prepares-an-offer?---ans-✔✔The-contractor,-and-the-seller
During-the-post-award-phase-while-the-contract-is-being-performed,-who-has-
responsibility-for-quality?---ans-✔✔The-seller
Acquisition---ans-✔✔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---ans-✔✔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---ans-✔✔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---ans-✔✔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---ans-✔✔-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.
DOD-KO-Requirements---ans-✔✔DFARS-201.603-2-tells-us-that-in-order-to-qualify-to-
serve-as-a-contracting-officer-with-authority-to-award-or-administer-contracts-for-amounts-
above-the-simplified-acquisition-threshold,-a-person-must:
-Have-completed-all-contracting-courses-required-for-a-contracting-officer-to-serve-in-the-
grade-in-which-the-employee-or-member-of-the-armed-forces-will-serve.
-Have-at-least-2-years-experience-in-a-contracting-position.
-Have-received-a-baccalaureate-degree-from-an-accredited-educational-institution.
-Meet-such-additional-requirements,-based-on-the-dollar-value-and-complexity-of-the-
contracts-awarded-or-administered-in-the-position,-as-may-be-established-by-the-
Secretary-of-Defense.
-DFARS-201.603-2(2)-also-lists-several-exceptions-and-amplifications-to-the-above-
qualifications-for-contracting-officer-appointments.
FAR-1.602-2---ans-✔✔Contracting-officers-are-responsible-for-ensuring-performance-of-
all-necessary-actions-for-effective-contracting,-ensuring-compliance-with-the-terms-of-the-
contract-,-and-safeguarding-the-interests-of-the-United-States-in-its-contractual-
relationships.-In-order-to-perform-these-responsibilities,-contracting-officers-should-be-
allowed-wide-latitude-to-exercise-business-judgment.
FAR-1.602-2(a)---ans-✔✔Contracting-Officers-must-ensure-sufficient-funds-are-available-
for-obligation-for-each-contract-action.
FAR-1.602-2(b)---ans-✔✔states-that-contracting-officers-shall-ensure-that-contractors-
receive-impartial,-fair,-and-equitable-treatment.-This-applies-to-all-types-of-
communications,-written-and-verbal.
FAR-1.602-2(c)---ans-✔✔Contracting-officers-shall-request-and-consider-the-advice-of-
specialists-in-audit,-law,-engineering,-information-security-,-transportation,-and-other-
fields,-as-appropriate.
FAR-1.602-2(d)---ans-✔✔states-that-contracting-officers-shall-designate-CORs-in-writing-
and-furnish-copies-to-the-contractor-and-the-contract-administration-office.
Which-part-of-the-FAR-gives-the-best-guidance-for-personal-conflict-of-interest?---ans-
✔✔FAR-part-3
Which-part-of-the-FAR-gives-the-best-guidance-for-organizational-conflict-of-interest?---
ans-✔✔FAR-part-9
Who-develops-a-solicitation?---ans-✔✔The-government,-and-the-buyer
Who-prepares-an-offer?---ans-✔✔The-contractor,-and-the-seller
During-the-post-award-phase-while-the-contract-is-being-performed,-who-has-
responsibility-for-quality?---ans-✔✔The-seller
Acquisition---ans-✔✔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---ans-✔✔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---ans-✔✔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---ans-✔✔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---ans-✔✔-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.
DOD-KO-Requirements---ans-✔✔DFARS-201.603-2-tells-us-that-in-order-to-qualify-to-
serve-as-a-contracting-officer-with-authority-to-award-or-administer-contracts-for-amounts-
above-the-simplified-acquisition-threshold,-a-person-must:
-Have-completed-all-contracting-courses-required-for-a-contracting-officer-to-serve-in-the-
grade-in-which-the-employee-or-member-of-the-armed-forces-will-serve.
-Have-at-least-2-years-experience-in-a-contracting-position.
-Have-received-a-baccalaureate-degree-from-an-accredited-educational-institution.
-Meet-such-additional-requirements,-based-on-the-dollar-value-and-complexity-of-the-
contracts-awarded-or-administered-in-the-position,-as-may-be-established-by-the-
Secretary-of-Defense.
-DFARS-201.603-2(2)-also-lists-several-exceptions-and-amplifications-to-the-above-
qualifications-for-contracting-officer-appointments.
FAR-1.602-2---ans-✔✔Contracting-officers-are-responsible-for-ensuring-performance-of-
all-necessary-actions-for-effective-contracting,-ensuring-compliance-with-the-terms-of-the-
contract-,-and-safeguarding-the-interests-of-the-United-States-in-its-contractual-
relationships.-In-order-to-perform-these-responsibilities,-contracting-officers-should-be-
allowed-wide-latitude-to-exercise-business-judgment.
FAR-1.602-2(a)---ans-✔✔Contracting-Officers-must-ensure-sufficient-funds-are-available-
for-obligation-for-each-contract-action.
FAR-1.602-2(b)---ans-✔✔states-that-contracting-officers-shall-ensure-that-contractors-
receive-impartial,-fair,-and-equitable-treatment.-This-applies-to-all-types-of-
communications,-written-and-verbal.
FAR-1.602-2(c)---ans-✔✔Contracting-officers-shall-request-and-consider-the-advice-of-
specialists-in-audit,-law,-engineering,-information-security-,-transportation,-and-other-
fields,-as-appropriate.
FAR-1.602-2(d)---ans-✔✔states-that-contracting-officers-shall-designate-CORs-in-writing-
and-furnish-copies-to-the-contractor-and-the-contract-administration-office.
Which-part-of-the-FAR-gives-the-best-guidance-for-personal-conflict-of-interest?---ans-
✔✔FAR-part-3
Which-part-of-the-FAR-gives-the-best-guidance-for-organizational-conflict-of-interest?---
ans-✔✔FAR-part-9
