FAC-C Certification Exam Notes ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Who develops a solicitation? The government, and the buyer
Who prepares an offer? The contractor, and the seller
During the post award phase while the contract is being The seller
performed, who has responsibility for quality?
Acquisition 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 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 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 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 -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 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 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) Contracting Officers must ensure sufficient funds are available for obligation for
each contract action.
FAR 1.602-2(b) states that contracting officers shall ensure that contractors receive impartial, fair,
and equitable treatment. This applies to all types of communications, written and
verbal.
CORRECT ANSWERS
Who develops a solicitation? The government, and the buyer
Who prepares an offer? The contractor, and the seller
During the post award phase while the contract is being The seller
performed, who has responsibility for quality?
Acquisition 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 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 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 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 -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 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 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) Contracting Officers must ensure sufficient funds are available for obligation for
each contract action.
FAR 1.602-2(b) states that contracting officers shall ensure that contractors receive impartial, fair,
and equitable treatment. This applies to all types of communications, written and
verbal.
