CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
●● You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab
equipment for a health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be
compatible with the equipment currently being used at the clinic. This is
essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research identified only
one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for compatible
equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for
describing your agency's needs?
Answer: The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be
documented in the contract file.
●● You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance
at your military installation. The Base Commander has expressed the
need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor
performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations.
Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents,
which one of thefollowing documents would be included in the new
contract?
,Answer: PWS
●● Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the
first priority for satisfying a requirement for services?
Answer: Not - Federal Prison Industries
Not - The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for Purchase
From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Inventories of the requiring agencies
●● You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated
value of $450,000. Market research shows there are numerous potential
offerors that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and
delivery. The list of potential offerors includes 6 small businesses and 4
large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Answer: Not - A portion of the acquisition may be set aside exclusively
for small business
Not - The entire acquisition MUST be set aside exclusively for small
business
, Not - The entire acquisition MUST be competed between small and
large business
- The Entire acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small business
●● Which one of the following market research results would NOT
support a commerciality determination?
Answer: Not - The tool is sold on a competitive basis in substantial
quantities to multiple State governments and was developed at private
expense.
Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial
quantities in the commercial marketplace based on a catalog.
Not - The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and
will be used for nongovernment purposes.
The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not
customarily available in the commercial marketplace.
●● You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in
Louisiana. These services are of a type sold competitively in substantial
quantities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices. The
estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000.
PROCEDURES COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
●● You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab
equipment for a health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be
compatible with the equipment currently being used at the clinic. This is
essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research identified only
one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for compatible
equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for
describing your agency's needs?
Answer: The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be
documented in the contract file.
●● You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance
at your military installation. The Base Commander has expressed the
need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor
performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations.
Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents,
which one of thefollowing documents would be included in the new
contract?
,Answer: PWS
●● Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the
first priority for satisfying a requirement for services?
Answer: Not - Federal Prison Industries
Not - The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for Purchase
From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Inventories of the requiring agencies
●● You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated
value of $450,000. Market research shows there are numerous potential
offerors that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and
delivery. The list of potential offerors includes 6 small businesses and 4
large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Answer: Not - A portion of the acquisition may be set aside exclusively
for small business
Not - The entire acquisition MUST be set aside exclusively for small
business
, Not - The entire acquisition MUST be competed between small and
large business
- The Entire acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small business
●● Which one of the following market research results would NOT
support a commerciality determination?
Answer: Not - The tool is sold on a competitive basis in substantial
quantities to multiple State governments and was developed at private
expense.
Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial
quantities in the commercial marketplace based on a catalog.
Not - The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and
will be used for nongovernment purposes.
The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not
customarily available in the commercial marketplace.
●● You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in
Louisiana. These services are of a type sold competitively in substantial
quantities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices. The
estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000.
