CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
TAKE 14 EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Question 1.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)?
ANSWER
Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the circumstances of the
acquisition. NOT - Contracting officers are required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR
parts 12, 13, 14, and 15 when using SAP. NOT - The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial
acquisitions. NOT - The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a
fair portion of Government contracts. NOT - Agencies may separate requirements into smaller
purchases that do not exceed SAT in order to maximize the use of SAP.
Question 2.
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 search 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.
Question 3.
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
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, Question 4.
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for services? 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
Inventories of the requiring agencies. NOT - Federal Prison Industries. NOT - The Procurement List
maintained by The Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. NOT -
Services listed on Federal Supply Schedules. quisition may be set aside exclusively for small business.
The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business.
Question 5.
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. 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 custommercial marketplace.
Question 6.
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. Which one of the
following statements is true?
ANSWER
The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
Question 7.
You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A notice
of the proposed contract action is required. Which one of the following solicitation methods
must be used?
ANSWER
NOT - Electronic Solicitation. NOT - Combined synopsis/solicitation. Written Solicitation.
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TAKE 14 EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Question 1.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)?
ANSWER
Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the circumstances of the
acquisition. NOT - Contracting officers are required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR
parts 12, 13, 14, and 15 when using SAP. NOT - The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial
acquisitions. NOT - The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a
fair portion of Government contracts. NOT - Agencies may separate requirements into smaller
purchases that do not exceed SAT in order to maximize the use of SAP.
Question 2.
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 search 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.
Question 3.
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
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, Question 4.
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for services? 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
Inventories of the requiring agencies. NOT - Federal Prison Industries. NOT - The Procurement List
maintained by The Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. NOT -
Services listed on Federal Supply Schedules. quisition may be set aside exclusively for small business.
The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business.
Question 5.
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. 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 custommercial marketplace.
Question 6.
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. Which one of the
following statements is true?
ANSWER
The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
Question 7.
You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A notice
of the proposed contract action is required. Which one of the following solicitation methods
must be used?
ANSWER
NOT - Electronic Solicitation. NOT - Combined synopsis/solicitation. Written Solicitation.
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