CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES TAKE 14 UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)?
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.
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 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?
The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
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?
PWS
4. Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for services?
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.
5. 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?
NOT - A portion of the acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business. The entire acquisition
must be set aside exclusively for small business.
6. Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality
determination?
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 customarily available in the commercial marketplace.
7. 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?
The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
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, 8. 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?
NOT - Electronic Solicitation. NOT - Combined synopsis/solicitation. Written Solicitation.
9. You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are not
required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the competition
requirement for this acquisition?
NOT - The acquisition must utilize full and open competition. NOT - There is no requirement for
competition if the price is considered reasonable.
10. Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct?
NOT - Evaluations subfactors must be listed. NOT - It is not necessary to include the basis on which award
will be made. NOT - Evaluations subfactors must be listed. NOT - It is not necessary to include the basis on
which award will be made. NOT - The relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated. Buyers
are encouraged to use best value. NOT - Buyers are discouraged from using best value. Stating the relative
importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required. The basis on which the award will be made
must be stated.
11. You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated value of
$2,600,000. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes
the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action?
Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
12. You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercialservice. The
estimated value of the individual purchases range from $75,000 to $500,000. Which one of the
following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
13. Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in
response to a solicitation using SAP?
Reviewing the quotations for responsibility. NOT - Reviewing electronic and digital submission to ensure
they are readable. Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability. Ensuring quotations are marked with
the date and time they were received.
14. Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is
true?
NOT - Discretion to evaluate quotations. NOT - A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating
quotations or offers. NOT - A formal evaluation plan must be established prior to receipt of quotations or
offers. NOT - For efficiency purposes, the contracting officer is not required to consider all quotations or
offers. NOT - Conducting comparative evaluations of quotations or offers is not permitted. Contracting
officers have the discretion to use the evaluation procedures prescribed in FAR parts 14 and 15. DOM - The
contracting officer is required to consider all quotations or offers.
15. You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of
$178,000. Only one quotation was received in response to the competitive solicitation, and the
information obtained through market research is insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and
reasonable. Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is
most appropriate?
The requirement must be resolicited in order to obtain competition. Recent purchases.
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ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)?
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.
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 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?
The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
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?
PWS
4. Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for services?
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.
5. 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?
NOT - A portion of the acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business. The entire acquisition
must be set aside exclusively for small business.
6. Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality
determination?
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 customarily available in the commercial marketplace.
7. 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?
The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
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, 8. 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?
NOT - Electronic Solicitation. NOT - Combined synopsis/solicitation. Written Solicitation.
9. You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are not
required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the competition
requirement for this acquisition?
NOT - The acquisition must utilize full and open competition. NOT - There is no requirement for
competition if the price is considered reasonable.
10. Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct?
NOT - Evaluations subfactors must be listed. NOT - It is not necessary to include the basis on which award
will be made. NOT - Evaluations subfactors must be listed. NOT - It is not necessary to include the basis on
which award will be made. NOT - The relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated. Buyers
are encouraged to use best value. NOT - Buyers are discouraged from using best value. Stating the relative
importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required. The basis on which the award will be made
must be stated.
11. You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated value of
$2,600,000. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes
the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action?
Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
12. You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercialservice. The
estimated value of the individual purchases range from $75,000 to $500,000. Which one of the
following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
13. Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in
response to a solicitation using SAP?
Reviewing the quotations for responsibility. NOT - Reviewing electronic and digital submission to ensure
they are readable. Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability. Ensuring quotations are marked with
the date and time they were received.
14. Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is
true?
NOT - Discretion to evaluate quotations. NOT - A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating
quotations or offers. NOT - A formal evaluation plan must be established prior to receipt of quotations or
offers. NOT - For efficiency purposes, the contracting officer is not required to consider all quotations or
offers. NOT - Conducting comparative evaluations of quotations or offers is not permitted. Contracting
officers have the discretion to use the evaluation procedures prescribed in FAR parts 14 and 15. DOM - The
contracting officer is required to consider all quotations or offers.
15. You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of
$178,000. Only one quotation was received in response to the competitive solicitation, and the
information obtained through market research is insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and
reasonable. Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is
most appropriate?
The requirement must be resolicited in order to obtain competition. Recent purchases.
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