CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Take 14 Correct 100%

Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - Answer Not - Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the circumstances of the acquisition. Not - The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions 22. 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 Not - Contracting officers are required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR parts 12, 13, 14, and 15 when using SAP 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 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. Which one of the following statements is true? - Answer The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized. 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 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? - Answer Not - The acquisition must utilize full and open competition. Not - There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable. Not - Quotes must be solicitated from all sources within the local trade area Quotes must be solicited from at least three sources Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - Answer 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 award will be made must be stated. 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? - Answer Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE. 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? - Answer Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in response to a solicitation using SAP? - Answer Not - Reviewing the quotations for responsibility Not - Reviewing electronic and digital submission to ensure they are readable Not - Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability Ensuring quotations are marked with the date and time they were received 7. Documenting the quotations with the date and time they were received Not - Safeguarding proprietary and sensitive information in the quotations form improper release. Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? - Answer 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.