CON 237 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES EXAM 2024 COMPLETE

You have a request to purchase 1,500 commercially available sheds, one for each family housing unit. Each shed will cost $1,500 (total of $2.25 million). ANSWER: - ? Choose from the remaining answers below: -Simplified acquisition procedures can be used ONLY if the contracting officer requests a request for proposals (RFP). -Simplified acquisition procedures can be used. What is the preferred method of solicitation for requirements over $25,000? ANSWER: - ? I answered Written and it was wrong. You have a requirement to buy janitorial services for your facility. There has been a history of performance and customer service problems with the present and past contractors. Your evaluation criteria for the follow-on solicitation should contain a factor for: ANSWER: - Past performance The public works department at your Federal facility needs to buy repair parts for a water fountain in the building. The parts will cost about $100 and can be bought at Nuts-n-Bolts Hardware. Which method of purchase is preferred? ANSWER: - The Governmentwide commercial purchase card A contract option may be exercised: ANSWER: - ? This answer is wrong Only if the contractor agrees. In acquisitions for commercial items, the terms of an express warranty should be: ANSWER: - Consistent with customary commercial practice Which of the following are acceptable market research techniques? ANSWER: - All techniques listed are acceptable. Which method of purchase is the most appropriate for requirements exceeding the the micro-purchase threshold? ANSWER: - Purchase Order A commercial item is a supply or service that: ANSWER: - -Requires extensive modifications unique to the Government. -Is a previously developed item used exclusively for governmental purposes. -Is sold or offered for sale to the general public.* -Is not available to the general public. The required sources of supplies and services can be found in: ANSWER: - FAR Part 8 A synopsis in the GPE is generally required for: ANSWER: - Proposed contract actions exceeding $25,000 You have a one-time requirement for construction of a sidewalk between two buildings. The estimated cost is $10,000. What is the preferred method of purchase? ANSWER: - Purchase order Steve wants to buy eight five-shelf bookcases for his staff's new office space. The staff will be moving to their new location in 3 months. His existing office space will be occupied by another office and the existing bookcases will remain there. Market research has indicated that: - Federal Prison Industries has a delivery date of 6 months after the receipt of the order. They have a five-shelf bookcase for $139. - NIB/NISH (Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled) does not manufacture bookcases. - Scissors and Tape, Inc., a commercial source, can deliver 2 months after the receipt of order. They have a five-shelf bookcase for $255. - Furniture U.S.A., also a commercial source, can deliver 3 days after the receipt of order. They have a five-shelf bookcase for $145. What action should you take? ANSWER: - ? I answered delay move, but it was marked incorrect A synopsis and a solicitation may be combined when acquiring commercial items. ANSWER: - True You have a requirement to purchase equipment that was previously developed at Government expense and sold exclusively to the military. This type of item is: ANSWER: - A non-developmental item