CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedure Exam - All Questions and Answers Updated.

CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedure Exam - All Questions and Answers Updated. "(T02.E05a) Which of the following is correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? - Correct answer ($)Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the appropriateness of the award decision. ($)Award documentation should be kept to a minimum." "(T02.E05c) Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract? - Correct answer ($)Suppliers written acceptance of an order. ($)Supplier furnishes the ordered supplies" "(T02.E01c) Which of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - Correct answer ($)The basis on which award will be made must be stated." ($) Buyers are encouraged to use best value. "(T01.E02) which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a requirement for supply? - Correct answer ($) Inventories of requiring agency" "(T02.E03b) Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? - Correct answer ($)Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation. (X) A formal evaluation plan must be established prior to the receipt of quotations or offers. ($)The contracting officer is required to consider all quotations and offers." "(T02.E06) Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment that utilized lowest price technically acceptable source... Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500; Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250; and Vendor C quoted a price of $132,800; - Correct answer ($)Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be base on competition." (T03.E03b) You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial services is no longer needed and must be canceled. The order was accepted in writing by the contractor. Which statement is true? - Correct answer ($)The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-4." “(T01.E05) Which one of the following market research results would support a commercial item determination? Correct answer ($) The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial qualities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices. "(T01.E02b) You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military instillation. The Base Commander...is not meeting the Commanders expectation. Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which of the following would be include in the new contract? - Correct answer ($) A performance work statement (PWS)" "(T01.E06) You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the shop on your base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for nongovernmental purposes. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $625,000. Which of the following statement is true? Correct answer ($) The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorised. "(T01.E06) You have a requirement of water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. Three services are of type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace base on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000. Which of the following statement is true? Correct answer ($) The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorised. "(T01.E02a) You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of videoconferencing equipment...requires a particular brand name because the users are familiar with this brand of equipment and would prefer not to have to learn how to use...Which is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's need? - Correct answer ($)The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar products to compete." "(T02.E04) You are the contracting officer for commercial services with an estimated value of $780,000. Four quotations were received....which statement about price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? - Correct answer ($)Market research must be conducted or obtained to support the fair and reasonable determination." "(T01.E06) You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the shop on your base. The parts were developed using Government funds and are not offered to the general public. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $275,000. Which one of the following statements is true? - Correct answer The use of simplified acquisition procedures is prohibited." "(T03.E03a) You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial supplies with a value of $565,000...product does not work as expected... items not fully compliant with the specifications of the contract. Who bears cost responsibility? - Correct answer ($)The Contractor" "(T02.E05b) You just made a purchase for services in the amount of $20,700. You used a written solicitation to solicit from three local source...notify the unsuccessful vendors? - Correct answer ($)Notice to the unsuccessful vendors will only be given if requested." "(T03.E01b) You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send the preliminary notice...which is correct? - Correct answer ($)You may exercise the option using a unilateral modification." "(T01.E01) Which of the following statements is true regarding the polices for the use of simple acquisition procedures (SAP)? - Correct answer ($)Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the circumstances of the acquisitions. ($) Agencies cannot separate requirements into smaller purchase that do not exceeded the SAT merely to permit the use of SAP. ($)The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain fair portion of Government contracts." "(T01.E05) Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination? - Correct answer ($)The part was developed using Government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies." "(T02.E01b) You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700. This acquisition is not required to be synopsized....which describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? - Correct answer ($)Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area." "(T02.E01a) You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A notice of the proposed contract action is required... - Correct answer ($)Written solicitation" "(T03.E01a) You are the contracting officer for a noncommercial supply contract valued at $155,600... unilateral mod - Correct answer ($) Making a negotiated equitable adjustment. ()Issuing a termination notice" "(T02.01b) You have the requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. you are not required to synopsize this contract... - Correct answer ($)Quotes must be solicitated from all sources within the local trade area." "(T02.E01c) Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - Correct answer ($)Stating the relative importance to each evaluation factor is not required." "(T03.E03a) You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial services with a value of $1,425,000. Your customer notified you that one of the contractual reports was summited five days late. You investigate and verify the report was submited late... which is FALSE? - Correct answer ($)The Government must pay for reperformance of the nonconforming service because the report was accepted." "(T01.E02a) You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a health clinic that does not exceed the SAT...Market research identifies only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for compatible equipment. - Correct answer ($)The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file." "(T01.E05) which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination? - Correct answer ($)The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not customarily available in the commercial marketplace." "(T03.E02) You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price commercial services contract that was partially terminated for continence... - Correct answer ($)The contract is considered close once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment." "(T01.E06) 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 price. The estimated dollar value of this acquisition is $1,250,000... - Correct answer ($)The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized." "(T02.E05b) You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and past performance.... - Correct answer ($) You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision." "(T01.E04) You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000....th list of offerors include 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses... - Correct answer ($)The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business." "(T02.E04) You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of $178,000. Only one quotation was received...the information obtained through market research is insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and reasonable... - Correct answer ($)Recent purchase prices paid for the item under similar term and conditions should be considered if they are still a valid comparison." "(T02.E01d) You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $20,600.Access to a written solicitation will not be provided in the GPE, and none of the exceptions in FAR5.202 apply... - Correct answer ($)public space" "(T02.E01b) You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are not required to be synopsize this contract action.. - Correct answer ($)The acquisition must utilize full and open competition." "(T02.03a) Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received to a solicitation using SAP? - Correct answer (X)Safeguarding quotations to protect against unauthorized disclosure of proprietary and sensitive information. (X)Reviewing electronic and digital submissions to ensure they are readable. ($)Reviewing quotations for responsiveness." "(T02.E03a) Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in response to a solicitation using SAP? - Correct answer ($) Reviewing quotations for responsiveness" "(T01.E03) Which is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a supply requirement? - Correct answer ($)Commercial sources" "(T01.E02a) You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators. Market research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the essential physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously produced using military specifications that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified... - Correct answer ($) The requirement should be defined in terms that ensure it can be met by commercial products." "(T03.E03b) You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for noncommercial supplies is no longer needed and must be canceled. The order was accepted in writing by the contractor. Which statement is true? - Correct answer ($) The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR part 49 or FAR 52.213-4." "(T03.E02) You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price supply contract valued at $195,4000... - Correct answer ($)The contract is considered close once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment." "(T02.E01d) You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated value of $2,600,000. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? - Correct answer ($) transmitted into GPE" "(T02.E01a) You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $13,000. The use of electronic commerce is not practical, and notice of the proposed contract action is not required... - Correct answer ($) Oral solicitation" "(T02.E06) Only one quote was received in your competitive solicitation for Government-unique tool kits that utilized the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The quote, To0ol Warehouse, was determined to be technically acceptable and was for $124,500... - Correct answer (X)The award can only be made to Tool Warehouse after obtaining approval for the absence of competition." "(T02.E01a) You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of $225,000. Notice of the proposed contract action is required... - Correct answer (X) Written Solicitation" "(T02.E02) "You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial service. 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? – Correct answer Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)" "(T02.E02) You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommercial supplies with an estimated value of $235,000.The supplies are not immediately available... - Correct answer (X) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)" "You are the contracting officer for a requirement for commercial services with an estimated value of $780,000. Four quotations were received in response to the solicitation and market pricing is available. Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? - Correct answer Market research must be conducted or obtained to support the fair and reasonable determination." "Three quotes were received in response to your solicitation for training services. Evaluation was based on a tradeoff between price and past performance. The assigned past performance ratings and quoted prices were as follows: Vendor A — Unacceptable, $216,150; Vendor B — Acceptable, $248,500; and Vendor C — Outstanding, $237,200. Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct? - Correct answer Vendor C is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on competition" "Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a supply requirement? - Correct answer Commercial sources"