Solutions
The status information contained in the System for Award Management (SAM)
and additional vendor files maintained by the contracting office, if any, may be
used as the basis to ensure that small business concerns are provided the
maximum practicable opportunities to respond to solicitations issued using
simplified acquisition procedures. - Answer: true
You have a requirement for specific telecommunications components. A single
telecommunications manufacturer provides these components to the general
public. The estimated cost of these components is $145,000. - Answer: Simplified
acquisition procedures can be used.
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, What is the preferred method of solicitation when conducting simplified
acquisitions over the micro-purchase threshold? - Answer: Electronic Commerce
Fulfilling repetitive needs for supplies may best be satisfied by: - Answer:
Establishing blanket purchase agreements
What is the preferred method of solicitation for requirements over the micro-
purchase threshold? - Answer: Electronic commerce
Why are oral solicitations not normally used for requirements exceeding $25,000?
- Answer: A GPE notice is required for requirements exceeding $25,000, unless
exempt.
What is the public announcement requirement for micro-purchases? - Answer: No
formal announcement is required
synopsis and a solicitation may be combined when acquiring commercial items -
Answer: true
By soliciting two sources under SAP, you have satisfied the requirement to obtain
competition to the maximum extent practicable. - Answer: false
If a solicitation states that evaluation of quotes will be inclusive of option years, it
means: - Answer: The evaluated price includes the base period and all option
periods
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