CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition
Procedures Exam
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? -
Answer-A statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one quote or offer is received.
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? -
Answer-Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
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 procured using a military
specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified. Which one of the following is
correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? - Answer-The requirement should be
defined in terms that ensure it van be met by commercial products.
You are the contracting officer for a noncommercial bilateral purchase order for supplies valued at
$155,600. Which one of the following actions would be executed using a unilateral modification? -
Answer-Issuing a termination notice.
You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and past performance.
One of the unsuccessful vendors has requested information on the award decision. Which one of the
following describes the action you must take? - Answer-You must provide a brief explanation of the
basis for the award decision.
, You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services 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 the following would be included in the new
contract? - Answer-Performance Work Statement
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 rating 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? -
Answer-Vendor C is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on competition.
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send the
preliminary notice of your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe outlined in the options
clause. Which one of the following is correct? - Answer-The option must be exercised using a bilateral
modification.
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-Written solicitation
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-Ensuring quotations were marked with the date and time they
were received.
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated value of
$2,600,000. None of the exceptions if FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes
the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? - Answer-There is no requirement to
publicize this action.
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000. Market
research shows there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms of market prices,
Procedures Exam
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? -
Answer-A statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one quote or offer is received.
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? -
Answer-Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
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 procured using a military
specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified. Which one of the following is
correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? - Answer-The requirement should be
defined in terms that ensure it van be met by commercial products.
You are the contracting officer for a noncommercial bilateral purchase order for supplies valued at
$155,600. Which one of the following actions would be executed using a unilateral modification? -
Answer-Issuing a termination notice.
You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and past performance.
One of the unsuccessful vendors has requested information on the award decision. Which one of the
following describes the action you must take? - Answer-You must provide a brief explanation of the
basis for the award decision.
, You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services 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 the following would be included in the new
contract? - Answer-Performance Work Statement
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 rating 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? -
Answer-Vendor C is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on competition.
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send the
preliminary notice of your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe outlined in the options
clause. Which one of the following is correct? - Answer-The option must be exercised using a bilateral
modification.
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-Written solicitation
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-Ensuring quotations were marked with the date and time they
were received.
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated value of
$2,600,000. None of the exceptions if FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes
the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? - Answer-There is no requirement to
publicize this action.
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000. Market
research shows there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms of market prices,
