CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition
Procedures Take 14
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - Answer-Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to
the circumstances of the acquisition.
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
not - services listed on federal supply schedules
inventories of the requiring agency
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
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-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-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.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - Answer-Stating the
relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
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-documenting the quotations
not- documenting the date and time the quotations are recieved
Procedures Take 14
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - Answer-Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to
the circumstances of the acquisition.
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
not - services listed on federal supply schedules
inventories of the requiring agency
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
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-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-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.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - Answer-Stating the
relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
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-documenting the quotations
not- documenting the date and time the quotations are recieved
