CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition
Procedures
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price supply contract valued at $195,400. Which one of
the following statements about contract closeout is correct? - Answer-The contract is considered closed
once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment.
Which 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 have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial supplies is no
longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was not accepted in writing by the contractor. Which
one of the following statements is true? - Answer-The purchase order is considered cancelled if the
contractor accepts the Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred.
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 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 one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommercial supplies with an estimated value of
$235,000. The supplies are not immediately. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods
would be the most appropriate to use? - Answer-Purchase Order
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 performaing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations. Consistent with
order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of the following documents would be
included in the new contract? - Answer-A Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a supply requirement?
- Answer-Commercial sources
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8,700. Which one of the following
describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? - Answer-There is no requirement for
competition if the price is considered reasonable.
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-Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability
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 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? -
Answer-The use of simplified acquisition procedures is prohibited.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial supplies with a value
of $565,500. Two weeks after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end-user complains that the
goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items are not fully
complaint with the specification in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the
nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the Government? - Answer-The Contractor
Procedures
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price supply contract valued at $195,400. Which one of
the following statements about contract closeout is correct? - Answer-The contract is considered closed
once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment.
Which 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 have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial supplies is no
longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was not accepted in writing by the contractor. Which
one of the following statements is true? - Answer-The purchase order is considered cancelled if the
contractor accepts the Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred.
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 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 one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommercial supplies with an estimated value of
$235,000. The supplies are not immediately. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods
would be the most appropriate to use? - Answer-Purchase Order
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 performaing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations. Consistent with
order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of the following documents would be
included in the new contract? - Answer-A Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a supply requirement?
- Answer-Commercial sources
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8,700. Which one of the following
describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? - Answer-There is no requirement for
competition if the price is considered reasonable.
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-Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability
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 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? -
Answer-The use of simplified acquisition procedures is prohibited.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial supplies with a value
of $565,500. Two weeks after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end-user complains that the
goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items are not fully
complaint with the specification in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the
nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the Government? - Answer-The Contractor
