Why does the Government contract for A-E Services? - -house
capability
What is the Federal law governing A-E services? - Correct Answer AE Statute HOWEVER the test answer
is Brooks Architect-Engineer Act (PL 92-582).
What are the principal requirements of the AE Statute (formerly Brooks Act)? - Correct Answer . Public
announcement
required work. Determine (MHQ firms).
What are the definitions of A-E services? - Correct Answer · Professional services which members of the
architectural and engineering profession logically or justifiably perform.
performed by registered engineer or architect.
real property.
What are the principal phases of A-E contracting? - Correct Answer · Selection
· Proposal
· Negotiation
· Contract award
· Contract performance phase
Which are AE Services? - Correct Answer Preparing Plans & Specs, Topographic Survey, Value
Engineering
, What are some of the major considerations in acquisition planning? - Correct Answer Scope complexity
Project size and budget
Urgency
Political importance
Funding stream
Availability of contract vehicles
In-house capability
What are is the order of sources to consider for A-E contracts with regard to small business utilization? -
Correct Answer 8(a)
HUBzone
Service disabled veteran
Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business
Small business set aside
Full and open competition - provides for sub-contracting or a small business reserve
What is the most common type of contract in USACE? - Correct Answer Indefinite delivery contracts
(IDC) - Type "D"
What are the advantages and limitations of indefinite delivery contracts (IDC)? - Correct Answer
Advantages
- Rates are negotiated on basic contract.
- Rates are already negotiated.
- Contracts available for 5 years...or more.
- Savings in cost and time over individual contract selections.
- Continuity among related requirements
Disadvantages
- Scope, term, and monetary limits. TORN may be required.
- Available A-E's may not be best suited for required work.
capability
What is the Federal law governing A-E services? - Correct Answer AE Statute HOWEVER the test answer
is Brooks Architect-Engineer Act (PL 92-582).
What are the principal requirements of the AE Statute (formerly Brooks Act)? - Correct Answer . Public
announcement
required work. Determine (MHQ firms).
What are the definitions of A-E services? - Correct Answer · Professional services which members of the
architectural and engineering profession logically or justifiably perform.
performed by registered engineer or architect.
real property.
What are the principal phases of A-E contracting? - Correct Answer · Selection
· Proposal
· Negotiation
· Contract award
· Contract performance phase
Which are AE Services? - Correct Answer Preparing Plans & Specs, Topographic Survey, Value
Engineering
, What are some of the major considerations in acquisition planning? - Correct Answer Scope complexity
Project size and budget
Urgency
Political importance
Funding stream
Availability of contract vehicles
In-house capability
What are is the order of sources to consider for A-E contracts with regard to small business utilization? -
Correct Answer 8(a)
HUBzone
Service disabled veteran
Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business
Small business set aside
Full and open competition - provides for sub-contracting or a small business reserve
What is the most common type of contract in USACE? - Correct Answer Indefinite delivery contracts
(IDC) - Type "D"
What are the advantages and limitations of indefinite delivery contracts (IDC)? - Correct Answer
Advantages
- Rates are negotiated on basic contract.
- Rates are already negotiated.
- Contracts available for 5 years...or more.
- Savings in cost and time over individual contract selections.
- Continuity among related requirements
Disadvantages
- Scope, term, and monetary limits. TORN may be required.
- Available A-E's may not be best suited for required work.
