Answers 2025/2026
Contracting Officers below the level of _________ shall be selected and appointed. -
ANSWERSHead of Contracting Activity
The simplified acquisition threshold for any contract in support of contingency operations to be
awarded and performed, or purchase to be made, outside of the U.S. is ____________ . -
ANSWERS$1.5M
The contracting officer may use competitive proposals in lieu of sealed bids if ______________ .
- ANSWERSIt is necessary to conduct discussions.
Consolidating two or more requirements for supplies or services, previously provided or
performed under separate smaller contracts into a solicitation for a single contract that is likely
to be unsuitable for award to a small business concern. - ANSWERSBundling.
Which are included in the definition of contracts? - ANSWERSLetter Contracts & Job Orders.
The contracting officer's certification can serve as approval of the justification for other than full
and open competition for a proposed contract NOT exceeding ___________ . - ANSWERS$700k.
FAR Part 6, Competition Requirements, applies to ____________ . - ANSWERSA $1 million
contract for construction.
Normally, testing and approval is appropriate in contracts for __________ . - ANSWERSProducts
requiring an approved first article to serve as a manufacturing standard.
, A qualification requirement is a government requirement for? - ANSWERSTesting or other
quality assurance demonstration that must be completed before award.
The names and addresses of all suspended contractors may be found at the ______________ . -
ANSWERSSystem for Award Management Exclusions.
Within what timeframe may previously conducted market research be used before the award of
a task or delivery order? - ANSWERSWithin 18 months, if the information is still current,
accurate, and relevant.
Contract delivery or performance schedules may be expressed by ___________ . - ANSWERSThe
specific number of days from the date of the contract.
Contracting activities shall employ simplified acquisition procedures to the maximum extent
practicable for acquisitions of commercial items not exceeding ______________ . -
ANSWERS$7M.
A Contracting Officer's decision not to set aside an acquisition for HUBZone or SDVOSB when it
is at or below the simplified acquisition threshold _____________ . - ANSWERSIs not subject to
review under FAR Part 19.4.
Micro-purchases may be awarded without soliciting competitive quotations if
______________ . - ANSWERSThe Contracting Officer determines the price to be fair and
reasonable.
Which of the following concerning descriptive literature is true? - ANSWERSThe Contracting
Officer may waive the requirement for descriptive literature.
A pre-bid conference is never to be used for _______________ . - ANSWERSSubstituting an
amendment for an ambiguous invitation.