413th CSB CORB Question and answers
verified to pass
Factors to consider prior to termination for default - correct answers FAR 49
KO will consider:
- terms of the contract
- specific failure of contractor and excuses
- availability of supplies/services from other sources
- effect of termination on Ktr's ability to support other contracts
- effect on loans, progress payments, advance payments
- other pertinent facts
What should you consider when determining if a Ktr can bid on Contract with
inside knowledge? - correct answers FAR 9
-Organizational conflict of Interest, real or perceived
-Get legal counsel and advice of technical experts
-Recommend HCA resolve or waive
Can a KTR be a voting member of SSEB? - correct answers FAR 7.5
No. KTR cannot be voting member of SS Board
- Considered Inherently Governmental function
- Examples: criminal investigations, prosecutions, command of military forces,
determining budgets, determining policy, contract of Fed employees.
What part of FAR covers CAS? - correct answers FAR30
- CAS represents consistent way to handle costs
,- Determines allowability/allocability of costs
- Dictates way contractor must maintain accounting systems
9 Exceptions:
- Sealed bid
- Negotiated contracts under TINA, $2M and less
- contracts with foreign govs
- prices set by law/reg
- acq of commercial item
- NATO PHM ship program
- FFP contracts awarded with adequate price comp
What would be reasons KO needs consent before prime allowed to sub con -
correct answers FAR 44
- to protect Gov adequately
- subcontract type, complexity, value
- specifically identified in subcontracts clause
- purchasing from Gov sources
Not required for:
- CR, T &M, L-H, or letter contracts
- unpriced actions
-
Spec requires something different from Schedule. Order of precedence for
solicitation? - correct answers - Schedule
- Reps and other instructions
- Clauses
- Exhibits and attachments
, - Specs
Avenue of recourse when contractor feels entitled to additional time or
damages - correct answers FAR33
-Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR)
-File claim
-REA
-Claims Court
-Armed Svs Board Contract Appeals (ASBCA)
Defense Base Act
When does it apply? How is it implemented? Conditions for country waiver? -
correct answers FAR 28
- DBA provides disability, medical, death benefits to covered employees killed
in course of employment.
- Fed law requires all US contractors to have workers comp for employees
overseas.
- OWCP, division of longshore and harbor workers adminsDBA
- Geographic waiver may be granted based on host country having adequate
workers comp system
Delivery of computers using FY21 funds for delivery in FY22 but contractor
could have delivered immediately - correct answers FAR 31
31 USC, Bona Fide Needs Rule
O&M funds are only available for one year, therefore cannot cross FYs unless
exception applies
-exceptions: long lead time, stock level exception, project exception, non-
severable service, DOD exception for severable services not exceeding
12months, and DOD exception for year end maint and repair.
verified to pass
Factors to consider prior to termination for default - correct answers FAR 49
KO will consider:
- terms of the contract
- specific failure of contractor and excuses
- availability of supplies/services from other sources
- effect of termination on Ktr's ability to support other contracts
- effect on loans, progress payments, advance payments
- other pertinent facts
What should you consider when determining if a Ktr can bid on Contract with
inside knowledge? - correct answers FAR 9
-Organizational conflict of Interest, real or perceived
-Get legal counsel and advice of technical experts
-Recommend HCA resolve or waive
Can a KTR be a voting member of SSEB? - correct answers FAR 7.5
No. KTR cannot be voting member of SS Board
- Considered Inherently Governmental function
- Examples: criminal investigations, prosecutions, command of military forces,
determining budgets, determining policy, contract of Fed employees.
What part of FAR covers CAS? - correct answers FAR30
- CAS represents consistent way to handle costs
,- Determines allowability/allocability of costs
- Dictates way contractor must maintain accounting systems
9 Exceptions:
- Sealed bid
- Negotiated contracts under TINA, $2M and less
- contracts with foreign govs
- prices set by law/reg
- acq of commercial item
- NATO PHM ship program
- FFP contracts awarded with adequate price comp
What would be reasons KO needs consent before prime allowed to sub con -
correct answers FAR 44
- to protect Gov adequately
- subcontract type, complexity, value
- specifically identified in subcontracts clause
- purchasing from Gov sources
Not required for:
- CR, T &M, L-H, or letter contracts
- unpriced actions
-
Spec requires something different from Schedule. Order of precedence for
solicitation? - correct answers - Schedule
- Reps and other instructions
- Clauses
- Exhibits and attachments
, - Specs
Avenue of recourse when contractor feels entitled to additional time or
damages - correct answers FAR33
-Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR)
-File claim
-REA
-Claims Court
-Armed Svs Board Contract Appeals (ASBCA)
Defense Base Act
When does it apply? How is it implemented? Conditions for country waiver? -
correct answers FAR 28
- DBA provides disability, medical, death benefits to covered employees killed
in course of employment.
- Fed law requires all US contractors to have workers comp for employees
overseas.
- OWCP, division of longshore and harbor workers adminsDBA
- Geographic waiver may be granted based on host country having adequate
workers comp system
Delivery of computers using FY21 funds for delivery in FY22 but contractor
could have delivered immediately - correct answers FAR 31
31 USC, Bona Fide Needs Rule
O&M funds are only available for one year, therefore cannot cross FYs unless
exception applies
-exceptions: long lead time, stock level exception, project exception, non-
severable service, DOD exception for severable services not exceeding
12months, and DOD exception for year end maint and repair.
