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Contracting Exam
You need to document a business decision, such as the use of a specific contract type.
What document will you create? - Correct Answer-A Determination and Findings (D&F)
At the conclusion of negotiations, the contracting officer will complete a what? - Correct
Answer-Price Negotiation Memorandum (PNM)
Prior to negotiation a sole source contract, the contracting officer must complete a
what? - Correct Answer-Justification and Approval (J&A)
This form is used to award negotiated contracts in which signatures of both parties on a
single document is appropriate. - Correct Answer-SF 26 - Award/Contract
This form is used to amend any solicitation or modify any contract. - Correct Answer-SF
30 - Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract
This form may be used to award either negotiated contracts or contracts utilizing sealed
bidding. - Correct Answer-SF 33 - Solicitation, Offer, and Award
Who prepares an offer? - Correct Answer-The Contractor and the seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has the
responsibility for quality? - Correct Answer-The seller
What is the means by acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or
services by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lease? -
Correct Answer-Acquisition
What FAR part covers personal conflict of interest? - Correct Answer-FAR Part 3
What FAR part covers organizational conflict of interest? - Correct Answer-FAR Part 9
What are the 3 phases of contract life cycle? - Correct Answer-Pre-Award, Award, and
Post-Award
,The Pre-award phase consists of 2 primary activities, what are they? - Correct Answer-
Develop Solicitation and Develop Offer
What one activity is in the award phase? - Correct Answer-Form the Contract
The post-award phase is comprised of 2 primary activities, what are they? - Correct
Answer-Perform Contract and Close Contract
Who develops a solitication? - Correct Answer-The Government and the buyer
Who has the authority to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with law, to
determine the application of rules, regulations, and policies, on a specific contract? -
Correct Answer-The Contracting Officer
Openness for the contracting officer applies primarily to? - Correct Answer-The
Acquisition Team, Contractor, Offerors, and The Contracting Team
What is a Determination and Findings (D&F)? - Correct Answer-Determination is a
conclusion or decision supported by the findings.
What is a special form of written approval by an authorized official that is required by
statute or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain contract actions. - Correct
Answer-A Determination and Findings (D&F)
What is it called when a practice of conducting acquisition actions of any kind at any
stage of the acquisition process that is inconsistent with the FAR? - Correct Answer-
Deviation
What is a summary of the contractor's proposal, any field pricing assistance
recommendations, including the reasons for any pertinent variances from them, the
Government's negotiation objective, and the negotiated position. Where the
determination of a fair and reasonable price is based on cost analysis, the summary
shall address each major cost element. When determination of a fair and reasonable
price is based on price analysis, the summary shall include the source and type of data
used to support the determination. - Correct Answer-Negotiation
This form is used for soliciting offers and awarding contracts expected to exceed the
simplified acquisition threshold. These acquisitions must be for: (1) construction,
alteration or repair; OR (2) dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements. -
Correct Answer-SF 1442 - Solicitation, Offer & Award
This form is required for solicitations for commercial items if the acquisition will exceed
the simplified acquisition threshold. It is encouraged for commercial acquisitions not
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. - Correct Answer-SF 1449 -
Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items
,This form is used for placing orders under indefinite-delivery contracts or if the SF 1449
is not used under simplified acquisition procedures. - Correct Answer-DD 1155 - Order
for Supplies or Services
This form is used to facilitate a structured approach to profit/fee analysis. - Correct
Answer-DD 1547 - Record of Weighted Guidelines Application
What aids both the Government and contractor personnel to (1) achieve a clear and
mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve potential
problems. - Correct Answer-Postaward Orientation
What is the general rule for ethical behavior? - Correct Answer-The general rule is to
avoid strictly any conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in
Government-contractor relationships.
What was passed to deter subcontractors from making payments and contractors from
accepting payments for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable
treatment in connection with a prime contract or a subcontract relating to a prime
contract? - Correct Answer-The Anti-Kickback Act of 1986
Any contractor bid or proposal information delivered to the Government with restrictions
on its use, modification, reproduction, release, performance, or display may not be
provided to third parties unless the intended recipient completes and signs a what? -
Correct Answer-A Non-Disclosure Agreement
A what is a situation in which a covered employee has a financial interest, personal
activity, or relationship that could impair the employee's ability to act impartially and in
the best interest of the Government when performing under the contract. - Correct
Answer-Personal Conflict of Interest
A contracting officer shall not knowingly award a contract to WHO or to a business
concern or other organization owned or substantially owned by this person (FAR 3.601).
- Correct Answer-a Government employee
What does OCI stand for? - Correct Answer-Organizational Conflicts of Interest
An what is the existence of a set of circumstances in which a contractor may be unable
to render impartial advice to the government, or might have impaired objectivity in
performing contracted work, or may obtain an unfair competitive advantage in the
marketplace when competing for government work where that unfair advantage is
obtained performing a government contract. - Correct Answer-Organizational Conflicts
of Interest (OCI)
What are the 3 broad categories of OCI? - Correct Answer-(1) Unequal Access, (2)
Impaired Objectivity, and (3) Biased Ground Rules
, What is an unfair competitive advantage typically surfaces when a contractor obtains
information not generally available to competitors where such information would assist
the contractor in winning the contract award? - Correct Answer-Unequal Access (part of
OCI)
This may happen when a support contractor is performing duties that involve assessing
or evaluating itself or a related entity. - Correct Answer-Impaired Objectivity (part of
OCI)
This most often occurs when the contractor is writing the Statement of Work, performing
systems engineering, or providing technical direction efforts. - Correct Answer-Biased
Ground rules (part of OCI)
What are the 3 basic approaches available to contractors and the Agency for dealing
with OCI issues? - Correct Answer-(1) Avoid), (2) Neutralize, and (3) Mitigate
Can you award to a contractor if you determine there is an OCI? - Correct Answer-If an
OCI exists, it may be best to cancel the RFP and make any needed changes to
eliminate any conflict.
Who shall analyze planned acquisitions in order to (1) Identify and evaluate potential
organizational conflicts of interest as early in the acquisition process as possible; and
(2) Avoid, neutralize, or mitigate significant potential conflicts before contract award? -
Correct Answer-The Contracting Officer
Government business shall be conducted in a manner that is above reproach, with
complete impartiality, and with preferential treatment for none. True or False? - Correct
Answer-True
No person or other entity may disclose contractor bid or proposal information or source
selection information to any person other than a person authorized, in accordance with
applicable agency regulations or procedures, by the agency head or the contracting
officer to receive such information. True or False? - Correct Answer-True
Federal employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting gifts offered "because of
the employee's official position" or gifts offered by a "prohibited source." True or Fale? -
Correct Answer-True
A "personal conflict of interest" is a situation where an individual is employed by a
defense contractor company and is in a position to materially influence DOD's
recommendations and/or decisions and, because of his/her personal activities,
relationships, or financial interests, may lack or appear to lack objectivity or appear to
be unduly influenced by personal financial interest. True or False? - Correct Answer-
True
Contracting Exam
You need to document a business decision, such as the use of a specific contract type.
What document will you create? - Correct Answer-A Determination and Findings (D&F)
At the conclusion of negotiations, the contracting officer will complete a what? - Correct
Answer-Price Negotiation Memorandum (PNM)
Prior to negotiation a sole source contract, the contracting officer must complete a
what? - Correct Answer-Justification and Approval (J&A)
This form is used to award negotiated contracts in which signatures of both parties on a
single document is appropriate. - Correct Answer-SF 26 - Award/Contract
This form is used to amend any solicitation or modify any contract. - Correct Answer-SF
30 - Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract
This form may be used to award either negotiated contracts or contracts utilizing sealed
bidding. - Correct Answer-SF 33 - Solicitation, Offer, and Award
Who prepares an offer? - Correct Answer-The Contractor and the seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has the
responsibility for quality? - Correct Answer-The seller
What is the means by acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or
services by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lease? -
Correct Answer-Acquisition
What FAR part covers personal conflict of interest? - Correct Answer-FAR Part 3
What FAR part covers organizational conflict of interest? - Correct Answer-FAR Part 9
What are the 3 phases of contract life cycle? - Correct Answer-Pre-Award, Award, and
Post-Award
,The Pre-award phase consists of 2 primary activities, what are they? - Correct Answer-
Develop Solicitation and Develop Offer
What one activity is in the award phase? - Correct Answer-Form the Contract
The post-award phase is comprised of 2 primary activities, what are they? - Correct
Answer-Perform Contract and Close Contract
Who develops a solitication? - Correct Answer-The Government and the buyer
Who has the authority to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with law, to
determine the application of rules, regulations, and policies, on a specific contract? -
Correct Answer-The Contracting Officer
Openness for the contracting officer applies primarily to? - Correct Answer-The
Acquisition Team, Contractor, Offerors, and The Contracting Team
What is a Determination and Findings (D&F)? - Correct Answer-Determination is a
conclusion or decision supported by the findings.
What is a special form of written approval by an authorized official that is required by
statute or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain contract actions. - Correct
Answer-A Determination and Findings (D&F)
What is it called when a practice of conducting acquisition actions of any kind at any
stage of the acquisition process that is inconsistent with the FAR? - Correct Answer-
Deviation
What is a summary of the contractor's proposal, any field pricing assistance
recommendations, including the reasons for any pertinent variances from them, the
Government's negotiation objective, and the negotiated position. Where the
determination of a fair and reasonable price is based on cost analysis, the summary
shall address each major cost element. When determination of a fair and reasonable
price is based on price analysis, the summary shall include the source and type of data
used to support the determination. - Correct Answer-Negotiation
This form is used for soliciting offers and awarding contracts expected to exceed the
simplified acquisition threshold. These acquisitions must be for: (1) construction,
alteration or repair; OR (2) dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements. -
Correct Answer-SF 1442 - Solicitation, Offer & Award
This form is required for solicitations for commercial items if the acquisition will exceed
the simplified acquisition threshold. It is encouraged for commercial acquisitions not
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. - Correct Answer-SF 1449 -
Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items
,This form is used for placing orders under indefinite-delivery contracts or if the SF 1449
is not used under simplified acquisition procedures. - Correct Answer-DD 1155 - Order
for Supplies or Services
This form is used to facilitate a structured approach to profit/fee analysis. - Correct
Answer-DD 1547 - Record of Weighted Guidelines Application
What aids both the Government and contractor personnel to (1) achieve a clear and
mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve potential
problems. - Correct Answer-Postaward Orientation
What is the general rule for ethical behavior? - Correct Answer-The general rule is to
avoid strictly any conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in
Government-contractor relationships.
What was passed to deter subcontractors from making payments and contractors from
accepting payments for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable
treatment in connection with a prime contract or a subcontract relating to a prime
contract? - Correct Answer-The Anti-Kickback Act of 1986
Any contractor bid or proposal information delivered to the Government with restrictions
on its use, modification, reproduction, release, performance, or display may not be
provided to third parties unless the intended recipient completes and signs a what? -
Correct Answer-A Non-Disclosure Agreement
A what is a situation in which a covered employee has a financial interest, personal
activity, or relationship that could impair the employee's ability to act impartially and in
the best interest of the Government when performing under the contract. - Correct
Answer-Personal Conflict of Interest
A contracting officer shall not knowingly award a contract to WHO or to a business
concern or other organization owned or substantially owned by this person (FAR 3.601).
- Correct Answer-a Government employee
What does OCI stand for? - Correct Answer-Organizational Conflicts of Interest
An what is the existence of a set of circumstances in which a contractor may be unable
to render impartial advice to the government, or might have impaired objectivity in
performing contracted work, or may obtain an unfair competitive advantage in the
marketplace when competing for government work where that unfair advantage is
obtained performing a government contract. - Correct Answer-Organizational Conflicts
of Interest (OCI)
What are the 3 broad categories of OCI? - Correct Answer-(1) Unequal Access, (2)
Impaired Objectivity, and (3) Biased Ground Rules
, What is an unfair competitive advantage typically surfaces when a contractor obtains
information not generally available to competitors where such information would assist
the contractor in winning the contract award? - Correct Answer-Unequal Access (part of
OCI)
This may happen when a support contractor is performing duties that involve assessing
or evaluating itself or a related entity. - Correct Answer-Impaired Objectivity (part of
OCI)
This most often occurs when the contractor is writing the Statement of Work, performing
systems engineering, or providing technical direction efforts. - Correct Answer-Biased
Ground rules (part of OCI)
What are the 3 basic approaches available to contractors and the Agency for dealing
with OCI issues? - Correct Answer-(1) Avoid), (2) Neutralize, and (3) Mitigate
Can you award to a contractor if you determine there is an OCI? - Correct Answer-If an
OCI exists, it may be best to cancel the RFP and make any needed changes to
eliminate any conflict.
Who shall analyze planned acquisitions in order to (1) Identify and evaluate potential
organizational conflicts of interest as early in the acquisition process as possible; and
(2) Avoid, neutralize, or mitigate significant potential conflicts before contract award? -
Correct Answer-The Contracting Officer
Government business shall be conducted in a manner that is above reproach, with
complete impartiality, and with preferential treatment for none. True or False? - Correct
Answer-True
No person or other entity may disclose contractor bid or proposal information or source
selection information to any person other than a person authorized, in accordance with
applicable agency regulations or procedures, by the agency head or the contracting
officer to receive such information. True or False? - Correct Answer-True
Federal employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting gifts offered "because of
the employee's official position" or gifts offered by a "prohibited source." True or Fale? -
Correct Answer-True
A "personal conflict of interest" is a situation where an individual is employed by a
defense contractor company and is in a position to materially influence DOD's
recommendations and/or decisions and, because of his/her personal activities,
relationships, or financial interests, may lack or appear to lack objectivity or appear to
be unduly influenced by personal financial interest. True or False? - Correct Answer-
True
