DAU CLC-222 Contracting
In your position as a COR, Conflict of Interest rules and regulations prohibit you from: -
Correct Answer-Working on a government matter that has an effect on your personal
financial interests
The contractor gives a federal employee tickets to a local production of a Broadway
play. The tickets are worth $20. Was an ethics law or regulation violated? If so, which
one? - Correct Answer-No ethics law or regulation has been violated; however the
appearance of impropriety might exist
When writing a SOW use the SMART principle which stands for: - Correct Answer-
Specific, Measurable, Accountable, Reasonable, Time-Based
All of the following are elements of a Purchase Request EXCEPT________. - Correct
Answer-COR nomination letter
What is a Contracting Officer Representative? - Correct Answer-A technical
representative that is appointed by the contracting officer through a designation letter
The procuring Contracting Officer, Administrative Contracting Officer, Termination
Contracting Officer, and the Contracting Officer's Representative are key players in the
acquisition process. From the following statements, choose the correct answer: -
Correct Answer-The contracting officer appoints the contracting officer's representative
in writing
The purpose of evaluation factors is to represent the key areas of importance and
emphasis to be considered in the source selection decision. Of the statements below,
the only true statement is: - Correct Answer-The offeror can be evaluated against the
evaluation factors and compared to other offerors' proposals
What are the differences between contracting by negotiation and sealed bidding? -
Correct Answer-Negotiation allow for communication and evaluation factor tradeoffs
with the contractor
Elements of a Market Research report include: (Select all that apply) - Correct Answer-
1. Product or service characterized
2. Available sources
3. Pricing
What is an Independent Government Estimate (IGE)? - Correct Answer-An independent
detailed assessment developed by a government team member...
, A Statement Of Work should include the following: - Correct Answer-The work to be
performed, location of work, period of performance, deliverable schedule, any special
requirements
Acquisition Planning's principal purpose is to ensure that the government meets its
needs in the most effective, economical and timely manner while emphasizing
competition and promoting the use of commercial items. - Correct Answer-True
The COR's role in evaluating and awarding a contract include IPT member, SSEB
technical evaluator, and Technical Expert or Representative. - Correct Answer-True
The two techniques used to select a contractor within the best value continuum include:
- Correct Answer-Lowest price technically available and trade off process
Who has the official responsibility for performing market research? - Correct Answer-
COR/functional office
Items to consider during the development of the IGE include: (select all that apply) -
Correct Answer-1. An estimate that agrees with document market research
2. an unbiased realistic cost estimate for supplies or services that will be procured under
the contract
The existing contract, including all options, is about to end. The customer likes the work
of the incumbent contractor and has expressed a desire to have the new contract be
awarded to that incumbent contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? -
Correct Answer-The COR can assist an acquisition planning and writing the evaluation
criteria to ensure the best contractor is selected for the new contract
Some methods of contracting require more time than others. Which of the following is
not a streamlined method of acquisition? - Correct Answer-Buys against GSA federal
supply schedule
The Contracting Officer's Representative must read and understand the contract,
including any attachments and modifications to the contract. - Correct Answer-True
A separate Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) should be used for each item on a
contract. - Correct Answer-True
A bilateral modification is used to_____________. - Correct Answer-All of these are
correct
When changes are made to a contract, the government must determine if the change is
within scope. In plain English that means the work falls under the basic intent of the
original contract. - Correct Answer-True
In your position as a COR, Conflict of Interest rules and regulations prohibit you from: -
Correct Answer-Working on a government matter that has an effect on your personal
financial interests
The contractor gives a federal employee tickets to a local production of a Broadway
play. The tickets are worth $20. Was an ethics law or regulation violated? If so, which
one? - Correct Answer-No ethics law or regulation has been violated; however the
appearance of impropriety might exist
When writing a SOW use the SMART principle which stands for: - Correct Answer-
Specific, Measurable, Accountable, Reasonable, Time-Based
All of the following are elements of a Purchase Request EXCEPT________. - Correct
Answer-COR nomination letter
What is a Contracting Officer Representative? - Correct Answer-A technical
representative that is appointed by the contracting officer through a designation letter
The procuring Contracting Officer, Administrative Contracting Officer, Termination
Contracting Officer, and the Contracting Officer's Representative are key players in the
acquisition process. From the following statements, choose the correct answer: -
Correct Answer-The contracting officer appoints the contracting officer's representative
in writing
The purpose of evaluation factors is to represent the key areas of importance and
emphasis to be considered in the source selection decision. Of the statements below,
the only true statement is: - Correct Answer-The offeror can be evaluated against the
evaluation factors and compared to other offerors' proposals
What are the differences between contracting by negotiation and sealed bidding? -
Correct Answer-Negotiation allow for communication and evaluation factor tradeoffs
with the contractor
Elements of a Market Research report include: (Select all that apply) - Correct Answer-
1. Product or service characterized
2. Available sources
3. Pricing
What is an Independent Government Estimate (IGE)? - Correct Answer-An independent
detailed assessment developed by a government team member...
, A Statement Of Work should include the following: - Correct Answer-The work to be
performed, location of work, period of performance, deliverable schedule, any special
requirements
Acquisition Planning's principal purpose is to ensure that the government meets its
needs in the most effective, economical and timely manner while emphasizing
competition and promoting the use of commercial items. - Correct Answer-True
The COR's role in evaluating and awarding a contract include IPT member, SSEB
technical evaluator, and Technical Expert or Representative. - Correct Answer-True
The two techniques used to select a contractor within the best value continuum include:
- Correct Answer-Lowest price technically available and trade off process
Who has the official responsibility for performing market research? - Correct Answer-
COR/functional office
Items to consider during the development of the IGE include: (select all that apply) -
Correct Answer-1. An estimate that agrees with document market research
2. an unbiased realistic cost estimate for supplies or services that will be procured under
the contract
The existing contract, including all options, is about to end. The customer likes the work
of the incumbent contractor and has expressed a desire to have the new contract be
awarded to that incumbent contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? -
Correct Answer-The COR can assist an acquisition planning and writing the evaluation
criteria to ensure the best contractor is selected for the new contract
Some methods of contracting require more time than others. Which of the following is
not a streamlined method of acquisition? - Correct Answer-Buys against GSA federal
supply schedule
The Contracting Officer's Representative must read and understand the contract,
including any attachments and modifications to the contract. - Correct Answer-True
A separate Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) should be used for each item on a
contract. - Correct Answer-True
A bilateral modification is used to_____________. - Correct Answer-All of these are
correct
When changes are made to a contract, the government must determine if the change is
within scope. In plain English that means the work falls under the basic intent of the
original contract. - Correct Answer-True
