CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
DIFICULT EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the
shop on your base. The parts were
developed using Government funds and are not offered to the general public. The
estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
$275,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? - ANSWER The use of simplified
acquisition procedures is prohibited.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price supply contract valued at $195,400.
Which one of the following
statements about contract closeout is correct? - ANSWER The contract is considered
closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment.
You are the contracting officer for a noncommercial supply contract valued at $155,600.
Which one of the following actions
would be executed using a bilateral modification?
(There is another question almost Identical to this one) - ANSWER Making a negotiated
equitable adjustment
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military
installation. The Base Commander has
expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor
performing the services is not
meeting the Commander's expectations.
Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of the
following documents would be
included in the new contract? - ANSWER A Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for supplies? - ANSWER Inventories of the requiring agency
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a
health clinic that does not exceed the
SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently being used at the clinic. This is
essential in meeting the agency's
needs. Market research identified only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement
for compatible equipment.
, Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's
needs? - ANSWER The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be
documented in the contract file
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial
supplies with a value of $565,000. Two
weeks after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end user complains that the
goods are not functioning as expected.
You investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant with the
specification in the contract. Who would bear
the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the
Government? - ANSWER The Contractor
Three quotes were received in response to your solicitation for training services.
Evaluation was based on a tradeoff
between price and past performance. The assigned past performance ratings and
quoted prices were as follows:
Vendor A — Unacceptable, $216,150;
Vendor B — Acceptable, $248,500; and
Vendor C — Outstanding, $237,200.
Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct? - ANSWER
Vendor C is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on
competition
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using
SAP is true? - ANSWER Contracting officers have the discretion to use the evaluation
procedures prescribed in FAR pans 14 and 15
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8, 700. Which one
of the following describes the
competition requirement for this acquisition? - ANSWER Contracting officers have the
discretion to use the evaluation procedures prescribed in FAR pans 14 and 15
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8, 700. Which one
of the following describes the
competition requirement for this acquisition? - ANSWER There is no requirement for
competition if the price is considered reasonable
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options.
You send the preliminary notice of
your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe outlined in the options clause.
Which one of the following statements
is correct?
DIFICULT EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the
shop on your base. The parts were
developed using Government funds and are not offered to the general public. The
estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
$275,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? - ANSWER The use of simplified
acquisition procedures is prohibited.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price supply contract valued at $195,400.
Which one of the following
statements about contract closeout is correct? - ANSWER The contract is considered
closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment.
You are the contracting officer for a noncommercial supply contract valued at $155,600.
Which one of the following actions
would be executed using a bilateral modification?
(There is another question almost Identical to this one) - ANSWER Making a negotiated
equitable adjustment
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military
installation. The Base Commander has
expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor
performing the services is not
meeting the Commander's expectations.
Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of the
following documents would be
included in the new contract? - ANSWER A Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for supplies? - ANSWER Inventories of the requiring agency
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a
health clinic that does not exceed the
SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently being used at the clinic. This is
essential in meeting the agency's
needs. Market research identified only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement
for compatible equipment.
, Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's
needs? - ANSWER The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be
documented in the contract file
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial
supplies with a value of $565,000. Two
weeks after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end user complains that the
goods are not functioning as expected.
You investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant with the
specification in the contract. Who would bear
the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the
Government? - ANSWER The Contractor
Three quotes were received in response to your solicitation for training services.
Evaluation was based on a tradeoff
between price and past performance. The assigned past performance ratings and
quoted prices were as follows:
Vendor A — Unacceptable, $216,150;
Vendor B — Acceptable, $248,500; and
Vendor C — Outstanding, $237,200.
Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct? - ANSWER
Vendor C is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on
competition
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using
SAP is true? - ANSWER Contracting officers have the discretion to use the evaluation
procedures prescribed in FAR pans 14 and 15
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8, 700. Which one
of the following describes the
competition requirement for this acquisition? - ANSWER Contracting officers have the
discretion to use the evaluation procedures prescribed in FAR pans 14 and 15
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8, 700. Which one
of the following describes the
competition requirement for this acquisition? - ANSWER There is no requirement for
competition if the price is considered reasonable
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options.
You send the preliminary notice of
your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe outlined in the options clause.
Which one of the following statements
is correct?
