CORRECT ANSWERS
FAR Parts - ANSWERSFAR Part 11- Agency Needs
FAR 37.602- focus on requirement results, not how its done
FAR 37.603- performance measurable and structured in service contracts
FAR 2.101- make or buy program
FAR 15.407-2- make item
FAR 45.102- K.O. provides gov property
FAR 7.102- guiding principles of acquisition planning
What part of the FAR discusses Agency Needs? (test). Requires Docs mandated by law
and ___________ - ANSWERSFAR part 11, requirement docs such as PWS and SOO
_________ should be stated in a clear and concise manner. promote competition. only
necessary restrictive provisions. describe functions or performance required not
processes. - ANSWERSRequirements should be stated
Why don't we use restrictive language? - ANSWERSIt prevents flexibility and increases
risk to the government if the contract fails
What is the order of preference for the requirements documents? (test) - ANSWERS1.
Docs required by law
2. Performance-oriented docs
3. Detailed design-oriented docs
4. Standards, specs & related pubs issued by gov outside Defense or Federal
Services acquisitions should contain the following elements at a minimum -
ANSWERSMeasurable performance standards, incentives, quality assurance
surveillance plan
A Statement of _______ are detailed descriptions telling the contractor what to do and
how to do it. shifts all the risk to the gov and is the least preferred method. (test) -
ANSWERSStatement of Works. does not become part of the contract
FAR that requires agencies to describe work in terms of results rather than how to do
the work - ANSWERSFAR 37.602
______ statement is the preferred document for a SERVICE because risk is on the
contractor, has measurable metrics, has measurable milestones which incentivizes a
contractor. - ANSWERSPerformance Work Statement.
, What is a gov prepared doc that states the overall performance objectives and intends
to provide the max flexibility to offerors to propose an innovative approach. (test) -
ANSWERSStatement of Objectives, SOO
Why would we use a statement of objectives? (test) - ANSWERSWe use the SOO to
develop the PWS; however, the SOO does not become a part of the contract
When do you we use statements of objective? - ANSWERSResearch and
Development. later used by gov or contractor to develop SOW
If you have a grounds maintenance contract, what is the best way to describe that? -
ANSWERSOutline maintenance standards (keep grass between 1"-1.25")
___________ Standards are used to determine whether performance outcomes have
been met & defines what is considered acceptable performance -
ANSWERSMeasurable performance standards
The 3 types of specifications are Design, ______ and ________ - ANSWERSDesign,
Functional, and Performance
______ Specification identifies reqs by specifying exact dimensions, materials,
composition, physical and chem reqs and other details of the product or service -
ANSWERSDesign Specification
__________ Specification states only the end result to be achieved, environmental
control method that will maintain temp between 70 to 78 degrees -
ANSWERSFunctional Specification
______________ Specification expresses reqs in the form of output, function or
operation of a commodity. ex, heavier than air flying machine for the army -
ANSWERSPerformance Specification
FAR _____ states that performance standards establish required performance level
must be measurable and structured-service contracts - ANSWERSFAR 37.603
categories of incentives include Performance, ____, _______, ________. What are
some examples - ANSWERS1. Performance- more pay as threshold increases
2. Delivery- faster delivery
3. Cost- lower cost
4. Multiple- combines other incentives
______ Request is customer created, sent to K.O. team and contains:
description of what is to be acquired, Fund citation, Required delivery dates, Delivery or
performance location, Requiring activity point of contact - ANSWERSA purchase
request