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FAR Part 1 - Answers Federal Acquisi on Regula on System
FAR Part 2 - Answers Defini ons of Words and Terms
FAR Part 3 - Answers Improper Business Prac ces & Personal Conflicts of Interest
FAR Part 4 - Answers Administra ve Ma+ers
FAR Part 5 - Answers Publicizing Contract Ac ons
FAR Part 6 - Answers Compe ve Requirements
FAR Part 7 - Answers Acquisi on Planning
FAR Part 8 - Answers Required Sources of Supplies and Service
FAR Part 10 - Answers Market Research
FAR Part 12 - Answers Acquisi on of Commercial Items
FAR Part 13 - Answers Simplified Acquisi on Procedures (SAP)
FAR Part 15 - Answers Contract by Nego a on
,FAR Part 16 - Answers Types of Contracts
FAR Part 19 - Answers Small Business Programs
FAR Part 31 - Answers Contract Cost Principles & Procedures
FAR Part 33 - Answers Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
FAR Part 42 - Answers Contract Administra on & Audit Services
FAR Part 44 - Answers Subcontrac ng Policies & Procedures
FAR Part 46 - Answers Quality Assurance
FAR Part 49 - Answers Termina on of Contracts
FAR Part 50 - Answers Extraordinary contractual ac ons and safety act
FAR Part 51 - Answers Use of Government Sources by Contractors
FAR Part 52 - Answers Solicita on Provisions and Contract Clauses
FAR Part 53 - Answers FORMS
Contrac ng Life Cycle Phases - Answers 1. Pre-Award
,2. Award
3. Post Award
Communica on and Decision Making Bias - Answers 1. Minimize influence of Personal biases
2. Maximize the likelihood of a successful result.
3. Facilitate communica on among affected par es.
Minimize the Effect of Personal Biases - Answers The contrac ng professional should strive to
minimize the influence of personal biases.
Maximize the likelihood of Successful Results - Answers 1. AR 1.102-4(e) states that
contrac ng officers "should take the lead in encouraging business process innova ons and
ensuring that business decisions are sound."
Facilitate Communica ons Among Affected Par es - Answers 1. Effec ve communica on
minimizes the effect of personal biases, maximizes the likelihood of successful results, and
facilitates communica ons among affected stakeholders.
Cost, quality and meliness of products and services - Answers 1. FAR 1.102-2(a) tells
contrac ng professionals that a guiding principle is to sa sfy customers in terms of cost, quality,
and meliness of the delivered product or service.
Contrac ng Officer Representa ve (COR) - Answers 1. FAR 1.602-2(d)(7) states that
contrac ng officers shall designate CORs in wri ng and furnish copies to the contractor and the
contract administra on office
Standards of conduct - Answers 1. FAR 3.101-1 tells us Government business shall be
conducted in a manner above reproach and, except as authorized by statute or regula on, with
complete impar ality and with preferen al treatment for none.
, Methods of dissemina ng informa on - Answers 1. For proposed contract ac ons expected
to exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in theGovernment-wide Point of Entry (GPE).For proposed
contract ac ons expected to exceed $15,000, but not expected to exceed$25,000. by displaying
in a public place.
Jus fica on and Approval (J&A) - Answers 2.FAR 6.303-1(a) states a contrac ng officer shall
not commence nego a ons for a sole source contract,commence nego a ons for a contract
resul ng from an unsolicited proposal, or award any othercontract without providing for full
and open compe on unless the contrac ng officer-
I. Jus fies, if required in FAR 6.302, the use of such ac ons in wri ng;
II. Cer fies the accuracy and completeness of the jus fica on;
III. (and) Obtains the approval required by FAR 6.304.
Post award orienta on: - Answers 1. FAR 42.501(a) states a post award orienta on aids both
Government and contractor personnel to (1) achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all
contract requirements, and (2) iden fy and resolve poten al problems. However, it is not a
subs tute for the contractor's fully understanding the work requirements at the me offers are
submi+ed, nor is it to be used to alter the final agreement arrived at in any nego a ons leading
to contract award.
Standards of Conduct: - Answers 1. (FAR 3.101-1). Transac ons rela ng to the expenditure of
public funds require the highest degree of public trust and an impeccable standard of conduct.
The general rule is to avoid strictly any conflict of interest, or even the appearance of a conflict
of interest in government-contractor rela onships.
Solicita on and Acceptance of Gratui es by Government Personnel - Answers The
overarching rule on accep ng giLs from contractor/employees is at (FAR 3.101-2). You may not
solicit giLs from anyone, for any reason. This means for yourself or for others. Federal
employees are prohibited from solici ng or accep ng giLs.