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What is policy on publicizing contract actions (3 reasons)? FAR Part 5 - Publicizing Contract
Actions - ANS ✔-Publicizing and Response Time- K.O. establishes response time. notices out 15
days before solicitation. 30 day response for commercial. 45 day response for R&D.
-synopsis required for >$25,000 unless ETP
K.O. publish on GPE gov point of entry
What are the different parts of solicitations? - ANS ✔1. Description of gov recs
2. Anticipated T&C3.
3. alternate T&Cs are authorized
4. 1 or more alternate proposals are authorized?
5. Info required in offeror's proposal
6. Evaluation criteria of Factors and sub-factors
Considerations of doing business with another business, (Benefits of Teaming)? Performance,
Cost, Delivery PCD - ANS ✔1. Compliments unique capabilities
2. Offers gov best combo of PCD
3. Increased capital to an acquisition
4. Teaming for nontraditional contractors to enter gov market
5. Mitigate development or performance risk rapid tech
6. Bundling diverse recs beyond capacity of single company
Dollar thresholds of advertising - ANS ✔1.>$10K - $15K advertised locally
2.$15K - $25K Public Display
, 3.Over $25K advertised GPE (government wide point of entry)
Capture plan and things that are involved include realistic and specific, - ANS ✔Realistic and
specific, detailing the objective, actions, responsible individuals, timing, and frequency of
review
What would a team ask if they are capable to satisfy a requirement? successful capture planning
- ANS ✔1. Can we win?
2. Resources to complete the task?
3. Team with another organization?
4. Time to bid?
What does a company ask themselves to satisfy requirements? - ANS ✔1. Do we understand the
IT infrastructure?
2. Is there an appropriate technical solution?
3. Can we comply with the standards?
4. Do we have time (scheduling conflicts/risk)?
5. Are there preferred vendors or direct subcontractors?
After release of the solicitation the ______ must be the focal point of any exchange, FAR 15.201
from offerors and ____ - ANS ✔-K.O. after release of a solicitation- for inquiries from actual or
prospective offerors. FAR 15.303c
-substantially involved contract term One-on-one meetings should involve K.O.. FAR 15.201c4
What is the benefit of engaging with industry? Early exchange of information among industry
and government participants in the acquisition process can identify and resolve concerns
regarding _____ - ANS ✔-Acquisition Strategy
-Contract type
-Terms and Conditions T&C