This document delivers 90+ up-to-date and thoroughly verified questions and answers focused exclusively on contract types as outlined in the CON 3900 course for the 2025/2026 academic year. It offers a structured, exam-ready review of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)–based contract classifications, selection criteria, and pricing mechanisms essential in U.S. government contracting environments.
Content is organized by contract type and FAR applicability, providing clear and practical guidance on when and how each contract structure should be used. It explains risk allocation, profit incentives, contractor responsibilities, and government oversight considerations—foundational knowledge for any student or professional in procurement.
Topics covered include:
Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), FFP with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA), Level-of-Effort
Cost-Reimbursement contracts: CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, Cost Sharing
Incentive-based contracts: Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FPIF), Fixed Price Award Fee (FPAF)
IDIQ contracts, Delivery Orders, and Task Orders
FAR Part-based contract classification (FAR 12, 14, 15)
Time & Materials (T&M) and Labor Hour contracts
Risk distribution and pricing implications between contractor and government
This exam prep material is ideal for reinforcing key principles around contract structure selection, risk analysis, and pricing methods. It is especially valuable for exams focused on acquisition strategies and contract formation.
Recommended for:
• Students in Contract Management, Government Procurement, or Public Administration
• Candidates pursuing DAU, FAC-C, or DAWIA certifications
• Federal acquisition professionals, contracting interns, and DoD trainees
• Legal or consulting professionals supporting procurement processes
Keywords:
CON 3900, contract types, FAR contracts, FFP, cost-reimbursement, incentive contracts, FPIF, CPAF, CPIF, time and materials, fixed price award fee, risk allocation, contract pricing, federal acquisition, procurement exam, DD1547
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CON 3900 - Contract Types 2025/2026
Exam Questions and Correct Answers |
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Selecting contract Typer is a function of "___" Allocation - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔Risk
Cost-Plus-Percentage-of-Cost Contracts - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔NEVER
Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Contracts are - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Greatest risk on the
GOV
Firm-Fixed-Price contracts are - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Greatest risk on Contractor
Contract Type by Far Part:
-Firm Fixed Price
-Fixed Price w/ EPA - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Far 12 Commercial Items
, Far 14 Sealed bidding
Contract Type by Far Part:
Any contract type or combination of types - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Far 15 Contract
by Negotiation
IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity) - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔specified
quantity of supplies or services for a fixed period of time.
Funded at the individual order level
Delivery Orders - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Order of Supplies or Commodities
Task Orders - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Order for Services
Price not subject to adjustment
Contractor at maximum risk and full performance responsibility
-for profit and loss
Is suitable for acquiring commercial items or supplies or services on the
basis of reasonable definite functional or detailed specifications when the
KO can establish fair and reasonable prices at the outset. - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔FFP