FAC-C Certification Exam Notes 2026
Questions and Answers
Who develops a solicitation? - Correct answer-The government, and the buyer
Who prepares an offer? - Correct answer-The contractor, and the seller
During the post award phase while the contract is being performed, who has
responsibility for quality? - Correct answer-The seller
Acquisition - Correct answer-FAR 2.101 tells us Acquisition means the acquiring
by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or services (including construction)
by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lease, whether
the supplies or services are already in existence or must be created, developed,
demonstrated, and evaluated. Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs
are established and includes the description of requirements to satisfy agency
needs, solicitation and selection of sources, award of contracts, contract financing,
contract performance, contract administration, and those technical and
management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs by
contract.
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, Acquisition Team - Correct answer-FAR 1.102-3 describes the Acquisition Team as
consisting of all participants in Government acquisition including not only
representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement communities but also the
customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services.
The KO's Role on the Acquisition Team - Correct answer-FAR 1.102-4(a) states
Government members of the Acquisition Team must be empowered to make
acquisition decisions within their areas of responsibility, including selection,
negotiation, and administration of contracts consistent with the Guiding Principles.
In particular, the contracting officer must have the authority to the maximum extent
practicable and consistent with law, to determine the application of rules,
regulations, and policies, on a specific contract.
KO Appointments - Correct answer-FAR 1.603-2 requires appointing officials,
when selecting contracting officers, to consider the complexity and dollar value of
the acquisitions to be assigned and the candidate's experience, training, education,
business acumen, judgment, character, and reputation.
Examples of selection criteria - Correct answer--Experience in Government
contracting and administration, commercial purchasing, or related fields.
-Education or special training in business administration, law, accounting,
engineering, or related fields.
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Questions and Answers
Who develops a solicitation? - Correct answer-The government, and the buyer
Who prepares an offer? - Correct answer-The contractor, and the seller
During the post award phase while the contract is being performed, who has
responsibility for quality? - Correct answer-The seller
Acquisition - Correct answer-FAR 2.101 tells us Acquisition means the acquiring
by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or services (including construction)
by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lease, whether
the supplies or services are already in existence or must be created, developed,
demonstrated, and evaluated. Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs
are established and includes the description of requirements to satisfy agency
needs, solicitation and selection of sources, award of contracts, contract financing,
contract performance, contract administration, and those technical and
management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs by
contract.
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, Acquisition Team - Correct answer-FAR 1.102-3 describes the Acquisition Team as
consisting of all participants in Government acquisition including not only
representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement communities but also the
customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services.
The KO's Role on the Acquisition Team - Correct answer-FAR 1.102-4(a) states
Government members of the Acquisition Team must be empowered to make
acquisition decisions within their areas of responsibility, including selection,
negotiation, and administration of contracts consistent with the Guiding Principles.
In particular, the contracting officer must have the authority to the maximum extent
practicable and consistent with law, to determine the application of rules,
regulations, and policies, on a specific contract.
KO Appointments - Correct answer-FAR 1.603-2 requires appointing officials,
when selecting contracting officers, to consider the complexity and dollar value of
the acquisitions to be assigned and the candidate's experience, training, education,
business acumen, judgment, character, and reputation.
Examples of selection criteria - Correct answer--Experience in Government
contracting and administration, commercial purchasing, or related fields.
-Education or special training in business administration, law, accounting,
engineering, or related fields.
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