CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES EXAM QUESTIONS &
DETAILED ANSWERS 100%
Which one of the following market research results would support a commerciality
determination? - correct answer ✔✔The services are offered and sold competitively in
substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices.
You are a contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send
preliminary notice of your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe outlined in the
options clause. Which one of the following statements is correct? - correct answer ✔✔You may
exercise the option using a unilateral modification.
Which one of the following is correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? -
correct answer ✔✔Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the
appropriateness of the award decision.
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is
true? - correct answer ✔✔The contracting officer is required to consider all quotations or offers
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000.
Market research shows there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms of
market prices, quality, and delivery. The list of potential offerors includes 4 small businesses and
8 large businesses. Which one of the following statements is correct? - correct answer ✔✔The
entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for noncommercial supplies
that includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of the items,
the end user complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and
, determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specification in the contract. - correct
answer ✔✔The contractor bears the costs.
You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of
$20,600. Access to the written solicitation will not be provided in the GPE, and none of the
exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement
for publicizing this proposed contract action? - correct answer ✔✔There is no requirement to
publicize this action.
You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of
$415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's requirement were received in response
to the solicitation and there is no reason to believe the proposed prices are unreasonable.
Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most
appropriate? - correct answer ✔✔Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the
requirement to obtain market research in support of the fair and reasonable determination.
You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military
installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance
objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not meeting the Commander's
expectations. Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one
of the following documents would be included in the new contract? - correct answer ✔✔A
Performance work statement (PWS)
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial
supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was not accepted in writing by
the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? - correct answer ✔✔The
purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the Government's written
cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred.
You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of $225,000.
Notice of the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions apply. Which one of the
following solicitation methods would be most appropriate? - correct answer ✔✔Electric
Commerce
PROCEDURES EXAM QUESTIONS &
DETAILED ANSWERS 100%
Which one of the following market research results would support a commerciality
determination? - correct answer ✔✔The services are offered and sold competitively in
substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices.
You are a contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send
preliminary notice of your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe outlined in the
options clause. Which one of the following statements is correct? - correct answer ✔✔You may
exercise the option using a unilateral modification.
Which one of the following is correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? -
correct answer ✔✔Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the
appropriateness of the award decision.
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is
true? - correct answer ✔✔The contracting officer is required to consider all quotations or offers
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000.
Market research shows there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms of
market prices, quality, and delivery. The list of potential offerors includes 4 small businesses and
8 large businesses. Which one of the following statements is correct? - correct answer ✔✔The
entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for noncommercial supplies
that includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of the items,
the end user complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and
, determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specification in the contract. - correct
answer ✔✔The contractor bears the costs.
You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of
$20,600. Access to the written solicitation will not be provided in the GPE, and none of the
exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement
for publicizing this proposed contract action? - correct answer ✔✔There is no requirement to
publicize this action.
You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of
$415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's requirement were received in response
to the solicitation and there is no reason to believe the proposed prices are unreasonable.
Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most
appropriate? - correct answer ✔✔Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the
requirement to obtain market research in support of the fair and reasonable determination.
You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military
installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance
objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not meeting the Commander's
expectations. Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one
of the following documents would be included in the new contract? - correct answer ✔✔A
Performance work statement (PWS)
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial
supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was not accepted in writing by
the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? - correct answer ✔✔The
purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the Government's written
cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred.
You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of $225,000.
Notice of the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions apply. Which one of the
following solicitation methods would be most appropriate? - correct answer ✔✔Electric
Commerce
