CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES EXAM QUESTIONS &
DETAILED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an estimated
value of $6,200. 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 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.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)? - correct answer ✔✔NOT The purpose of SAP is to improve
opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
****CORRECT purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the
circumstances of the acquisition
NOT he purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion
of Government contracts
***The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion
of Government contracts
, You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators.
Market research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the
essential physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously procured
using a military specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
- correct answer ✔✔NOT-The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be
revised to allow companies with similar products to compete.
NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement in terms that will
limit competition to save time
You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal 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 ✔✔PWS
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for supplies? - correct answer ✔✔NOT services listed on federal supply schedules
CORRECT services on the procurement list maintained by the committee for purchase from
people who are blind or severely disabled
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 ✔✔
PROCEDURES EXAM QUESTIONS &
DETAILED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an estimated
value of $6,200. 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 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.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)? - correct answer ✔✔NOT The purpose of SAP is to improve
opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
****CORRECT purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the
circumstances of the acquisition
NOT he purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion
of Government contracts
***The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion
of Government contracts
, You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators.
Market research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the
essential physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously procured
using a military specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
- correct answer ✔✔NOT-The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be
revised to allow companies with similar products to compete.
NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement in terms that will
limit competition to save time
You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal 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 ✔✔PWS
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for supplies? - correct answer ✔✔NOT services listed on federal supply schedules
CORRECT services on the procurement list maintained by the committee for purchase from
people who are blind or severely disabled
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 ✔✔
