CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES TAKE 14 EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS RATED
100% CORRECT
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a health
clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently being
used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research identified
only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for compatible equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
- correct answer ✔✔The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented
in the contract file.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)? - correct answer ✔✔Purchases shall be made in the simplified
manner that is most suitable to the circumstances of the acquisition.
Not- Contracting officers are required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR parts 12,
13, 14, and 15 when using SAP
Not - The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
Not - The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair
portion of Government contracts
Not - Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed SAT in
order to maximize the use of SAP
,NOT- The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
Not- The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small business to obtain a fair portion
of Government contracts.
?The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial aquesitions
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
thefollowing 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 services? - correct answer ✔✔NOPE- Federal Prison Industries
Not - The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are
Blind or Severely Disabled
Inventories of the requiring agencies
Not- Services from commercial sources
Not- Services listed on the Federal Supply Schedule
, You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000. 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 6 small businesses and 4 large
businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - correct answer ✔✔Not - A portion of the
acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business
Not- The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
Not- The entire acquisition must be competed between the small and large businesses
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality
determination? - correct answer ✔✔Not - The tool is sold on a competitive basis in substantial
quantities to multiple State governments and was developed at private expense.
Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial
marketplace based on a catalog.
Not - The Part sold to the general public will need minor modification to meet the requirement
The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be used for
nongovernment purposes.
The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not customarily available in
the commercial marketplace.
Not- The tool has been sold to the general public and is used for nongovernmental purposes.
PROCEDURES TAKE 14 EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS RATED
100% CORRECT
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a health
clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently being
used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research identified
only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for compatible equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
- correct answer ✔✔The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented
in the contract file.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)? - correct answer ✔✔Purchases shall be made in the simplified
manner that is most suitable to the circumstances of the acquisition.
Not- Contracting officers are required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR parts 12,
13, 14, and 15 when using SAP
Not - The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
Not - The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair
portion of Government contracts
Not - Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed SAT in
order to maximize the use of SAP
,NOT- The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
Not- The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small business to obtain a fair portion
of Government contracts.
?The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial aquesitions
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
thefollowing 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 services? - correct answer ✔✔NOPE- Federal Prison Industries
Not - The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are
Blind or Severely Disabled
Inventories of the requiring agencies
Not- Services from commercial sources
Not- Services listed on the Federal Supply Schedule
, You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000. 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 6 small businesses and 4 large
businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - correct answer ✔✔Not - A portion of the
acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business
Not- The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
Not- The entire acquisition must be competed between the small and large businesses
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality
determination? - correct answer ✔✔Not - The tool is sold on a competitive basis in substantial
quantities to multiple State governments and was developed at private expense.
Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial
marketplace based on a catalog.
Not - The Part sold to the general public will need minor modification to meet the requirement
The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be used for
nongovernment purposes.
The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not customarily available in
the commercial marketplace.
Not- The tool has been sold to the general public and is used for nongovernmental purposes.
