CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES TAKE 14 EXAM
QUESTIONS & UPDATED ANSWERS
RATED 100% CORRECT
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)? - correct answer ✔✔Agencies cannot separate requirements into
smaller purchases that do not exceed SAT merely to permit the use of SAP
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.
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 ✔✔Not - 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
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 small and large business
- The Entire acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small business
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 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.
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These services
are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based
on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? - correct answer ✔✔The use of simplified
acquisition procedures authorized.
You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A notice
of the proposed contract action is required. Which one of the following solicitation methods
must be used? - correct answer ✔✔Written Solicitation
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are
not required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the
competition requirement for this acquisition? - correct answer ✔✔Quotes must be solicited
from at least three sources
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - correct answer
✔✔Buyers are encouraged to use best value
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated value
of $2,600,000. 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
✔✔Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercialservice. The
estimated value of the individual purchases range from $75,000 to $500,000.
PROCEDURES TAKE 14 EXAM
QUESTIONS & UPDATED ANSWERS
RATED 100% CORRECT
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)? - correct answer ✔✔Agencies cannot separate requirements into
smaller purchases that do not exceed SAT merely to permit the use of SAP
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.
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 ✔✔Not - 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
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 small and large business
- The Entire acquisition MAY be set aside exclusively for small business
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 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.
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These services
are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based
on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? - correct answer ✔✔The use of simplified
acquisition procedures authorized.
You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A notice
of the proposed contract action is required. Which one of the following solicitation methods
must be used? - correct answer ✔✔Written Solicitation
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are
not required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the
competition requirement for this acquisition? - correct answer ✔✔Quotes must be solicited
from at least three sources
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - correct answer
✔✔Buyers are encouraged to use best value
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated value
of $2,600,000. 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
✔✔Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercialservice. The
estimated value of the individual purchases range from $75,000 to $500,000.
