Market research is conducted during which phase of the acquisition? - ANSWER All
phases
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other
applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, what must a contracting officer do? -
ANSWER Ensure that each has been met
How many FAR parts are there? - ANSWER 53
The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9 identifies
the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following types of instruments is
representative? - ANSWER Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and
requirements contracts
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? - ANSWER FAR Part 1
A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract. As
the government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of
termination would you proceed with? - ANSWER Termination for Cause
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation
of authority? - ANSWER Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated
otherwise
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,What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - ANSWER A unique number
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement
instrument
A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only used in the contract or if it
applies to the solicitation as well. John correctly answered by replying with what statement?
- ANSWER A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both
solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after award
How does the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI) relate to the DFARS? -
ANSWER The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Except when authorized otherwise, what is true about a government contract? -
ANSWER Must be in writing
What should Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) do? - ANSWER Promote
competition to the maximum extent practicable
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? -
ANSWER Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - ANSWER Deviation
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - ANSWER DD
Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? -
ANSWER Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
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,Who is authorized by the government to execute contract modifications on behalf of the
government? - ANSWER The CO
Which FAR part deals with market research? - ANSWER FAR part 10
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - ANSWER A T&M contract
may be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate
accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs
Which contract type shall not be used in government contracting? - ANSWER Cost-
plus-a-percentage-of-cost
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? - ANSWER May not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to
receive it
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational
conflicts of interest? - ANSWER Prevent unfair competitive advantage
What are the 3 terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of
proposals? - ANSWER Communications, discussions, and clarifications
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see an
exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - ANSWER With one or two alpha
characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR say about
government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors? Government
employees: - ANSWER May not solicit or accept gifts
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, What is true regarding awarding contracts to U.S. government employees? -
ANSWER A CO shall not knowingly award a contract to a government employee
Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated, meaningful
special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or in other
sections of the UCF? - ANSWER Section H
In a Determination and Findings, what is true about the findings? - ANSWER They are
support for the determination
Which event is meant to aid both the government and contractor personnel to achieve a
clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and identify and resolve
potential problems after contract award? - ANSWER Postaward orientation conference
Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to
perform specific technical or administrative functions? - ANSWER COR
Who does the Acquisition Team include? - ANSWER Representatives of the technical,
supply, and procurement communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who
provide the products and services
What is the purpose of market research? - ANSWER To identify and understand
customer needs
To identify gaps in the market
To reduce risk
To inform business decisions
Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of
government contract files? - ANSWER FAR part 4
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phases
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other
applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, what must a contracting officer do? -
ANSWER Ensure that each has been met
How many FAR parts are there? - ANSWER 53
The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9 identifies
the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following types of instruments is
representative? - ANSWER Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and
requirements contracts
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? - ANSWER FAR Part 1
A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract. As
the government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of
termination would you proceed with? - ANSWER Termination for Cause
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation
of authority? - ANSWER Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated
otherwise
1
,What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - ANSWER A unique number
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement
instrument
A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only used in the contract or if it
applies to the solicitation as well. John correctly answered by replying with what statement?
- ANSWER A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both
solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after award
How does the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI) relate to the DFARS? -
ANSWER The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Except when authorized otherwise, what is true about a government contract? -
ANSWER Must be in writing
What should Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) do? - ANSWER Promote
competition to the maximum extent practicable
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? -
ANSWER Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - ANSWER Deviation
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - ANSWER DD
Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? -
ANSWER Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
2
,Who is authorized by the government to execute contract modifications on behalf of the
government? - ANSWER The CO
Which FAR part deals with market research? - ANSWER FAR part 10
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - ANSWER A T&M contract
may be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate
accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs
Which contract type shall not be used in government contracting? - ANSWER Cost-
plus-a-percentage-of-cost
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? - ANSWER May not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to
receive it
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational
conflicts of interest? - ANSWER Prevent unfair competitive advantage
What are the 3 terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of
proposals? - ANSWER Communications, discussions, and clarifications
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see an
exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - ANSWER With one or two alpha
characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR say about
government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors? Government
employees: - ANSWER May not solicit or accept gifts
3
, What is true regarding awarding contracts to U.S. government employees? -
ANSWER A CO shall not knowingly award a contract to a government employee
Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated, meaningful
special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or in other
sections of the UCF? - ANSWER Section H
In a Determination and Findings, what is true about the findings? - ANSWER They are
support for the determination
Which event is meant to aid both the government and contractor personnel to achieve a
clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and identify and resolve
potential problems after contract award? - ANSWER Postaward orientation conference
Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to
perform specific technical or administrative functions? - ANSWER COR
Who does the Acquisition Team include? - ANSWER Representatives of the technical,
supply, and procurement communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who
provide the products and services
What is the purpose of market research? - ANSWER To identify and understand
customer needs
To identify gaps in the market
To reduce risk
To inform business decisions
Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of
government contract files? - ANSWER FAR part 4
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