CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES EXAM REVIEW SOLVED QUESTIONS
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Question:
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?
Answer:
The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
Question:
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?
Answer:
PWS
Question:
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for services?
Answer:
Not - Federal Prison Industries Not - The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for
Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Not - Federal supplies Inventories of
the requiring agencies
,Question:
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?
Answer:
Not - A portion of the acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business The entire
acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
Question:
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality
determination?
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. Not - The tool has been sold to the general public and is used for
nongovernmental purposes
Question:
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?
Answer:
The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
Question:
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?
, Answer:
Not - Electronic Solicitation Not - Combined synopsis/solicitation Written Solicitation
Question:
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?
Answer:
Not - The acquisition must utilize full and open competition. Not - There is no requirement for
competition if the price is considered reasonable. Quotes must be solicited from at least three
sources
Question:
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct?
Answer:
Not - Evaluations subfactors must be listed Not - It is not necessary to include the basis on which
award will be made Not - Evaluations subfactors must be listed Not - It is not necessary to include
the basis on which award will be made Not - The relative importance of each evaluation factor must
be stated Buyers are encouraged to use best value Not - Buyers are discouraged from using best
value Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required. The basis on
which award will be made must be stated
Question:
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?
Answer:
Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
Question:
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Question:
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?
Answer:
The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
Question:
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?
Answer:
PWS
Question:
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for services?
Answer:
Not - Federal Prison Industries Not - The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for
Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Not - Federal supplies Inventories of
the requiring agencies
,Question:
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?
Answer:
Not - A portion of the acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business The entire
acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
Question:
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality
determination?
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. Not - The tool has been sold to the general public and is used for
nongovernmental purposes
Question:
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?
Answer:
The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
Question:
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?
, Answer:
Not - Electronic Solicitation Not - Combined synopsis/solicitation Written Solicitation
Question:
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?
Answer:
Not - The acquisition must utilize full and open competition. Not - There is no requirement for
competition if the price is considered reasonable. Quotes must be solicited from at least three
sources
Question:
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct?
Answer:
Not - Evaluations subfactors must be listed Not - It is not necessary to include the basis on which
award will be made Not - Evaluations subfactors must be listed Not - It is not necessary to include
the basis on which award will be made Not - The relative importance of each evaluation factor must
be stated Buyers are encouraged to use best value Not - Buyers are discouraged from using best
value Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required. The basis on
which award will be made must be stated
Question:
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?
Answer:
Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
Question:
