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What are the three Contract Life Cycle Phases of the contracting process? correct answers Pre-
Award, Award & Post-Award
Pre-Award Phase correct answers All the work performed by both the buyer (Government or
prime contractor) and seller (contractor or subcontractor) in communicating the buyer's
requirements and providing a solution to those requirements
What are the two primary activities of the pre-award phase? correct answers Develop Solicitation
& Develop Offer
FAR reference(s): Buying activities must also conduct market research to identify potential
suppliers, evaluate if the requirement is achievable, and perform any pre-offer conferences or
communication. correct answers FAR part 10, Market Research
FAR reference(s): Primary source for information about contract types. correct answers FAR
part 16, Types of Contracts
FAR reference(s): Addresses publicizing contract actions. correct answers FAR part 5,
Publicizing Contract Actions
Award Phase correct answers The second contract life cycle phase is Award. The award phase
involves all the work performed by both the buyer and seller that produces an awarded contract.
Some contracts are very simple and others are extremely complex, but the majority fall
somewhere in between.
What is the one activity of the award phase? correct answers Form contract
FAR reference(s): Protest processes. correct answers FAR part 33, Protests, Disputes, and
Appeals
Post-Award Phase correct answers Involves all the work performed by both the buyer and seller
during contract performance, to include changes to the contract, contract close-out, and
sometimes termination of a contract
What are the two primary activities of the post-award phase? correct answers Perform Contract
& Close Contract
FAR reference(s): Post-award activities and responsibilities. correct answers FAR part 42,
Contract Administration and Audit Services
FAR reference(s): Guidance for planning and assuring successful contract performance. correct
answers FAR part 46, Quality Assurance
,FAR reference(s): Describe the Federal Government and DoD policies and procedures as they
relate to subcontractors. correct answers FAR part 44, Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
FAR reference(s): Covers contract modifications. correct answers FAR Part 43, Contract
Modifications
FAR reference(s): Discusses termination of contracts. correct answers FAR part 49, Termination
of Contracts
FAR reference(s): Closeout of Government contract files. correct answers FAR 4.804
FAR reference(s): Responsibilities associated with Government property prior to and through
contract closeout. correct answers FAR part 45, Government Property
Who develops a solicitation?
a. The Government
b. The offeror
c. The seller
d. The buyer correct answers a. The Government
d. The buyer
Who prepares an offer?
a. The Government
b. The offeror
c. The seller
d. The buyer correct answers b. The offeror
c. The seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for
quality? correct answers The Seller
Term: The acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or services (including
construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lease, whether
the supplies or services are already in existence or must be created, developed, demonstrated,
and evaluated. correct answers Acquisition (FAR 2.101)
Term: Consists of all participants in Government acquisition including not only representatives
of the technical, supply, and procurement communities but also the customers they serve, and the
contractors who provide the products and services. correct answers Acquisition team (FAR
1.102-3)
FAR reference(s): Requires appointing officials, when selecting contracting officers, to consider
the complexity and dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned and the candidate's experience,
training, education, business acumen, judgment, character, and reputation. correct answers FAR
1.603-2
,FAR reference(s): Contracting officers are responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary
actions for effective contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract , and
safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships. correct answers
FAR 1.602-2
FAR reference(s): Personal conflict of interest. correct answers FAR part 3
FAR reference(s): Organization conflict of interest. correct answers FAR part 9
Openness for the contracting officer applies primarily to?
a. The Acquisition Team
b. Contractors
c. Offerors
d. The Contracting Team correct answers a. The Acquisition Team
b. Contractors
c. Offerors
d. The Contracting Team
FAR reference(s): Provides guidance on establishing, maintaining, and disposing of Government
contract files. correct answers FAR subpart 4.8
You need to document a business decision, such as the use of a specific contract type. What
document will you create? correct answers A Determination and Findings
At the conclusion of negotiations, the contracting officer will complete a: correct answers Price
Negotiation Memorandum
Prior to negotiating a sole source contract, the contracting officer must complete a: correct
answers Justification and Approval
SF 26 correct answers Award/Contract
Used to award negotiated contracts in which signatures of both parties on a single document is
appropriate.
SF 30 correct answers Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract
Used to amend any solicitation or modify any contract.
SF 33 correct answers Solicitation, Offer, and Award
May be used to award either negotiated contracts or contracts utilizing sealed bidding.
SF 44 correct answers Purchase Order/Invoice/Voucher
, Used for simplified acquisitions at or below the micro-purchase threshold, except for purchases
under unusual and compelling urgency or in support of contingency operations.
SF 1409 correct answers Abstract of Offers
Prescribed for use in recording bids.
SF 1442 correct answers Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)
Used for soliciting offers and awarding contracts expected to exceed the simplified acquisition
threshold. These acquisitions must be for:
Construction, alteration or repair; or
Dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements.
SF 1449 correct answers Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items
Required for solicitations for commercial items if the acquisition will exceed the simplified
acquisition threshold. It is encouraged for commercial acquisitions not exceeding the simplified
acquisition threshold.
DD 254 correct answers Contract Security Classification Specification
Used to provide security classification guidance to U.S. contractors, and subcontractors as
applicable, requiring access to information classified as "Confidential", "Secret", or "Top
Secret".
DD 1155 correct answers Order for Supplies and Services
Used for placing orders under indefinite-delivery contracts or if the SF 1449 is not used under
simplified acquisition procedures.
DD 1547 correct answers Record of Weighted Guidelines Application
Used to facilitate a structured approach to profit/fee analysis.
DD 1861 correct answers Contract Facilities Capital Cost of Money
Used to estimate the facilities capital cost of money and capital employed ( used in conjunction
with the CASB-CMF and cost of money factors).
What is the overarching rule on accepting gifts from contractor employees? correct answers
Federal employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting gifts offered "because of the
employee's official position" or gifts offered by a "prohibited source."
What are the three Contract Life Cycle Phases of the contracting process? correct answers Pre-
Award, Award & Post-Award
Pre-Award Phase correct answers All the work performed by both the buyer (Government or
prime contractor) and seller (contractor or subcontractor) in communicating the buyer's
requirements and providing a solution to those requirements
What are the two primary activities of the pre-award phase? correct answers Develop Solicitation
& Develop Offer
FAR reference(s): Buying activities must also conduct market research to identify potential
suppliers, evaluate if the requirement is achievable, and perform any pre-offer conferences or
communication. correct answers FAR part 10, Market Research
FAR reference(s): Primary source for information about contract types. correct answers FAR
part 16, Types of Contracts
FAR reference(s): Addresses publicizing contract actions. correct answers FAR part 5,
Publicizing Contract Actions
Award Phase correct answers The second contract life cycle phase is Award. The award phase
involves all the work performed by both the buyer and seller that produces an awarded contract.
Some contracts are very simple and others are extremely complex, but the majority fall
somewhere in between.
What is the one activity of the award phase? correct answers Form contract
FAR reference(s): Protest processes. correct answers FAR part 33, Protests, Disputes, and
Appeals
Post-Award Phase correct answers Involves all the work performed by both the buyer and seller
during contract performance, to include changes to the contract, contract close-out, and
sometimes termination of a contract
What are the two primary activities of the post-award phase? correct answers Perform Contract
& Close Contract
FAR reference(s): Post-award activities and responsibilities. correct answers FAR part 42,
Contract Administration and Audit Services
FAR reference(s): Guidance for planning and assuring successful contract performance. correct
answers FAR part 46, Quality Assurance
,FAR reference(s): Describe the Federal Government and DoD policies and procedures as they
relate to subcontractors. correct answers FAR part 44, Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
FAR reference(s): Covers contract modifications. correct answers FAR Part 43, Contract
Modifications
FAR reference(s): Discusses termination of contracts. correct answers FAR part 49, Termination
of Contracts
FAR reference(s): Closeout of Government contract files. correct answers FAR 4.804
FAR reference(s): Responsibilities associated with Government property prior to and through
contract closeout. correct answers FAR part 45, Government Property
Who develops a solicitation?
a. The Government
b. The offeror
c. The seller
d. The buyer correct answers a. The Government
d. The buyer
Who prepares an offer?
a. The Government
b. The offeror
c. The seller
d. The buyer correct answers b. The offeror
c. The seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for
quality? correct answers The Seller
Term: The acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or services (including
construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lease, whether
the supplies or services are already in existence or must be created, developed, demonstrated,
and evaluated. correct answers Acquisition (FAR 2.101)
Term: Consists of all participants in Government acquisition including not only representatives
of the technical, supply, and procurement communities but also the customers they serve, and the
contractors who provide the products and services. correct answers Acquisition team (FAR
1.102-3)
FAR reference(s): Requires appointing officials, when selecting contracting officers, to consider
the complexity and dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned and the candidate's experience,
training, education, business acumen, judgment, character, and reputation. correct answers FAR
1.603-2
,FAR reference(s): Contracting officers are responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary
actions for effective contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract , and
safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships. correct answers
FAR 1.602-2
FAR reference(s): Personal conflict of interest. correct answers FAR part 3
FAR reference(s): Organization conflict of interest. correct answers FAR part 9
Openness for the contracting officer applies primarily to?
a. The Acquisition Team
b. Contractors
c. Offerors
d. The Contracting Team correct answers a. The Acquisition Team
b. Contractors
c. Offerors
d. The Contracting Team
FAR reference(s): Provides guidance on establishing, maintaining, and disposing of Government
contract files. correct answers FAR subpart 4.8
You need to document a business decision, such as the use of a specific contract type. What
document will you create? correct answers A Determination and Findings
At the conclusion of negotiations, the contracting officer will complete a: correct answers Price
Negotiation Memorandum
Prior to negotiating a sole source contract, the contracting officer must complete a: correct
answers Justification and Approval
SF 26 correct answers Award/Contract
Used to award negotiated contracts in which signatures of both parties on a single document is
appropriate.
SF 30 correct answers Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract
Used to amend any solicitation or modify any contract.
SF 33 correct answers Solicitation, Offer, and Award
May be used to award either negotiated contracts or contracts utilizing sealed bidding.
SF 44 correct answers Purchase Order/Invoice/Voucher
, Used for simplified acquisitions at or below the micro-purchase threshold, except for purchases
under unusual and compelling urgency or in support of contingency operations.
SF 1409 correct answers Abstract of Offers
Prescribed for use in recording bids.
SF 1442 correct answers Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)
Used for soliciting offers and awarding contracts expected to exceed the simplified acquisition
threshold. These acquisitions must be for:
Construction, alteration or repair; or
Dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements.
SF 1449 correct answers Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items
Required for solicitations for commercial items if the acquisition will exceed the simplified
acquisition threshold. It is encouraged for commercial acquisitions not exceeding the simplified
acquisition threshold.
DD 254 correct answers Contract Security Classification Specification
Used to provide security classification guidance to U.S. contractors, and subcontractors as
applicable, requiring access to information classified as "Confidential", "Secret", or "Top
Secret".
DD 1155 correct answers Order for Supplies and Services
Used for placing orders under indefinite-delivery contracts or if the SF 1449 is not used under
simplified acquisition procedures.
DD 1547 correct answers Record of Weighted Guidelines Application
Used to facilitate a structured approach to profit/fee analysis.
DD 1861 correct answers Contract Facilities Capital Cost of Money
Used to estimate the facilities capital cost of money and capital employed ( used in conjunction
with the CASB-CMF and cost of money factors).
What is the overarching rule on accepting gifts from contractor employees? correct answers
Federal employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting gifts offered "because of the
employee's official position" or gifts offered by a "prohibited source."
