CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION FINAL EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔PWS
✔✔You are the contracting officer for a requirement for commercial services with an
estimated value of $780,000. Four quotations were received in response to the
solicitation and market pricing is available. Which one of the following statements about
the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? - ✔✔Market research
must be conducted or obtained to support the fair and reasonable determination.
, ✔✔You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $13,000. The use
of electronic commerce is not practical, and notice of the proposed contract action is not
required. Which one of the following solicitation methods would be most appropriate? -
✔✔oral solicitation
✔✔You have a requirement for an individual purchase for supplies with an estimated
value of $5,875. The supplies are not immediately availableWhich one of the following
simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? - ✔✔government
purchase card
✔✔Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment
that utilized the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The
quotes submitted by vendors A, B, and D were determined to be technically
acceptable.Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500;Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250;
and Vendor D quoted a price of $132,800.Which one of the following statements about
the award decision is correct? - ✔✔Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price
reasonableness would be based on competition
✔✔You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial
supplies with a value of $565,000. Two weeks after delivery and acceptance of the
items, the end user complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You
investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specification in
the contract.Who would bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that
were accepted by the Government?Correct - ✔✔The Contractor
✔✔You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommercial supplies with an
estimated value of $235,000. The supplies are not immediately available.Which one of
the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? -
✔✔maybe purchase order
✔✔You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and
past performance. One of the unsuccessful vendors has requested information on the
award decision.Which one of the following describes the action you must take? -
✔✔You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision
✔✔Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a
commerciality determination? - ✔✔The part sold to the general public needs' extensive
modifications not customarily available in the commercial marketplace.
✔✔You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby
generators. Market research results identify multiple sources in the commercial
marketplace that meet the essential physical characteristics for this requirement. The
generators were previously procured using a military specification that includes
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔PWS
✔✔You are the contracting officer for a requirement for commercial services with an
estimated value of $780,000. Four quotations were received in response to the
solicitation and market pricing is available. Which one of the following statements about
the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? - ✔✔Market research
must be conducted or obtained to support the fair and reasonable determination.
, ✔✔You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $13,000. The use
of electronic commerce is not practical, and notice of the proposed contract action is not
required. Which one of the following solicitation methods would be most appropriate? -
✔✔oral solicitation
✔✔You have a requirement for an individual purchase for supplies with an estimated
value of $5,875. The supplies are not immediately availableWhich one of the following
simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? - ✔✔government
purchase card
✔✔Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment
that utilized the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The
quotes submitted by vendors A, B, and D were determined to be technically
acceptable.Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500;Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250;
and Vendor D quoted a price of $132,800.Which one of the following statements about
the award decision is correct? - ✔✔Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price
reasonableness would be based on competition
✔✔You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial
supplies with a value of $565,000. Two weeks after delivery and acceptance of the
items, the end user complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You
investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specification in
the contract.Who would bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that
were accepted by the Government?Correct - ✔✔The Contractor
✔✔You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommercial supplies with an
estimated value of $235,000. The supplies are not immediately available.Which one of
the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? -
✔✔maybe purchase order
✔✔You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and
past performance. One of the unsuccessful vendors has requested information on the
award decision.Which one of the following describes the action you must take? -
✔✔You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision
✔✔Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a
commerciality determination? - ✔✔The part sold to the general public needs' extensive
modifications not customarily available in the commercial marketplace.
✔✔You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby
generators. Market research results identify multiple sources in the commercial
marketplace that meet the essential physical characteristics for this requirement. The
generators were previously procured using a military specification that includes
