CON 3990 Exam Actual Exam Complete
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Who accepts the burden of latent defect? - The burden is on the government to prove
that defective material and workmanship was the probable cause of product failure or
non-conformance.
Who can you submit a claim to? - Contractor claims are submitted to the KO
What is a claim? - a written demand or assertion by one of the contracting parties
seeking (i) payment of a specific sum of money, (ii) adjustment or interpretation of
contract terms, or (iii) other relief arising under or relating to the contract.
When is written certification for a claim required? - When a claim exceeds $100,000,
contractors must provide the following written certification (FAR 33.207).
What are protests? - they provide offerors with a tool to challenge federal contract
award decisions.
Who do you file a protest with? - The Government Accountability Office
, There is a janitorial contract for 2.8 million dollars for the entire base. What FAR part
would you use? - Could be FAR Part 37 Service Contracting or Far Part 12 Acquisition
of Commercial Products and Commercial Services
What common form do you use for a modification? - SF-30
What FAR Part is Acquisition Planning? - FAR Part 7
Which clause is related to Acquisition? - 52.215 - Instructions to Offerors - Competitive
Acquistion
What is considered a contract action? - Contract action means any oral or written action
that results in the purchase, rent, or lease of supplies or equipment, services, or
construction.
What is latent defect? - is one that is not readily noticeable upon reasonable inspection
at the time of acceptance.
What role does the Program Manager plan in Acquistion Planning? - The PM has
overall responsibility of a contract
What is the KO's role in Acquisition Planning? - Ensures plan is implemented and
developed.
What are the three phases of a life cycle? - Pre-award Phase
Award Phase
Post-award phase
What are the two parts of the Pre-award phase? - Develop Solicitation
Develop offer
Who develops a solicitation? - The Government & The Buyer.
Who prepares an offer? - The Contractor and the seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has
responsibility for quality? - The Seller
What does the award phase involve? - Involves all work performed by the buyer and
seller
Questions and verified Answers 2026 (Verified
Answers) Brand New Version
Who accepts the burden of latent defect? - The burden is on the government to prove
that defective material and workmanship was the probable cause of product failure or
non-conformance.
Who can you submit a claim to? - Contractor claims are submitted to the KO
What is a claim? - a written demand or assertion by one of the contracting parties
seeking (i) payment of a specific sum of money, (ii) adjustment or interpretation of
contract terms, or (iii) other relief arising under or relating to the contract.
When is written certification for a claim required? - When a claim exceeds $100,000,
contractors must provide the following written certification (FAR 33.207).
What are protests? - they provide offerors with a tool to challenge federal contract
award decisions.
Who do you file a protest with? - The Government Accountability Office
, There is a janitorial contract for 2.8 million dollars for the entire base. What FAR part
would you use? - Could be FAR Part 37 Service Contracting or Far Part 12 Acquisition
of Commercial Products and Commercial Services
What common form do you use for a modification? - SF-30
What FAR Part is Acquisition Planning? - FAR Part 7
Which clause is related to Acquisition? - 52.215 - Instructions to Offerors - Competitive
Acquistion
What is considered a contract action? - Contract action means any oral or written action
that results in the purchase, rent, or lease of supplies or equipment, services, or
construction.
What is latent defect? - is one that is not readily noticeable upon reasonable inspection
at the time of acceptance.
What role does the Program Manager plan in Acquistion Planning? - The PM has
overall responsibility of a contract
What is the KO's role in Acquisition Planning? - Ensures plan is implemented and
developed.
What are the three phases of a life cycle? - Pre-award Phase
Award Phase
Post-award phase
What are the two parts of the Pre-award phase? - Develop Solicitation
Develop offer
Who develops a solicitation? - The Government & The Buyer.
Who prepares an offer? - The Contractor and the seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has
responsibility for quality? - The Seller
What does the award phase involve? - Involves all work performed by the buyer and
seller
