CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW
WITH FULL SOLUTIONS
●● 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.
●● 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
,●● 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
Inventories of the requiring agencies
●● 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
●● 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.
The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be
used for nongovernment purposes.
x 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
●● 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.
, ●● 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
●● 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.
●● Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP
is correct?
Answer: Not - Evaluations subfactors must be listed
PROCEDURES COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW
WITH FULL SOLUTIONS
●● 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.
●● 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
,●● 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
Inventories of the requiring agencies
●● 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
●● 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.
The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be
used for nongovernment purposes.
x 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
●● 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.
, ●● 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
●● 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.
●● Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP
is correct?
Answer: Not - Evaluations subfactors must be listed
