CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

You have a request to purchase 1,500 commercially available sheds, one for each family housing unit. Each shed will cost $1,500 (total of $2.25 million). correct answer: ? Choose from the remaining answers below: -Simplified acquisition procedures can be used ONLY if the contracting officer requests a request for proposals (RFP). -Simplified acquisition procedures can be used. What is the preferred method of solicitation for requirements over $25,000? correct answer: ? I answered Written and it was wrong. You have a requirement to buy janitorial services for your facility. There has been a history of performance and customer service problems with the present and past contractors. Your evaluation criteria for the follow-on solicitation should contain a factor for: correct answer: Past performance The public works department at your Federal facility needs to buy repair parts for a water fountain in the building. The parts will cost about $100 and can be bought at Nuts-n-Bolts Hardware. Which method of purchase is preferred? correct answer: The Governmentwide commercial purchase card A contract option may be exercised: correct answer: ? This answer is wrong Only if the contractor agrees. In acquisitions for commercial items, the terms of an express warranty should be: correct answer: Consistent with customary commercial practice Which of the following are acceptable market research techniques? correct answer: All techniques listed are acceptable. Which method of purchase is the most appropriate for requirements exceeding the the micro-purchase threshold? correct answer: Purchase Order A commercial item is a supply or service that: correct answer: -Requires extensive modifications unique to the Government. -Is a previously developed item used exclusively for governmental purposes. -Is sold or offered for sale to the general public.* -Is not available to the general public. The required sources of supplies and services can be found in: correct answer: FAR Part 8 A synopsis in the GPE is generally required for: correct answer: Proposed contract actions exceeding $25,000