CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Exam Questions with Correct Answers | Professor
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.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? - ANSWER-Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price
reasonableness would be based on competition
.Three quotes were received in response to your solicitation for training services. Evaluation was based
on a tradeoff between price and past performance. The assigned past performance ratings and quoted
prices were as follows:
Vendor A - Unacceptable, $216,150;
Vendor B - Acceptable, $248,500; and
Vendor C - Outstanding, $237,200. Which one of the following statements about the award decision is
correct? - ANSWER-Vendor C is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on
competition.
.Which one of the following is correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? - ANSWER-
Award documentation should be kept to a minimum.
.Which one of the following is correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? - ANSWER-
Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the appropriateness of the award
decision.
Award documentation should be kept to a minimum.
.Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a supply
requirement? - ANSWER-Commercial sources
.Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when questions are received in response
to a solicitation using SAP. - ANSWER-Reviewing the quotations for responsibility
, Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability
.Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for services? - ANSWER-Services from Federal Prison Industries, Inc.
.Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for supplies? - ANSWER-Inventories of the requiring agency
.Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item
determination? - ANSWER-The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not
customarily available in the commercial marketplace.
.Which one of the following market research results would support a commercial item determination? -
ANSWER-The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial qualities in the commercial
marketplace based on market prices.
.Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - ANSWER-The basis on
which award will be made must be stated.
Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
Buyers are encouraged to use best value
.Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? -
ANSWER-The contracting officer is required to consider all quotations or offers.
Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
.Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - ANSWER-The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of Government contracts.
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.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? - ANSWER-Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price
reasonableness would be based on competition
.Three quotes were received in response to your solicitation for training services. Evaluation was based
on a tradeoff between price and past performance. The assigned past performance ratings and quoted
prices were as follows:
Vendor A - Unacceptable, $216,150;
Vendor B - Acceptable, $248,500; and
Vendor C - Outstanding, $237,200. Which one of the following statements about the award decision is
correct? - ANSWER-Vendor C is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on
competition.
.Which one of the following is correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? - ANSWER-
Award documentation should be kept to a minimum.
.Which one of the following is correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? - ANSWER-
Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the appropriateness of the award
decision.
Award documentation should be kept to a minimum.
.Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a supply
requirement? - ANSWER-Commercial sources
.Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when questions are received in response
to a solicitation using SAP. - ANSWER-Reviewing the quotations for responsibility
, Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability
.Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for services? - ANSWER-Services from Federal Prison Industries, Inc.
.Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a
requirement for supplies? - ANSWER-Inventories of the requiring agency
.Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item
determination? - ANSWER-The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not
customarily available in the commercial marketplace.
.Which one of the following market research results would support a commercial item determination? -
ANSWER-The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial qualities in the commercial
marketplace based on market prices.
.Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - ANSWER-The basis on
which award will be made must be stated.
Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
Buyers are encouraged to use best value
.Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? -
ANSWER-The contracting officer is required to consider all quotations or offers.
Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
.Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - ANSWER-The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of Government contracts.
