CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedures
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Which one of the following market research results would support a commercial item
determination? The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities
in the commercial marketplace based on market prices
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial
supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was not accepted in writing by
the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? The purchase order is
considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the Government's written cancellation and does
not claim costs were incurred.
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract valued at $3,750,000.Which
one of the following statements regarding changes to the contract is true? Any change to
the contract terms must be made by written agreement of the parties.
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is
true? NOT A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating quotations or
offers.
,MAYBE contracting officers have the discretion to use the evaluation prescribed in far parts 14
and 15
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract MAYBE
Government issuance of an order in response to a quotation
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)? NOT Agencies may separate requirements into smaller
purchases that do not exceed SAT in order to maximize the use of SAP
MAYBE contracting officers are required to use a combination of procedures ... etc.
MAYBE: the purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities to obtain a fair portion
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services 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
PWS
, Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality
determination? The part was developed using government funding and is only sold to
DoD agencies.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? NOT The
relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated
MAYBE stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required
Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in
response to a solicitation using SAP? NOT Reviewing electronic and digital submission to
ensure they are readable
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You
send the preliminary notice of your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe outlined
in the options clause. Which one of the following statements is correct? NOT You no
longer have the right to exercise the option.
Questions and Answers Verified by Experts
Which one of the following market research results would support a commercial item
determination? The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities
in the commercial marketplace based on market prices
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial
supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was not accepted in writing by
the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? The purchase order is
considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the Government's written cancellation and does
not claim costs were incurred.
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract valued at $3,750,000.Which
one of the following statements regarding changes to the contract is true? Any change to
the contract terms must be made by written agreement of the parties.
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is
true? NOT A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating quotations or
offers.
,MAYBE contracting officers have the discretion to use the evaluation prescribed in far parts 14
and 15
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract MAYBE
Government issuance of an order in response to a quotation
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)? NOT Agencies may separate requirements into smaller
purchases that do not exceed SAT in order to maximize the use of SAP
MAYBE contracting officers are required to use a combination of procedures ... etc.
MAYBE: the purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities to obtain a fair portion
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services 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
PWS
, Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality
determination? The part was developed using government funding and is only sold to
DoD agencies.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? NOT The
relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated
MAYBE stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required
Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in
response to a solicitation using SAP? NOT Reviewing electronic and digital submission to
ensure they are readable
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You
send the preliminary notice of your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe outlined
in the options clause. Which one of the following statements is correct? NOT You no
longer have the right to exercise the option.
