CON 2370 (Acquisition Procedures) EXAM |
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS |
SIMPLIFIED AND SUMMARIZED |RATED A+
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an estimated
value of $6,200. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly
describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? - ANSWER There is no
requirement to publicize this action.
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000.
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 4 small businesses and
8 large businesses. Which one of the following statements is correct? - ANSWER The entire
acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)? - ANSWER NOT The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities
for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
****CORRECT purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the
circumstances of the acquisition
NOT he purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion
of Government contracts
***The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion
of Government contracts
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators.
Market research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the
,essential physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously procured
using a military specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
- ANSWER NOT-The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to
allow companies with similar products to compete.
NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement in terms that will
limit competition to save time
You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal 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 the
following 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 supplies? - ANSWER NOT services listed on federal supply schedules
CORRECT services on the procurement list maintained by the committee for purchase from
people who are blind or severely disabled
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000.
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 4 small businesses and
8 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - ANSWER
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item
determination? - ANSWER the part was developed using government funding and is only sold to
DoD agencies
, CORRECT The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not customarily
available in the commercial marketplace
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the shop on
your base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for nongovernmental purposes.
The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $625,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? - ANSWER The use of simplified acquisition
procedures is authorized.
You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of $225,000.
Notice of the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions apply. Which one of the
following solicitation methods would be most appropriate? - ANSWER Electronic, Commerce
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8,700. Which one of the
following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? - ANSWER There is no
requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - ANSWER
CORRECT The basis on which award will be made must be stated
Correct-Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of
$20,600. Access to the written solicitation will not be provided in the GPE, and none of the
exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement
for publicizing this proposed contract action? - ANSWER
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial service. The
estimated value of the individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to $500,000. Which one of the
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS |
SIMPLIFIED AND SUMMARIZED |RATED A+
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an estimated
value of $6,200. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly
describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? - ANSWER There is no
requirement to publicize this action.
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000.
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 4 small businesses and
8 large businesses. Which one of the following statements is correct? - ANSWER The entire
acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)? - ANSWER NOT The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities
for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
****CORRECT purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the
circumstances of the acquisition
NOT he purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion
of Government contracts
***The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion
of Government contracts
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators.
Market research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the
,essential physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously procured
using a military specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
- ANSWER NOT-The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to
allow companies with similar products to compete.
NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement in terms that will
limit competition to save time
You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal 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 the
following 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 supplies? - ANSWER NOT services listed on federal supply schedules
CORRECT services on the procurement list maintained by the committee for purchase from
people who are blind or severely disabled
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000.
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 4 small businesses and
8 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - ANSWER
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item
determination? - ANSWER the part was developed using government funding and is only sold to
DoD agencies
, CORRECT The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not customarily
available in the commercial marketplace
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the shop on
your base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for nongovernmental purposes.
The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $625,000.
Which one of the following statements is true? - ANSWER The use of simplified acquisition
procedures is authorized.
You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of $225,000.
Notice of the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions apply. Which one of the
following solicitation methods would be most appropriate? - ANSWER Electronic, Commerce
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8,700. Which one of the
following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? - ANSWER There is no
requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - ANSWER
CORRECT The basis on which award will be made must be stated
Correct-Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of
$20,600. Access to the written solicitation will not be provided in the GPE, and none of the
exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement
for publicizing this proposed contract action? - ANSWER
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial service. The
estimated value of the individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to $500,000. Which one of the
