CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES "You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for noncommercial supplies is
no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was accepted in writing by the contractor.
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2025 (GRADED)
Which one of the following statements is true? - Correct Answer Not - The purchase order is considered
cancelled if the contractor accepts the Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were
"Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination? incurred
- Correct Answer Not - The tool is sold on a competitive basis in substantial quantities to multiple State
governments and was developed at private expense. A purchase order cannot be cancelled after ward unless the contractor is in default
Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial The purchase order is considered cancelled once the contractor submits a claim for costs incurred as a
marketplace based on a catalog. result of the Government's written cancellation.
Not - The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be used for nongovernment x The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-4."
purposes.
"You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military installation. The
The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not customarily available in the Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current
commercial marketplace. contractor performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations.
Not - The tool has been sold to the general public and is used for nongovernmental purposes" Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of thefollowing
documents would be included in the new contract? - Correct Answer PWS"
“Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - Correct Answer Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most "You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000. Market research
suitable to the circumstances of the acquisition. 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.
Not - The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
Which one of the following statements is correct? - Correct Answer Not - A portion of the acquisition
Not - The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of may be set aside exclusively for small business
Government contracts
The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business"
Not - Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed SAT in order to
maximize the use of SAP "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.
Not - Contracting officers required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR 12, 13, 14, and 15 when The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000.
using SAP?"
Which one of the following statements is true? - Correct Answer The use of simplified acquisition
"You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a health clinic that procedures authorized."
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 "You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A notice of the
meet the requirement for compatible equipment. proposed contract action is required.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? - Correct Which one of the following solicitation methods must be used? - Correct Answer Not - Electronic
Answer The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file." Solicitation
Not - Combined synopsis/solicitation
1|Page 2|Page
, Written Solicitation" Not - Reviewing electronic and digital submission to ensure they are readable
"You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are not Not - Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability
required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the competition
requirement for this acquisition? - Correct Answer Not - The acquisition must utilize full and open Ensuring quotations are marked with the date and time they were received
competition.
Not - Documenting the quotations with the data and time they were received"
Not - There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable.
"Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? -
Quotes must be solicited from at least three sources" Correct Answer Not - discretion to evaluate quotations.
"Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - Correct Answer Not - Not - A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating quotations or offers.
Evaluations subfactors must be listed
Not - A formal evaluation plan must be established prior to receipt of quotations or offers
Not - It is not necessary to include the basis on which award will be made
Not - For efficiency purposes, the contracting officer is not required to consider all quotations or offers.
Not - Evaluations subfactors must be listed
Not - Conducting comparative evaluations of quotations or offers is not permitted.
Not - It is not necessary to include the basis on which award will be made
Contracting officers have the discretion to use the evaluation procedures prescribed in FAR parts 14 and
Not - The relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated 15."
Buyers are encouraged to use best value "You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of
$178,000. Only one quotation was received in response to the competitive solicitation, and the
Not - Buyers are discouraged from using best value information obtained through market research is insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and
reasonable.
Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most
The basis on which award will be made must be stated" appropriate? - Correct Answer The requirement must be resolicited in order to obtain competition.
Recent purchases"
"You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated value of
$2,600,000. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes "Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? -
the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? - Correct Answer Notice of the proposed Correct Answer Maybe not - Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the
action must be transmitted to the GPE." appropriateness of the award decision.
"You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercialservice. The Not - Price reasonableness should be based on competitive quotes or offers whenever possible.
estimated value of the individual purchases range from $75,000 to $500,000.
Not - A statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one quote or offer is received."
Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? -
Correct Answer Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)" "You just made a purchase for supplies in the amount of $22,300. You solicited quotations orally from
four local sources.
"Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in response
to a solicitation using SAP? - Correct Answer Not - Reviewing the quotations for responsibility
3|Page 4|Page
no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was accepted in writing by the contractor.
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2025 (GRADED)
Which one of the following statements is true? - Correct Answer Not - The purchase order is considered
cancelled if the contractor accepts the Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were
"Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination? incurred
- Correct Answer Not - The tool is sold on a competitive basis in substantial quantities to multiple State
governments and was developed at private expense. A purchase order cannot be cancelled after ward unless the contractor is in default
Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial The purchase order is considered cancelled once the contractor submits a claim for costs incurred as a
marketplace based on a catalog. result of the Government's written cancellation.
Not - The equipment has been offered for sale to the general public and will be used for nongovernment x The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-4."
purposes.
"You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military installation. The
The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not customarily available in the Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current
commercial marketplace. contractor performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations.
Not - The tool has been sold to the general public and is used for nongovernmental purposes" Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of thefollowing
documents would be included in the new contract? - Correct Answer PWS"
“Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)? - Correct Answer Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most "You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000. Market research
suitable to the circumstances of the acquisition. 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.
Not - The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
Which one of the following statements is correct? - Correct Answer Not - A portion of the acquisition
Not - The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of may be set aside exclusively for small business
Government contracts
The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business"
Not - Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed SAT in order to
maximize the use of SAP "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.
Not - Contracting officers required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR 12, 13, 14, and 15 when The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000.
using SAP?"
Which one of the following statements is true? - Correct Answer The use of simplified acquisition
"You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a health clinic that procedures authorized."
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 "You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A notice of the
meet the requirement for compatible equipment. proposed contract action is required.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? - Correct Which one of the following solicitation methods must be used? - Correct Answer Not - Electronic
Answer The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file." Solicitation
Not - Combined synopsis/solicitation
1|Page 2|Page
, Written Solicitation" Not - Reviewing electronic and digital submission to ensure they are readable
"You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are not Not - Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability
required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the competition
requirement for this acquisition? - Correct Answer Not - The acquisition must utilize full and open Ensuring quotations are marked with the date and time they were received
competition.
Not - Documenting the quotations with the data and time they were received"
Not - There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable.
"Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? -
Quotes must be solicited from at least three sources" Correct Answer Not - discretion to evaluate quotations.
"Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - Correct Answer Not - Not - A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating quotations or offers.
Evaluations subfactors must be listed
Not - A formal evaluation plan must be established prior to receipt of quotations or offers
Not - It is not necessary to include the basis on which award will be made
Not - For efficiency purposes, the contracting officer is not required to consider all quotations or offers.
Not - Evaluations subfactors must be listed
Not - Conducting comparative evaluations of quotations or offers is not permitted.
Not - It is not necessary to include the basis on which award will be made
Contracting officers have the discretion to use the evaluation procedures prescribed in FAR parts 14 and
Not - The relative importance of each evaluation factor must be stated 15."
Buyers are encouraged to use best value "You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of
$178,000. Only one quotation was received in response to the competitive solicitation, and the
Not - Buyers are discouraged from using best value information obtained through market research is insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and
reasonable.
Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most
The basis on which award will be made must be stated" appropriate? - Correct Answer The requirement must be resolicited in order to obtain competition.
Recent purchases"
"You are the contracting officer for a commercial services requirement with an estimated value of
$2,600,000. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes "Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? -
the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? - Correct Answer Notice of the proposed Correct Answer Maybe not - Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the
action must be transmitted to the GPE." appropriateness of the award decision.
"You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercialservice. The Not - Price reasonableness should be based on competitive quotes or offers whenever possible.
estimated value of the individual purchases range from $75,000 to $500,000.
Not - A statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one quote or offer is received."
Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? -
Correct Answer Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)" "You just made a purchase for supplies in the amount of $22,300. You solicited quotations orally from
four local sources.
"Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in response
to a solicitation using SAP? - Correct Answer Not - Reviewing the quotations for responsibility
3|Page 4|Page
