CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby
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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.
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 Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your
of the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed agency's needs? - CORRECT ANSWER NOT-The brand name purchase description
contract action? - CORRECT ANSWER There is no requirement to publicize this is not justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar products to
action. compete.
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement in terms
$1,500,000. Market research shows there are numerous potential offerors that are that will limit competition to save time
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
You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal at your military
following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER The entire acquisition must
installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated
be set aside exclusively for small business.
performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not
meeting the Commander's expectations.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - CORRECT ANSWER NOT The purpose the following documents would be included in the new contract? - CORRECT
of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of ANSWER PWS
****CORRECT purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
suitable to the circumstances of the acquisition satisfying a requirement for supplies? - CORRECT ANSWER NOT services listed
on federal supply schedules
NOT he purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain
a fair portion of Government contracts CORRECT services on the procurement list maintained by the committee for
purchase from people who are blind or severely disabled
***The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain
a fair portion of Government contracts 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 CORRECT ANSWER CORRECT The basis on which award will be made must be
competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery. The list of potential stated
offerors includes 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER Correct-Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not
required.
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a
commercial item determination? - CORRECT ANSWER the part was developed You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated
using government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies 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? -
CORRECT The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not
CORRECT ANSWER
customarily available in the commercial marketplace
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at
service. The estimated value of the individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to
the shop on your base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for
$500,000. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the
nongovernmental purposes. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
most appropriate to use? - CORRECT ANSWER Blanket Purchase Agreement
$625,000.
(BPA)
Which one of the following statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER The use of
simplified acquisition procedures is authorized.
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 WRONG
You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of Documenting the quotations with the date and time they were received
$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? - CORRECT ANSWER Electronic, Commerce CORRECT -RANKING THE QUOTATIONS BY TECHNICAL
ACCEPTABILITY
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? - Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers
CORRECT ANSWER There is no requirement for competition if the price is using SAP is true? - CORRECT ANSWER NOT Quotations or offers must be
considered reasonable. evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? -
, You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an
estimated value of $415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's
NOT supplier furnishes the ordered supplies
requirement were received in response to the solicitation and there is no reason to
believe the proposed prices are unreasonable. Which one of the following
statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? -
NOT Supplier validates the terms of the quotation
CORRECT ANSWER Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement
to obtain market research in support of the fair and reasonable determination.
Supplier's written acceptance of an order
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a
buy using SAP? - CORRECT ANSWER NOT award documentation should be kept
Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment
to a minimum
that utilized the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The
quotes submitted by vendors A, B, and D were determined to be technically
NOT Price reasonableness should be based on competitive quotes or offers acceptable.
whenever possible Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500;Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250;
andVendor D quoted a price of $132,800.
CORRECT A statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER Vender B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness
quote or offer is received
would be based on competition.
--NOT Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the
appropriate of the award decisions 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? - CORRECT ANSWER
WRONG- award documentation must be extensive and detailed
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price purchase order for
You just made a purchase for services in the amount of $20,700. You used a written commercial supplies with a value of $565,000. Two weeks after delivery and
solicitation to solicit quotations from three local sources. Which one of the following acceptance of the items, the end user complains that the goods are not functioning
statements is correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful vendors? - as expected. you investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant
CORRECT ANSWER with the specifications in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the
nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the governemtn? - CORRECT
ANSWER THE CONTRACTOR
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract? -
CORRECT ANSWER NOT -suppliers written acceptance of an order
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby
LATEST UPDATE 2025
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.
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 Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your
of the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed agency's needs? - CORRECT ANSWER NOT-The brand name purchase description
contract action? - CORRECT ANSWER There is no requirement to publicize this is not justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar products to
action. compete.
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of NOT The market research results should be used to define the requirement in terms
$1,500,000. Market research shows there are numerous potential offerors that are that will limit competition to save time
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
You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal at your military
following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER The entire acquisition must
installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated
be set aside exclusively for small business.
performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not
meeting the Commander's expectations.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - CORRECT ANSWER NOT The purpose the following documents would be included in the new contract? - CORRECT
of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of ANSWER PWS
****CORRECT purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
suitable to the circumstances of the acquisition satisfying a requirement for supplies? - CORRECT ANSWER NOT services listed
on federal supply schedules
NOT he purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain
a fair portion of Government contracts CORRECT services on the procurement list maintained by the committee for
purchase from people who are blind or severely disabled
***The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain
a fair portion of Government contracts 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 CORRECT ANSWER CORRECT The basis on which award will be made must be
competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery. The list of potential stated
offerors includes 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER Correct-Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not
required.
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a
commercial item determination? - CORRECT ANSWER the part was developed You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated
using government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies 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? -
CORRECT The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not
CORRECT ANSWER
customarily available in the commercial marketplace
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at
service. The estimated value of the individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to
the shop on your base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for
$500,000. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the
nongovernmental purposes. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is
most appropriate to use? - CORRECT ANSWER Blanket Purchase Agreement
$625,000.
(BPA)
Which one of the following statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER The use of
simplified acquisition procedures is authorized.
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 WRONG
You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of Documenting the quotations with the date and time they were received
$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? - CORRECT ANSWER Electronic, Commerce CORRECT -RANKING THE QUOTATIONS BY TECHNICAL
ACCEPTABILITY
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? - Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers
CORRECT ANSWER There is no requirement for competition if the price is using SAP is true? - CORRECT ANSWER NOT Quotations or offers must be
considered reasonable. evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? -
, You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an
estimated value of $415,000. Six quotations that meet the Government's
NOT supplier furnishes the ordered supplies
requirement were received in response to the solicitation and there is no reason to
believe the proposed prices are unreasonable. Which one of the following
statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? -
NOT Supplier validates the terms of the quotation
CORRECT ANSWER Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement
to obtain market research in support of the fair and reasonable determination.
Supplier's written acceptance of an order
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a
buy using SAP? - CORRECT ANSWER NOT award documentation should be kept
Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment
to a minimum
that utilized the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The
quotes submitted by vendors A, B, and D were determined to be technically
NOT Price reasonableness should be based on competitive quotes or offers acceptable.
whenever possible Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500;Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250;
andVendor D quoted a price of $132,800.
CORRECT A statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER Vender B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness
quote or offer is received
would be based on competition.
--NOT Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the
appropriate of the award decisions 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? - CORRECT ANSWER
WRONG- award documentation must be extensive and detailed
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price purchase order for
You just made a purchase for services in the amount of $20,700. You used a written commercial supplies with a value of $565,000. Two weeks after delivery and
solicitation to solicit quotations from three local sources. Which one of the following acceptance of the items, the end user complains that the goods are not functioning
statements is correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful vendors? - as expected. you investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant
CORRECT ANSWER with the specifications in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the
nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the governemtn? - CORRECT
ANSWER THE CONTRACTOR
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract? -
CORRECT ANSWER NOT -suppliers written acceptance of an order
