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CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Exam
2025/2026 – 100% Correct Questions and
Answers (Professor Verified, Graded A+)
1. What is the primary purpose of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under
FAR Part 13?
A. Maximize contract complexity
B. Streamline purchasing to increase efficiency
C. Require formal evaluation plans
D. Limit competition to large businesses
B. Streamline purchasing to increase efficiency
Rationale: FAR Part 13 aims to reduce administrative costs and promote efficiency
in acquisitions below the simplified acquisition threshold.
2. What is the simplified acquisition threshold for commercial items in 2025?
A. $150,000
B. $250,000
C. $800,000
D. $7,500,000
C. $800,000
Rationale: FAR 2.101 sets the simplified acquisition threshold at $800,000 for
commercial items in 2025, higher than the standard $250,000 threshold.
3. You have a requirement for commercial supplies valued at $200,000. Which
acquisition method is most appropriate?
A. Sealed bidding
B. Purchase order using SAP
C. Request for proposals (RFP)
D. Invitation for bids (IFB)
B. Purchase order using SAP
Rationale: For commercial supplies below $800,000, a purchase order using SAP is
appropriate per FAR 13.302.
4. Which of the following is a mandatory government source for supplies?
A. Commercial vendors
B. AbilityOne Program
C. Local businesses
D. Online retailers
B. AbilityOne Program
Rationale: FAR 8.002 prioritizes mandatory sources like the AbilityOne Program for
supplies before commercial sources.
5. You are the contracting officer for a $780,000 commercial services contract. Four
quotations were received, and market pricing is available. What is true about price
evaluation?
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A. Price reasonableness cannot be determined
B. Price reasonableness is based on competition
C. A formal cost analysis is required
D. Only one quote is needed for reasonableness
B. Price reasonableness is based on competition
Rationale: FAR 13.106-3 allows price reasonableness to be determined based on
competitive quotations when multiple offers are received.
6. When is publicizing a proposed contract action required under SAP?
A. For all acquisitions
B. For acquisitions above $25,000, unless an exception applies
C. Only for noncommercial items
D. Never for SAP acquisitions
B. For acquisitions above $25,000, unless an exception applies
Rationale: FAR 5.101 requires publicizing proposed actions over $25,000 unless an
exception in FAR 5.202 applies.
7. You have a requirement for repair parts valued at $275,000, developed with
government funds and not offered to the public. Can SAP be used?
A. Yes, with a purchase order
B. Yes, with a blanket purchase agreement
C. No, SAP is prohibited
D. Yes, with a delivery order
C. No, SAP is prohibited
Rationale: FAR 13.003 prohibits SAP for noncommercial items above the $250,000
threshold.
8. Which of the following results in the establishment of a contract under SAP?
A. Oral quotation from a supplier
B. Supplier’s written acceptance of an order
C. Issuing a solicitation
D. Conducting market research
B. Supplier’s written acceptance of an order
Rationale: FAR 13.302-3 states a contract is formed upon the supplier’s written
acceptance of a purchase order.
9. What is true about documenting an award using SAP?
A. A formal evaluation plan is required
B. Documentation should be kept to a minimum
C. A statement of price reasonableness is not required
D. All quotations must be publicly disclosed
B. Documentation should be kept to a minimum
Rationale: FAR 13.106-3 encourages minimal documentation for SAP awards to
streamline the process.
10. You received three quotes for training services using a price and past performance
tradeoff. What must you do if an unsuccessful vendor requests award information?
A. Provide a detailed cost breakdown
B. Provide a brief explanation of the award basis
C. Disclose all vendor quotes
CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Exam
2025/2026 – 100% Correct Questions and
Answers (Professor Verified, Graded A+)
1. What is the primary purpose of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under
FAR Part 13?
A. Maximize contract complexity
B. Streamline purchasing to increase efficiency
C. Require formal evaluation plans
D. Limit competition to large businesses
B. Streamline purchasing to increase efficiency
Rationale: FAR Part 13 aims to reduce administrative costs and promote efficiency
in acquisitions below the simplified acquisition threshold.
2. What is the simplified acquisition threshold for commercial items in 2025?
A. $150,000
B. $250,000
C. $800,000
D. $7,500,000
C. $800,000
Rationale: FAR 2.101 sets the simplified acquisition threshold at $800,000 for
commercial items in 2025, higher than the standard $250,000 threshold.
3. You have a requirement for commercial supplies valued at $200,000. Which
acquisition method is most appropriate?
A. Sealed bidding
B. Purchase order using SAP
C. Request for proposals (RFP)
D. Invitation for bids (IFB)
B. Purchase order using SAP
Rationale: For commercial supplies below $800,000, a purchase order using SAP is
appropriate per FAR 13.302.
4. Which of the following is a mandatory government source for supplies?
A. Commercial vendors
B. AbilityOne Program
C. Local businesses
D. Online retailers
B. AbilityOne Program
Rationale: FAR 8.002 prioritizes mandatory sources like the AbilityOne Program for
supplies before commercial sources.
5. You are the contracting officer for a $780,000 commercial services contract. Four
quotations were received, and market pricing is available. What is true about price
evaluation?
, 2
A. Price reasonableness cannot be determined
B. Price reasonableness is based on competition
C. A formal cost analysis is required
D. Only one quote is needed for reasonableness
B. Price reasonableness is based on competition
Rationale: FAR 13.106-3 allows price reasonableness to be determined based on
competitive quotations when multiple offers are received.
6. When is publicizing a proposed contract action required under SAP?
A. For all acquisitions
B. For acquisitions above $25,000, unless an exception applies
C. Only for noncommercial items
D. Never for SAP acquisitions
B. For acquisitions above $25,000, unless an exception applies
Rationale: FAR 5.101 requires publicizing proposed actions over $25,000 unless an
exception in FAR 5.202 applies.
7. You have a requirement for repair parts valued at $275,000, developed with
government funds and not offered to the public. Can SAP be used?
A. Yes, with a purchase order
B. Yes, with a blanket purchase agreement
C. No, SAP is prohibited
D. Yes, with a delivery order
C. No, SAP is prohibited
Rationale: FAR 13.003 prohibits SAP for noncommercial items above the $250,000
threshold.
8. Which of the following results in the establishment of a contract under SAP?
A. Oral quotation from a supplier
B. Supplier’s written acceptance of an order
C. Issuing a solicitation
D. Conducting market research
B. Supplier’s written acceptance of an order
Rationale: FAR 13.302-3 states a contract is formed upon the supplier’s written
acceptance of a purchase order.
9. What is true about documenting an award using SAP?
A. A formal evaluation plan is required
B. Documentation should be kept to a minimum
C. A statement of price reasonableness is not required
D. All quotations must be publicly disclosed
B. Documentation should be kept to a minimum
Rationale: FAR 13.106-3 encourages minimal documentation for SAP awards to
streamline the process.
10. You received three quotes for training services using a price and past performance
tradeoff. What must you do if an unsuccessful vendor requests award information?
A. Provide a detailed cost breakdown
B. Provide a brief explanation of the award basis
C. Disclose all vendor quotes
