CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES EXAM GRADE PASS [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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
PWS
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for supplies? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial
item determination? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered
reasonable.
PROCEDURES EXAM GRADE PASS [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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
PWS
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for supplies? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial
item determination? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered
reasonable.
