CLC 013 Services Acquisition (DAU)
In determining cost incentives, the QASP should address how the inspector's (e.g.,
COR, QAE) actions will be documented - Correct Answer-True
The objective of the QASP is to assess the contractor's performance against the
established performance standards (identified in the PWS). - Correct Answer-True
Solicitations for services contracts may use either a performance work statement (PWS)
or a statement of objectives (SOO). - Correct Answer-True
The three key responsible parties in contract management are: (Select all that apply) -
Correct Answer-*-Contracting Officer's Representative
-Senior Leader
*-Contracting Officer
*-Contractor
George is preparing to contract out the management of the base golf course and he is
making a list of attendees for the PBA team. He has included the government project
manager, the contracting officer's representative, the contracting officer, and some golf
course customer representatives. Can George invite industry? - Correct Answer--No,
the Government should never include industry representatives in contract planning
meetings.
*-Yes, including industry in pre-solicitation meetings is a good idea.
All of the following are involved in preparing a performance work statement (PWS)
EXCEPT: - Correct Answer-*-Describe work in terms of the hours needed to perform the
effort on a fixed price basis
-Rely on measurable performance standards and financial incentives in a competitive
environment to encourage innovation and cost effective methods, of performing the
work
-Enable assessment of work performance against measurable performance standards
-Describe work in terms of required results rather than the "how" the work is to be
accomplished or the number of hours to be provided
When considering contract type (cost reimbursement versus fixed price), you should
consider various risk factors such as: (Select all that apply) - Correct Answer--Fixed
Price because it's the law
*-Confidence in our cost estimate
*-Clarity of the requirement
-The contractor type of the previous contract
In determining cost incentives, the QASP should address how the inspector's (e.g.,
COR, QAE) actions will be documented - Correct Answer-True
The objective of the QASP is to assess the contractor's performance against the
established performance standards (identified in the PWS). - Correct Answer-True
Solicitations for services contracts may use either a performance work statement (PWS)
or a statement of objectives (SOO). - Correct Answer-True
The three key responsible parties in contract management are: (Select all that apply) -
Correct Answer-*-Contracting Officer's Representative
-Senior Leader
*-Contracting Officer
*-Contractor
George is preparing to contract out the management of the base golf course and he is
making a list of attendees for the PBA team. He has included the government project
manager, the contracting officer's representative, the contracting officer, and some golf
course customer representatives. Can George invite industry? - Correct Answer--No,
the Government should never include industry representatives in contract planning
meetings.
*-Yes, including industry in pre-solicitation meetings is a good idea.
All of the following are involved in preparing a performance work statement (PWS)
EXCEPT: - Correct Answer-*-Describe work in terms of the hours needed to perform the
effort on a fixed price basis
-Rely on measurable performance standards and financial incentives in a competitive
environment to encourage innovation and cost effective methods, of performing the
work
-Enable assessment of work performance against measurable performance standards
-Describe work in terms of required results rather than the "how" the work is to be
accomplished or the number of hours to be provided
When considering contract type (cost reimbursement versus fixed price), you should
consider various risk factors such as: (Select all that apply) - Correct Answer--Fixed
Price because it's the law
*-Confidence in our cost estimate
*-Clarity of the requirement
-The contractor type of the previous contract
