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CON 2370 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a
contract? Ans: Supplier's written acceptance of an order
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for
commercial services with a value of $1,425,000. Your customer has
notified you that one of the contractually required reports accepted by
the Government was submitted five days late. You investigate and verify
that the report was submitted late. Which one of the following statements
regarding the nonconforming performance is FALSE? Ans: The
Government must pay for reperformance of the nonconforming service
because the report was accepted
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab
equipment for a health clinic that 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 meet the requirement for compatible
equipment. Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for
describing your agency's needs? Ans: The basis for not providing for
maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is
correct? Ans: The basis on which award will be made must be stated.
Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not
required.
Buyers are encouraged to use best value
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for
satisfying a supply requirement? Ans: Commercial sources
You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at
your military installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need
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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? Ans: A Performance Work Statement (PWS)
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 the
requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? Ans: Notice of
the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
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?
Ans: The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small
business.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price commercial services
contract that was partially terminated for convenience. You are in the
process of negotiating the termination settlement. Which one of the
following statements about contract closeout is correct? Ans: The
contract file cannot be closed at this time.
Which one of the following would NOT result in the establishment of a
contract? Ans: Government issuance of an order in response to a
quotation
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 statements is correct regarding providing notice to the
unsuccessful suppliers? Ans: Notice to the unsuccessful suppliers will
only be given if requested
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 information obtained
CON 2370 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a
contract? Ans: Supplier's written acceptance of an order
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for
commercial services with a value of $1,425,000. Your customer has
notified you that one of the contractually required reports accepted by
the Government was submitted five days late. You investigate and verify
that the report was submitted late. Which one of the following statements
regarding the nonconforming performance is FALSE? Ans: The
Government must pay for reperformance of the nonconforming service
because the report was accepted
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab
equipment for a health clinic that 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 meet the requirement for compatible
equipment. Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for
describing your agency's needs? Ans: The basis for not providing for
maximum competition must be documented in the contract file.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is
correct? Ans: The basis on which award will be made must be stated.
Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not
required.
Buyers are encouraged to use best value
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for
satisfying a supply requirement? Ans: Commercial sources
You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at
your military installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need
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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? Ans: A Performance Work Statement (PWS)
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 the
requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? Ans: Notice of
the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
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?
Ans: The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small
business.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price commercial services
contract that was partially terminated for convenience. You are in the
process of negotiating the termination settlement. Which one of the
following statements about contract closeout is correct? Ans: The
contract file cannot be closed at this time.
Which one of the following would NOT result in the establishment of a
contract? Ans: Government issuance of an order in response to a
quotation
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 statements is correct regarding providing notice to the
unsuccessful suppliers? Ans: Notice to the unsuccessful suppliers will
only be given if requested
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 information obtained
