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As you descend in water the pressure - ANSWERincreases A depth change of 10 meters/33 feet causes a pressure change of - ANSWER2 bar/ata I'm descending and discovering I can't equalize. The first thing I would do is - ANSWERstop my descent and signal my buddy/the instructor On a day I plan to go diving, I wake up with my sinuses blocked due to a cold or allergy. I should - ANSWERcancel the dive until I'm well When scuba diving, normal breathing keeps your lungs equalized t...

1) If an object is neutrally buoyant (does not sink or float) in fresh water, the same object placed into salt water would A sink. B either sink or float. C do nothing. D float. - ANSWERD 2) I blow up a balloon, tie it off, and take it to the bottom of the swimming pool. What will happen to the balloon and the air inside it? A The balloon will get bigger and the air inside the balloon will be less dense (molecules move further apart). B The balloon will get smaller and the air insid...

b. 18 metres/60 feet - ANSWERAs a newly certified PADI Open Water Diver, I will be trained to dive with a buddy as deep as __________. a. 10 metres/30 feet b. 18 metres/60 feet c. 30 metres/100 feet d. 40 metres/130 feet a. true - ANSWERCertain medical conditions can be hazardous while diving, so it is important to answer all questions on the Medical Statement honestly and completely. a. true b. false There is a pressure change of 1 bar/ata for every 10 metres/33 feet of depth change...

Chief of Contracting Office - ANSWERMs. Cranford Senior Contracting Official - ANSWERMr. Baumann Competition Advocate - ANSWERKim MacDonald Small Business Coordination - ANSWERRequired for actions >$10k -fill out DD2579(co signs) -attach:PR,SOW,MR & J & A -SB reviews the requirement & makes recommendations (additional sources, NAICS, competitive, sole source) - purpose is to promote competition among small businesses in our area. -they council small businesses in the area + hel...

What are the 5 conforming markings on data deliverables? - ANSWERPer DFARS 252.227-7013: 1. Government Purpose Rights 2. Limited Rights/Restricted Rights 3. Special License Rights 4. Copyright Notices 5. SBIR Data Rights All others are non-conforming markings What determines the level of data rights the Government is entitled to? - ANSWERThe source of funding used to develop an item or create the data ("Follow the funds"). Match the 3 main data rights categories with the ap...

Pre-award Publicizing Requirements FAR 5.101 - ANSWER$15K < Action ≤ $25K: Display notice in public place for 10 days, as of the date the solicitation is issued Action > $25K: Publish synopsis in GPE Contracting Officers must publicize contract actions in order to... FAR 5.002 - ANSWERIncrease competition Broaden industry participation in meeting Government requirements Assist small business concerns in obtaining contracts and subcontracts Who are the Key Members of the MIRT? AFFAR...

You have a contract for services with a basic period of performance and several one-year options for continued performance. The contract states that all options must be exercised by 1 October of each year. The basic period of performance has just expired and on 5 October, you realize that you never exercised the option for continued performance. There is still, however, an immediate need for services. How would you try to rectify the error? - ANSWERTextbook answer is once the option period expir...

UCA - ANSWERAny contract action for which the contract terms, specs, or pricing is not agreed upon before performance is begun Acq Planning - ANSWER-Commercial items -Competition -Contract type -Consider pre-existing contracts Cost elements of Section M - ANSWERReasonableness Realism Balance Total Evaluated Price Source selection factors - ANSWER-Mission capability (includes technical and risk) -Past performance -Cost or Price - Cost/Price Risk How long does SBA nee...

In your opinion, what are the keys to ensuring that the integrity of the competitive source selection process is maintained and that the overall acquisition is conducted in a fair and impartial manner? - ANSWER* Follow the source selection plan * Make sure evaluators have signed a non-disclosure agreement and do not have an actual or potential conflict of interest * Provide Source Selection training to all SSEB team members *Emphasize to the SSEB team the importance of protecting source selec...

Why is inspection and acceptance important to the Government? - ANSWEREnsure delivery or performance meet the required quality level. Met specifications of the contract. Acceptance acknowledges the supplies or services conform with contract quality and quantity requirements. Facilitates timely payments. Explain the difference between an offeror's experience and an offeror's past performance. - ANSWERShould indicate that experience reflects WHAT an offeror has done (similar to a resume) ...

What are some of the benefits of competition? What Government inadequacies or mistakes in the specifications/PWS could cause a lack of competition? - ANSWERBenefits: Better price, innovative solutions, more choices, allows strengths and weaknesses of vendors to be identified, allows us to spread the wealth Inadequacies: Poorly defined requirement, too restrictive specifications (i.e. brand name), proprietary technology, lack of market research, customer loyalty (i.e. RA happy with current con...

*Source Selection* FAR 1.602-2; 3.104-4; 15.207 () Q: What are the CO's responsibilities in source selection? - ANSWER1. Procedures to safeguard source selection information. 2. Approve access to/release source selection information. 3. Maintain SS evaluation records. *Source Selection* 2016 DoD Source Selection Manual, 1.4.1.2 () Q: What are the SSA responsibilities? - ANSWER1. Proper and efficient conduct of SS process. 2. Appoint respective chairpersons. 3. Establish SS ...

As a Warranted Contracting Officer, what is your primary responsibility? - ANSWERContracting officers are responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships. Why is market research important in the acquisition process? - ANSWERMarket research is used to help identify sources and the availability of supplies and services....

Explain the "Bona Fide Needs" rule. - ANSWERRequires appropriated funds be used only for goods and services for which a need arises during the period of that appropriations availability for obligation Why is Contract closeout so important? What actions need to be taken in closeout? - ANSWERFAR 4. It closes the Contract. Identify and resolve any outstanding Contractual issues ensuring each party has met all Contractual obligations What is an unauthorized commitment? What steps...

Express Authority (Actual Authority) - ANSWERActual authority is specifically set forth orally or in writing (e.g., warrant, FAR) Implied Authority - ANSWERImplied authority is authority reasonable necessary to carry out the express grant of authority. It may be inferred from custom, conduct, writings such as rules/regulations. Implied authority exists in an individual by virtue of duties. QA inspector authorized to reject work has implied authority to change work through improper rejection.....

You have just reached price agreement on a sole-source contract negotiation. You ask the offeror to provide you a certificate of current cost or pricing data. What will you be asking the contractor to certify to? Generally speaking, what is the purpose of the cert? What is the current threshold for requiring cost or pricing data? What are the exceptions? - ANSWER15.403-4 (b) (2) A Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data, in the format specified in 15.406-2, certifying that to the best of its...

You receive a customer's procurement package. In it, the PWS addresses key personnel required. The customer wants to evaluate the availability and commitment of the proposed key personnel when evaluating offers. What would you recommend the customer include in the instructions to offerors for proposal submission requirements and evaluation factors? - ANSWERHave the offeror provide a list of key personnel positions along with the minimum specific skills, experience, and credentialing. The expe...

What is a CO FAR part 2 - ANSWERFAR 2.101 A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the contracting officer acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the contracting officer. A single contracting officer may be responsible for duties in any or all of these areas (ACO or TCO). What is the authority given to a CO. What is the limit of th...

You receive a customer's procurement package. In it, the PWS addresses key personnel required. The customer wants to evaluate the availability and commitment of the proposed key personnel when evaluating offers. What would you recommend the customer include in the instructions to offerors for proposal submission requirements and evaluation factors? - ANSWER1. Submit a resume (Key Personnel) 2. Letter of Commitment (Key Personnel) 3. Section L - Instructions for submitting 4. Section M - Ho...

What is an option? - ANSWERAn option is a unilateral right in a contract, for a specific period of time, where the Government may elect to purchase additional supplies or services called for by the contract, or extend the period of performance. The PCO should use options when (1) in the Governments best interest, (2) there is a need for service beyond the initial period, and (3) to ensure continuity of service. The use of options are not normally in the Governments best interest when (1) The f...