CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED
ACQUISITION PROCEDUR ES
Question 1: 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 ANSWER : There is no requirement to publicize
this action.
Question 2: 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 ANSWER : The entire acquisition must be set
aside exclusively for small business.
Question 3: Which one of the following statements is true
regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)?NOT The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of 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
CORRECT ANSWER : purchases shall be made in the
simplified manner that is most suitable to the circumstances of the acquisition
Question 4: 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?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
CORRECT ANSWER : The requirement should be defined
in terms that ensure it can be met by commercial products.
Question 5: 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 ANSWER : PWS
Question 6: Which one of the following mandatory
Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a requirement for supplies?NOT services listed on federal supply schedules
CORRECT ANSWER : services on the procurement list
maintained by the committee for purchase from people who are blind or severely disabled
Question 7: 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 ANSWER : The entire acquisition must be set
aside exclusively for small business.