CON 3900 Week 3 Questions & Answers
It is the Government's pricing policy to purchase supplies and services at
fair and reasonable prices from:
(Ans- Responsible sources
What are the two types of negotiated acquisitions?(Ans- Sole source and competitive
What is the objective of a source selection?(Ans- To select the proposal that represents the best value
Which contract type shifts cost risk from the Government to the contractor?(Ans- Fixed-price
Which of the following best describes the purpose of proposal analysis?(Ans- To ensure the price is fair and reasonable
Which type of solicitation may require the submission of certified cost or pricing data?(Ans- Request for quotations
A contracting officer has the broadest discretion in fashioning suitable
evaluation procedures when considering:
(Ans- Quotations
Which acquisition situation would warrant an exception to the requirement for certified cost or pricing data?(Ans- Commercial item acquisition
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A proposal submission time and date of 2 p.m. on February 3, 2020, appeared on the cover page of a Government solicitation. Based on the information provided at FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions, which of the following proposals is late?
(Ans- The contractor provided its proposal at 2:15 p.m. on February 3,
2020.
When a contractor submits a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing data, it is
certifying that:
(Ans- The data submitted in support of a negotiations are current, accurate, and complete.
Which of the following are limited exchanges between the Government and offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated?(Ans- Clarifications
Negotiating positions should be developed through which of the following?(Ans- Price or cost analysis
Which of the following documents would the contracting officer use to document the purpose, description, and outcome of negotiations?(Ans- Price Negotiation Memorandum
Where in the FAR is contracting by negotiation covered?(Ans- FAR part 15
During discussions, the contracting officer:
(Ans- Should discuss aspects of an offeror's proposal if alterations or explanations would enhance the proposal's potential for award
Prenegotiation objectives:
(Ans- Establish the Government's initial negotiation position
The competitive range for competitive negotiations must be established:
(Ans- Prior to entering into discussions
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