CON 3900 Week 2
It is the Government's policy that before executing a contract, the
contracting officer must:
(Ans- Obtain written assurance from the responsible fiscal authority that adequate funds are available.
What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in Government contracting?(Ans- Purchase the requirement as a commercial item.
Acquisition planning should begin:
(Ans- As soon as the agency need is identified
Which of the following is an exception to obtaining certified cost or pricing data?(Ans- Adequate price competition
The contracting officer shall take which of the following actions to encourage small business participation in acquisitions?(Ans- Divide acquisitions into reasonably small lots to permit offers on quantities less than the total requirement.
Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories: fixed-
price contracts and:
(Ans- Cost-reimbursement contracts
Incentive contracts are designed to obtain specific acquisition objectives
by:
(Ans- Motivating contractor efforts that might not otherwise be emphasized
Agencies shall conduct market research:
(Ans- Appropriate to the circumstances
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To the maximum extent practicable, acquisition officials shall state requirements of supplies or services in terms of functions to be performed,
performance required, or:
(Ans- Essential physical characteristics
When using FAR part 12 procedures, the technical evaluation would normally include examination of such things as product literature, product
samples (if requested), technical features, and:
(Ans- Warranty provisions
Provisions and clauses should be incorporated by reference in solicitations
and contracts:
(Ans- To the maximum practical extent, rather than being incorporated in full text
Which offerors receive an amendment on a solicitation that has yet to close?(Ans- All parties receiving the solicitation
The purpose of exchanging information with industry before receipt of
proposals is to:
(Ans- Improve the understanding of Government requirements and industry capabilities
Which of the following is the correct title of a solicitation for negotiated procedures?(Ans- Request for Proposals
At what dollar value must a contracting officer synopsize a proposed contract action in the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)?(Ans- Expected to exceed $25,000
After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with potential offerors?(Ans- The contracting officer
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