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CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedures
1. You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of
$75,000. A notice of the proposed contract action is required. Which one of the following solicitation methods must be used?: Written Solicitation
2. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)?: NOT Award documentation must be extensive and detailed
3. You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military installation. The Base
Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the ser- vices 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?: PWS
4. 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?: The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
5. You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the shop on your base.
The parts are sold to the general public and are used for nongovernmental purposes. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $625,000. Which one of the following statements is true?: The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized
6. You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700 that is not in support of a
contingency operation. This acquisition is not required to be synopsized and access to the solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition?:
2 / Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area.
7. Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct?: Buyers are encouraged to
use the best value
8. You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial service. The estimated
value of the individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to $500,000. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
9. Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true?:
Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation
10. You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of $415,000.
Six quotations that meet the Government's requirement were received in response to the solicitation and there is no reason to believe the proposed prices are unreasonable. Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? Correct: Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the require- ment to obtain market research in support of the fair and reasonable determination.
11. You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price supply contract valued at $195,400. Which one of the
following statements about contract closeout is correct?: The contract is considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment
12. You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for noncommercial supplies that
includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end user complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specification in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the Government?: The Contractor
13. You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of video- conferencing equipment. Market
research results identified multiple sources for this equipment in the commercial marketplace. The purchase
4 / $155,600. Which one of the following actions would be executed using a unilateral modification?: maybe equitable maybe recognizing an agreement to modify the schedule
20. Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a requirement
for services?: The Procurement List main- tained by The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
21. Which one of the following market research results would support a com- mercial item determination?: The
services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices
22. You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial supplies is no
longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was not accepted in writing by the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true?: The purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred.
23. You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract valued at $3,750,000.Which one of the
following statements regarding changes to the contract is true?: Any change to the contract terms must be made by written agreement of the parties.
24. Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true?: NOT
A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating quotations or offers. MAYBE contracting officers have the discretion to use the evaluation prescribed in far parts 14 and 15
25. Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract-
: MAYBE Government issuance of an order in response to a quotation
26. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition
procedures (SAP)?: NOT Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases that do not exceed SAT in order
5 / to maximize the use of SAP MAYBE contracting officers are required to use a combination of procedures ... etc. MAYBE: the purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities to obtain a fair portion
27. You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military installation. The Base
Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the ser- vices is not meeting the Commander's expectations: PWS
28. Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination?:
The part was developed using government fund- ing and is only sold to DoD agencies.
29. Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct?: NOT The relative
importance of each evaluation factor must be stated MAYBE stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required
30. Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quo- tations are received in response to
a solicitation using SAP?: NOT Reviewing electronic and digital submission to ensure they are readable
31. You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send the
preliminary notice of your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe outlined in the options clause. Which one of the following statements is correct?: NOT You no longer have the right to exercise the option. MAYBE You may exercise the option using a unilateral modification
32. You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700. This acquisition is not
required to be synopsized and access to the solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? .NOT Competition is normally obtained by
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38. You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $13,000. The use of electronic commerce
is not practical, and notice of the proposed contract action is not required. Which one of the following solicitation meth- ods would be most appropriate?: oral solicitation
39. You have a requirement for an individual purchase for supplies with an es- timated value of $5,875. The
supplies are not immediately available Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?: government purchase card
40. Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment that utilized the lowest
price technically acceptable source selec- tion process. The quotes submitted by vendors A, B, and D were determined to be technically acceptable. Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500;Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250; and Vendor D quoted a price of $132,800.Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct?: Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on competition
41. You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial supplies with a value
of $565,000. Two weeks after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end user complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specification in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the Government? Correct: The Contractor
42. You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommercial sup- plies with an estimated value of
$235,000. The supplies are not immediately available. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?: maybe purchase order
43. You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and past performance. One of
the unsuccessful vendors has requested information on the award decision. Which one of the following describes the action you must take?: You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision
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44. Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination?:
The part sold to the general public needs' exten- sive modifications not customarily available in the commercial marketplace.
45. 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
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52. You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for noncommercial supplies is no
longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was accepted in writing by the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true?: MAYBE the purchase order is considered cancelled once the contracting officer verifies the contractor has received the governments writen cancelation CORRECT the purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the governments writen cancelation and does not claim cost were incurred MAYBE The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with far
53. You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommercial sup- plies with an estimated value of
$235,000. The supplies are not immediately available. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?: Purchase Order
54. You just made a purchase in the amount of 22,300. You solicitated quo- tations orally from four local
sources. Which of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful suppliers?: notice to unsuccessful suppliers will only be given if requested
55. Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP?:
NOT Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the appropriateness of the award decision. maybe award documentation should be kept minimum
56. 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 through market research is insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and reason- able.Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate?: maybe Recent purchase prices paid for the item under similar terms and conditions should be considered if they are still valid comparison
