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CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedures
Exam Questions with Solution
1. T01.E
You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. Three services are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace base on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000. Which of the following is true?: the use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized.
2. T03.E03a
You are the contracting office for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for com- mercial supplies with a value of $565,000. Two weeks after delivery and accep- tance of the items, the 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
3. T02.E05b
You just made a purchase for supplies in the amount of $22,300. You solicited quotations orally from four local sources. Which of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful suppliers?: Notice to the unsuccessful suppliers will only be given if requested.
4. T02.E
2 / 14 You are the contracting officer for a requirement for commercial services with and estimated value of $780,000. Four quotations were received in response to the solicitation and market pricing is available. Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropri- ate?: Market research must be conducted or obtained to support the fair and reasonable determination.
5. T03.E
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-priced services contract valued at $105,975. Which one of the following statements about closeout is correct?- : The contract is considered closed once you've received evidence of receipt of service and final payment.
6. T02.E03a
Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when questions are received in response to a solicitation using SAP.: Reviewing the quotations for responsi- bility (1 of 3 known answers)
7. T01.E
You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000. Market research shows numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms of market price quality, and delivery. That list of potential offerors includes 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses.: The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business.
4 / 14 Which one of the following is correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP?: Award documentation should be kept to a minimum.
13. T02.E05c
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract?: - Supplier's written acceptance of an order.
14. T02.E01c
Which of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct?: Buy- ers are encouraged to use best value. (1 of 3 known answers)
15. To1.E
Which one of the following mandator Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a requirement for supplies?: Inventories of the requiring agency
16. T02.E03b
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true?: The contracting oflcer is required to consider all quotations or otters.
17. T02.E
Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new officer equip- ment that utilized the lowest price technically acceptable source process. the quotes submitted by vendors A,B,and D were determined to be
5 / 14 technically acceptable. Vender A quoted a price of $146,500; Vender B quoted a price of $128,250; Vender C quoted a price of $132,800. which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct.: - Vender B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on competition.
18. T03.E03b
(Noncommercial is the key word the other question has commercial) 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?: The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR part 49 or FAR 52.213- 4
19. T01.E
Which one of the following market research results would support a commer- cial item determination?: The services are ottered and sold competitively in substantial qualities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices.
20. T01.E02b
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
7 / 14 Which one of the following statements is true?: The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized.
22. T03.E01b
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 two days after the deadline outlined in the options clause. Which one of the following statements is correct?: the option can only be exercised using a bilateral modification.
23. T02.E
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same com- mercial 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)
24. T01.E02a
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?: There is no requirement to publicize this action.
25. T01.E02b
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
8 / 14 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.: A performance Work Statement (PWS)
26. T02.E01b
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8,700. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition?: There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable.
27. T01.E
You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance ser- vices at the shop on your base. the parts were developed using Government funds and are not offered to the general public. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $275,000. Which one of the following statements is true?: the use of simplified acquisition procedures is prohibited.
28. 101.E
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item determination?: The part was developed using Government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies.
29. T02.E
You have a one time requirement for a purchases of non-commercial supplies with an estimated value of $235,000.
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34. T01.E02a
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of videoconfer- encing equipment. Market research results identified multiple sources for this equipment in the commercial marketplace. The purchase description requires a particular brand name because the users are familiar with this brand of equipment and would prefer to not have to learn how to use a different brand. which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?: The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar products to compete.
35. T01.E
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a requirement for supplies?: Inventories of the requiring agency
36. T02.E01d
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with and 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.?: There is no requirement to publicize this action
37. T02.E03a
Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when questions are received in response to a solicitation
11 / 14 using SAP: Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability (1of3 known answers)
38. T01.E
Which of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)?: The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of Government contracts (1 of 2 known answers)
39. T02.E01b
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are not required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition.: Quotes must be solicited from at least three sources.
40. T02.E01c
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct.- : The bases on which award will be made must be stated (1 of 3 known answers)
41. T02.E01a
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
42. T03.E
13 / 14 statements is true?: The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-
46. T02.E05b
You just made a purchase for supplies in the amount of $20,700. You used a written solicitation to solicit quotations from three local sources. Which of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful venders??: Notice to the unsuccessful vendors will only be given if requested.
47. T03.E
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-priced 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.
48. T02.E01c
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct.- : Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required. (1 of 3 known answers)
49. You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance 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?: PWS
50. You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercialservice. The
estimated value of the individual purchases range from $75,000 to $500,000.Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?:
14 / 14 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
