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Who develops a solicitation? - correct answer The Government & The Buyer. Who prepares an offer? - correct answer The Government & The Buyer. During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for quality? - correct answer The Seller. Personal conflict of interest? - correct answer FAR part 3 Organizational conflict of interest? - correct answer FAR part 9 Openness for the contracting officer applies primarily to? - correct answer The Acquisition Team, Contractors, Offerors, The Contracting Team. You need to document a business decision, such as the use of a specific contract type. What document will you create? - correct answer A Determination and Findings (D&F). At the conclusion of negotiations, the contracting officer will complete a? - correct answer Price Negotiation Memorandum (PNM). Prior to negotiating a sole source contract, the contracting officer must complete a? - correct answer Justification and Approval (J&A). Government business shall be conducted in a manner that is above reproach, with complete impartiality, and with preferential treatment for none? - correct answer TRUE
No person or other entity may disclose contractor bid or proposal information or source selection information to any person other than a person authorized, in accordance with applicable agency regulations or procedures, by the agency head or the contracting officer to receive such information? - correct answer TRUE The Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 prohibits any person from-(select all that apply). - correct answer
The extent of market research will vary, depending on such factors as urgency, estimated dollar value, complexity, and past experience. - correct answer TRUE Generally, unless an exception applies or is otherwise expressly authorized by statute, Contracting Officers shall promote and provide for full and open competition in soliciting offers and awarding Government contracts. - correct answer TRUE The competitive procedures available for use in fulfilling the requirement for full and open competitions are. - correct answer Sealed bids, Competitive proposals, Combination of competitive procedures, Other competitive procedures. Agencies may exclude a particular source from a contract action in order to establish or maintain an alternative source or sources. - correct answer Establishing or maintaining alternate sources, Set asides for small business concerns, Section 8(a) competition, Set asides for Hubzone small business concerns, Set-asides for economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concerns or women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns eligible under the WOSB Program, Set- asides for local firms during a major disaster or emergency. The following statutory authorities (including applications and limitations) permit contracting without providing for full and open competition: - correct answer Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, unusual and compelling urgency, National security, Public interest. Contracting officers shall purchase supplies and services from responsible sources at fair and reasonable prices. - correct answer TRUE Company "A" agrees to provide systems engineering and technical direction for the Navy on the powerplant for a group of submarines (i.e., turbines, drive shafts, propellers, etc.). Questions: Should company "A" be allowed to supply any powerplant components? - correct answer No. Company "A" should not be allowed to supply any powerplant components. Questions: Would Company "A" be allowed to supply components of submarine unrelated to the powerplant (e.g., fire control, navigation, etc.)? - correct answer YES
Acceptance constitutes acknowledgment that the supplies or service conform with applicable contract quality and quantity requirements, except as subject to other terms and conditions of the contract. - correct answer YES
What type(s) contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? - correct answer Only firm-fixed-price contract of fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded - correct answer Only firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)? - correct answer The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract modifications? - correct answer Only contracting officer acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications? - correct answer Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract - correct answer Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract Which is NOT a type of contracting officer - correct answer Executive contracting officer With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must - correct answer Ensure that each has been met Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you know the contract - correct answer Has not been awarded A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only used in the contract or if it applies to the solicitation as well. John correctly answered by replying with which of the following statements? - correct answer A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after ward
A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract. As the Government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of termination would you proceed with? - correct answer Termination for Cause Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition Regulations System? - correct answer FAR part 1 Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of authority? - correct answer Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise How many parts are there in the FAR? - correct answer 53 What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - correct answer A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9 identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following types of instruments is representative? - correct answer Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - correct answer 1. With one or town alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA) Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been purchased recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market research. Which FAR part do you refer them to? - correct answer FAR part 10 Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? - correct answer Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - correct answer A T&M contract may be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs.
Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions? - correct answer Contracting officer's representative Which of the following statements is accurate regarding Acquisition Teams? - correct answer The Acquisition Team includes representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team - correct answer The Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective relationship. The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be - correct answer Designated in writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration office Which even is meant to aid both the Government and contractor personnel to (1) achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve potential problems after contract award? - correct answer Postaward orientation conference
What is the Government's policy on describing agency needs? - correct answer Promote full & open competition, minimize restrictive provisions, state requirements in terms of function, performance, & essential physical characteristics No officer or employee of the Government may create or authorize an obligation in excess of the funds available, or in advance of appropriations (Anti-Deficiency Act, 31 U.S.C. 1341), unless otherwise authorized by law - correct answer True Conducting a Requirements Analysis means: Conducting a systematic review of your requirement given the guidance captured from stakeholders during the planning phase, Describing the work in terms of required results, rather than either "how" the work is to be accomplished or the number of hours to be provided, Identifying the essential processes and outputs or results required. - correct answer N/A The government is ordinarily required to furnish all property necessary to perform Government contracts - correct answer False Market research means collecting and analyzing information about capabilities within the market to satisfy agency needs - correct answer True What are the two different types of market research? - correct answer Tactical and Strategic Market research is a one-time step in the acquisition process? - correct answer False What are some effective methods of industry engagement? - correct answer "Sources Sought" solicitation, Request for Information (RFI) distribution, Pre-Solicitation Conference or Industry Day, One-on-one interactions, Solicitation of feedback on Draft RFP. Commercial product means: - correct answer Any product, other than real property, that is of a type customarily used by the general public or by non-governmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes, Any product that has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public, Any product that has been offered for sale, lease, or license to the general public
Cost-reimbursement types of contracts are require the contractor to put forth a best effort to perform, and provide for payment of the contractor's allowable, allocable, and reasonable incurred costs - correct answer True A cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost system of contracting is prohibited - correct answer True What are the elements of a Fixed-Price Incentive Firm Contract? - correct answer Target Cost, Target Profit, Ceiling Price, Profit Adjustment Formula A Cost Plus Incentive Fee contract specifies a target cost, a target fee, minimum and maximum fees, and a free adjustment formula - correct answer True What are two forms of Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts? - correct answer Term and Completion A Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is a unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument - correct answer True Supplementary PIIDs are used to identify amendments to solicitations and modifications to contracts, orders, and agreements - correct answer True The Uniform Contract Format (UCF) contains which of the following? - correct answer Par I - The schedule, Part II - Contract Clauses, Part III - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments, Part IV - Representations and Instructions Upon award, contracting officers shall not physically include Part IV in the resulting contract, but shall retain it in the contract file. The representations and certifications are incorporated by reference in the contract by using 52.204-19, or for acquisitions of commercial items, see 52.212-4(v) - correct answer True One reason the FAR encourage exchanges with industry before receipt of proposals is to? - correct answer Improve the Government's understanding of industry capabilities
Prior to receipt of proposals, one-on-one meeting with potential offerors are? - correct answer Improve the Government's understanding of industry capabilities Defining Department of Defense acquisition requirements so they can be met with commercial items is?
Acquisition planning should begin - correct answer As soon as the agency need is identified Which of the following is an exception to obtaining certified cost or pricing data? - correct answer Adequate price competition The contracting officer shall take which of the following actions to encourage small business participation in acquisitions? - correct answer 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 - correct answer fixed-price contracts and: Cost-reimbursements contracts Incentive contracts are designed to obtain specific acquisition objectives by - correct answer Motivating contractor efforts that might not otherwise be emphasized Agencies shall conduct market research - correct answer Appropriate to the circumstances To the maximum extent practicable, acquisition officials shall state requirements of supplies or services in terms of functions to be performed, performance required, or - correct answer 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 - correct answer Warranty provisions Provisions and clauses should be incorporated by reference in solicitations and contracts - correct answer 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? - correct answer All parties receiving the solicitation
The purpose of exchanging information with industry before receipt of proposals is to - correct answer Improve the understanding of Government requirements and industry capabilities Which of the following is the correct title of a solicitation for negotiated procedures? - correct answer Request for Proposals At what dollar value must a contracting officer synopsize a proposed contract action in the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)? - correct answer Expected to exceed $25, After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with potential offerors? - correct answer The contracting officer An overarching principle for responding to questions from all potential offerors is - correct answer Fairness Whenever contracting officer is required to publicize notice of proposed contract actions in the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE), they must - correct answer Establish a common response time for all offerors from the date of publication One day after publicizing and releasing a solicitation, the contracting officer realizes that the contract line items need to be reorganized. The contracting officer must - correct answer Amend the solicitation, changing the contract line items Which FAR part is the best source of information regarding competition requirements? - correct answer FAR part 6 You have determined that FAR part 12 applies to your commercial item requirement. Which of the following contract types is appropriate when using FAR part 12 procedures? - correct answer Firm-fixed-price You are a DoD contracting officer and have used simplified acquisition procedures under FAR part 13 to award a commercial purchase order for supplies. Given only this information, which form is most appropriate to use should you need to modify your purchase order? - correct answer SF 30, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract
Price analysis used... - correct answer when certified cost or pricing data are not required, and to verify that the overall price offered is fair and reasonable. Cost analysis is used... - correct answer to evaluate the reasonableness of individual cost elements, and to evaluate data other than certified cost or pricing data to determine cost reasonableness cost realism. According to FAR 2.101, cost or pricing data... - correct answer is factual. A price is based on adequate price competition when - correct answer in receipt of offers from two or more responsible offerors, and in receipt of offers from two or more offeror competing independently When a contractor submits a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data, they are certifying that the data is - correct answer Current and complete Which of the following are exceptions to obtaining certified cost of pricing data? - correct answer Adequate price competition, commercial items, prices set by law Discussions take place after the establishment of the competitive range - correct answer True The contracting officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rate proposals - correct answer True Communications may be conducted to enhance Government understanding of proposals; allow reasonable interpretation of the proposal; or facilitate the Government's evaluation process - correct answer True Clarification allow an offeror the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of their proposal - correct answer True
The pro-negotiation objective assists in the contracting officer's determination of a fair and reasonable price - correct answer True A PNM shall only include the purpose of the negotiation - correct answer False The contracting officer shall establish pre-negotiation objectives before the negotiation of any pricing action - correct answer True In the Uniform Contract Format (UCF), information on inspection is found in - correct answer Section E Request for Proposals (RFPs) are used to - correct answer Solicit proposals In the UCF, information regarding a company's size status is found in - correct answer Section K Who is responsible for making the best value decision? - correct answer SSA Who serves as the primary business advisor for a source selection? - correct answer PCO Which two evaluation factors shall be evaluated in every source selection? - correct answer Price or cost and quality To whom shall protests to the agency be addressed? - correct answer Contracting Officer If an agency protest is received before award, may the Contracting Officer generally proceed with the award? - correct answer No they cannot proceed If a Contracting Officer receives an agency protest 8 days after contract award, what must the Contracting Officer do? - correct answer Immediately suspend performance