1506 The FAR System

Question 1

The “rulemaking” process is generally governed by the ______________

Answer 1

Administrative Procedure Act

Question 2

Once a federal rule is passed it becomes part of the Federal Register and becomes codified in the ______________

Answer 2

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Question 3

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is title ____ of the CFR

Answer 3

48

Question 4

How many PARTS to the FAR?

Answer 4

53

Question 5

How many SUBCHAPTERS in the FAR?

Answer 5

8

Question 6

What part of the FAR contains definitions?

Answer 6

2

Question 7

What part of the FAR governs clauses?

Answer 7

Part 52

Question 8

What contains mandatory internal DoD Procedures and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures and guidance and supplemental info to be used at the discretion of the contracting officer

Answer 8

DFARS PGI

Question 9

The DFARS ________ the FAR when it adds more specific information to information stated in the FAR

Answer 9

implements

Question 10

The DFARS ___________ the FAR when it adds rules and regulations that are not covered in the FAR.

Answer 10

supplements

Question 11

From part 52 of the FAR: What pertains to a legal document and will fall off at the time the contract is awarded and are only for solicitation

Answer 11

Provisions

Question 12

From part 52 What pertains to the contract and will remain in the contract

Answer 12

Clauses

Question 13

What deviation pertains to a specific contract?

Answer 13

Individual deviations

Question 14

What deviations pertains across more than one contract?

Answer 14

Class deviations

Question 15

What is the FAR Matrix?

Answer 15

Provides information on:
– Whether incorporation by reference is or is not authorized
– Where it is located in the Uniform Contract Format (UCF)
– Its number
– Citation of the FAR that it prescribes
– Its title or full text

Question 16

The FAR Matrix is located in what FAR Part?

Answer 16

52

Question 17

What is the goal of the FAR System?

Answer 17

Satisfy the customer in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service

Question 18

What does the government acquire through procurement contracts?

Answer 18

Supplies and equipment/Services/Construction/Research and Development

Question 19

The FAR is Chapter __ of Title 48 (CFR). The DFARS is chapter ___ of Title 48 (CFR)

Answer 19

1, 2

Question 20

In 1974 the _________________ was created and one of its duties was the development of a system of uniform procurement regulations coordinated on a government wide basis to include the creation of the FAR

Answer 20

Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP)

Question 21

The _______________ , comprised of OFPP, SecDec, GSA and NASA maintain the FAR. This responsibility is carried out by two councils. The Civil Agency Acquisition Council and the ________________.

Answer 21

FAR Council, DAR Council

Question 22

Deconstruct the following FAR reference FAR 9.106-4(d)

Answer 22

Part 9, Subpart 1, Section 06, Subsection 4, Paragraph d

Question 23

How would you write FAR part 19, subpart 12, section 02, subsection 3, paragraph a

Answer 23

FAR 19.1202-3(a)

Question 24

How specific do you need to be in referencing the FAR?

Answer 24

It must be specific enough to lead the reader directly to the information in the regulations that supports the statement but not so specific that it does not fully support the statement