1513 Describing Agency Needs

Question 1

What is a Determination and Findings (D&F)?

Answer 1

Rationale for business decisions made concerning the acquisition – two parts:

1. Facts that lead to the decision, or findings
2. Actual decision, or determination

Question 2

What are the documents that describe a performance outcome rather than how to achieve that outcome used in contracting?

Answer 2

Performance Work Statement/Statement of Objectives

Question 3

When does the Service Contract Act of 1965 apply?

Answer 3

• Contract exceeds $2,500
• Service contract
• Performance by other than executive, admin or professional employees
• Performed in the United States

Question 4

What is a wage determination?

Answer 4

Minimum wages or fringe benefits applicable to the employment in a given locality for government work

Question 5

What is a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Answer 5

An agreement between management and the employees that are represented by a union

Question 6

What are the 5 types of requirement documents?

Answer 6

 Commercial Item Descriptions

 Performance Work Statement

 Specifications
3 Design specifications
4 Functional specifications
5 Performance specification

Question 7

What is the Berry Amendment?

Answer 7

DoD must buy textiles, fibers, yarns, fabrics or materials grown, reprocessed, reused or produced in the US