3. NCMA (FAR 10,11,12)

Question 1

For a seller who has multiple Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) orders from federal agencies, the correct order of priority (highest being first) for orders from contracts in support of the national defense:

Answer 1

DX rated orders, DO rated orders, unrated orders. (FAR 11.603)

Question 2

Time of delivery/performance must be

Answer 2

realistic and clearly stated within the solicitation. (FAR 11.402)

Question 3

Acquisition officials should state requirements with respect to an acquisition of supplies or services in terms of all

Answer 3

a. Functions to be performed,
b. Performance requirement; or
c. Essential physical characteristics.
(FAR 11.002(a)2)(i))

Question 4

If market research establishes that the Government’s need may be met by a type of item or service customarily available in the commercial marketplace, the contracting officer must solicit and award any resultant contract in accordance with FAR Part ___.

Answer 4

FAR Part 12 Commercial Acquisitions.
(FAR 10.002)

Question 5

Which factors should not be considered in establishing delivery or performance schedules?

Answer 5

Sole source capabilities.
(FAR 11.402)

Question 6

For variation in quantity clauses, the overrun or underrun permitted in each contract should be based upon the normal commercial practices of a particular industry for a particular item, and the permitted percentage should be no larger than is necessary to afford a contractor reasonable protection. Unless a different limitation is contained in agency regulations, the variation in quantity shall not exceed plus or minus

Answer 6

10%
(FAR 11.701(b))

Question 7

A Department of Commerce regulation in support of approved national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy programs is known as the

Answer 7

Defense Priorities and Allocation System.
(FAR 11.600)

Question 8

Contracts for commercial items shall

Answer 8

rely on the contractor’s existing quality assurance systems.
(FAR 12.207)

Question 9

When contracting for commercial items, the contracting officer must establish price reasonableness and take into account which of the following customary commercial terms and conditions?

Answer 9

1. speed of delivery,
2. length and extent of warranty, 3. limitations of seller’s liability,
3. quantities ordered,
4. length of the performance period,
5. specific performance requirements
   (FAR 12.209)

Question 10

To the extent practicable, acquisition officials should define requirements in terms that enable and encourage offerors to supply what?

Answer 10

Commercial items

Question 11

To meet the implied warranty of merchantability, the commercial items acquired by the government must be

Answer 11

of at least average, fair, or medium-grade quality.
(FAR 12.404)

Question 12

The contracting officer must consider the potential impact on pricing, competition, and contract administration before using the ___________ clause

Answer 12

liquidated damages
(FAR 11.501)

Question 13

If market research indicates commercial or non-developmental items might not be available to satisfy agency needs, agencies are required to

Answer 13

re-evaluate the need and determine whether the need can be restated. (FAR 10.002)

Question 14

Which of the following is not a valid technique for conducting market research?

Answer 14

Ordering the same supplies from the same supplier as last time.
(FAR 10.002)

Question 15

Implied warranty of merchantability means

Answer 15

items are reasonably fit for ordinary purposes for which such items are sold or used. (FAR 12.404)

Question 16

When should a Contracting Officer use the liquidated damages clause?

Answer 16

When delivery or performance is so important that the government may reasonably expect to suffer damage and the extent or amount of damage is impossible to estimate accurately or prove. (FAR 11.501)

Question 17

The two levels of the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are

Answer 17

DO and DX.
(FAR 11.603)

Question 18

Agencies are required to use the results of market research to determine

Answer 18

the extent to which commercial items or non-development items could satisfy the need. (FAR 10.001)

Question 19

Which of the following contract types can be used for the acquisition of commercial items?

Answer 19

Firm-Fixed-Price or Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment.
(FAR 12.207(a)).

Question 20

What is the purpose of market research?

Answer 20

Determining if commercial or non-developmental items are available to meet the government’s needs or could be modified to meet them.
(FAR 10.002)