CON 200-Subcontracting Plan Flashcards
When reviewing the Make-or-Buy program plan, Raw Materials, Commercial Items and Off-the-Shelf Items shall not be included unless their potential impact on contract cost or schedule is critical? (T/F)
True
The following are responsibilities, as outlined in FAR 19.706, of the ACO in management of contracts containing subcontracting plans
Educate the public on small business opportunities.
Objectives of the subcontracting plan
- Identify the effects of the Make-or-Buy Program;
- Determine the requirement for a subcontracting plan;
- Identify subcontract management requirements;
- Determine the need for subcontract consent;
Make-or-Buy Program” is a term that generally applies to the contractor’s decision whether or not to make something in-house, or to subcontract or acquire that particular item from another contractor.
True
Contractors are exempt from the “Advance Notification” requirement if the awarded prime contract is a “Cost” type
False
The need for a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) is determined by the ACO (or PCO if administration is retained) based on the past performance of the contractor, and the volume, complexity and dollar value of the subcontracts
True
The Government must review all contractor Make-or-Buy decisions.
False
The Government’s requirement for consent to subcontract is designed to protect the Government’s interest in subcontracts issued by the prime.
True
Once a contract that includes a subcontracting plan has been awarded, monitoring or periodic surveillance to ensure contractor compliance with the plan becomes a contract administration function.
True
Even if a contractor has an approved “Contractor Purchasing System”, that contractor is still required to get the approval from the Contracting Officer prior to subcontracting a portion of the prime contract.
False
What responsibilities does the KO have regarding the make-or-buy program?
responsible for evaluation, negotiation, and agreement of the contractor’s make-or-buy program
What contracts do not require a subcontracting plan?
- awarded to small business concerns;
- for personal services;
- that will be performed entirely outside of the United States and its outlying areas (this includes contract modifications); or
- within scope modifications that do not contain the clause at 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns.
What are the four types of a subcontracting plan?
individual, master, commercial and comprehensive