Contingency Contracting Exam Flashcards
For companies that offer product incentives with a purchase, the CCO may keep the item since the government did not necessarily pay for it.
False
You may accept gifts from a prohibited source with a face value up to a total of $________ per calendar year, but any gifts on a single occasion may not exceed $_______ in value
$50 and $20
Which of the following is considered fraud? Suppression of truth A gesture or innuendo Misleading representation All of the above
All
When in a foreign area, the CCO may accept food, refreshments, or entertainment during meals or meetings so long as which of the following conditions are met?
- The US market value does not exceed the DoS per diem rate for the foreign area, when converted to US Dollars
- Guests include non-U.S. citizens or foreign representatives
- Attendance at the meeting or event is part of the employee’s official duties
- The gifts are not from foreign governments
All
If you have any doubt about what you should or should not accept, who should you consult
Legal office or ethics advisor
If a gratuity is delivered to you (e.g., left on your desk or car), what should you not do?
- Keep it because the giver is unknown
- Attempt to return it to the person who left it immediately
- Pay the fair market value
- Donate it to charity
Keep it because the giver is unknown
As a last resort, if the contractor appears to be offended, accept the gratuity and perform which of the following steps?:
- Have your finance officer safeguard the gratuity by placing it in a safe and ask for a receipt
- Consult with the legal office
- Write a memo for record (MFR) explaining the circumstances/approx value of the item and mention legal advice was obtained
All
Government employees cannot personally make recommendations or provide references for contractors except for
Furnishing past performance information to other agencies
Common fraud offenses include the following:
Bribery, gratuities and kick-backs
CCOs may solicit free gifts from businesses for the purpose of increasing morale among the deployed soldiers:
False
The Annex W of COCOM’s Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning has which documents
Contracting Support Integration Plan
Contractor Management Plan
Micro purchase threshold for OCONUS declared contingencies?
30K
SAT for OCONUS declared contingencies?
1M
When an American CCO is deployed to support a NATO operation, they are only required to follow the procurement policies of the United States
T or F
F
Pre-arranged contracts awarded by Service acquisition program management offices that provide technical support, maintenance support and, in some cases, Class IX support for selected military weapons and support systems are
System support contracts
A ______ provides a broad concept of operational contract support (OCS) integration and oversight for the planned operation, includes a general overview of how contracting supports the operations, and articulates the commander’s priorities, intent, and specific OCS command guidance (by phase of the operation).:
CSIP - Contracting Support Integration Plan
The Navy’s Global Contingency Services Contract (GCSC) is designed to provide: Chapter 4, Page 103
Selected Short term facilities support services with incidental construction at various locations (including remote locations) throughout the world
major role and responsibilities in contingency operations is to provide contingency contract administration services for delegated external support contracts (such as LOGCAP).:
DCMA
DODI 3020.41 “Operational Contract Support” applies to all DoD components, combatant commanders, and contingency contractor personnel but does not apply to contracts performed within the United States or at any location that is not part of a contingency, humanitarian assistance, or peacekeeping operation.: Chapter 4, Page 107
T
A J&A is needed when awarding Contracts citing
Other than full and open competition (Sole Source)
Unusual and compelling Urgency
International Agreement
a special form of written approval by an authorized official that is required by statute or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain contract actions
A determination and findings (D&F)
When using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for items under $30,000, a CCO needs to establish a ____________; if the item is over $30,000, there is still the requirement to:
price reasonableness/solicit a reasonable number of sources
Unauthorized commitments may be ratified for the following reasons:
A, Funds are available and were available at the time the unauthorized commitment was made
B. The CCO recommends payment and legal counsel concurs in the recommendation
C. The individual that made the unauthorized commitment determines the price to be fair and reasonable
D. The CCO determines the price to be reasonable and fair
C.
The FOO must maintain the original purchase request document, a copy of the SF 44 used for the purchase, logbook, original receipt of the purchase, and the Receipt for Property Received. If the vendor cannot provide an automated receipt the FOO must
Substitute with a hand written receipt
For a Field Ordering Officers (FOO) to use an SF44, the FOO must
Have written authorization from the CCO, been trained by the CCO and team with a trained paying agent
An OCONUS deployed CCO, in a declared contingency, may use an SF44 for purchases up to but not to exceed:
$1M
When a CCO negotiates a contract, all negotiation results must be documented in a
Pricing Negotiation Memorandum
Contracting officers are not required to obtain certified cost or pricing data from offerors
When prices are based on adequate competition
Contract files for oral solicitations or request for proposals should include:
- A justification for use of an oral solicitation
- Item description, quantity, and delivery schedule
- Sources solicited and prices quoted.
- The solicitation number provided to the prospective offerors
Commanders must plan for the possible ____ of contractors by adversarial orgs or gov’ts.
Isolation, capture or detention
ISOPREP (DD Form 1833) and Evasion Plans of Action (EPA) are required for contractors in what type threat environments
all threat levels
When considering Anti-terrorism and Security measures, the term “target selection” refers to: Chapter 8, Page 275
An individual’s awareness of vulnerability to attacks
OPSEC is a ________ process involving security and common sense
continuous, systematic
OPSEC is simply defined as: Chapter 8, Page 272
The process used to deny our adversaries information about military capabilities and intentions
DoDR 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation applies to: Chapter 8, Page 268
CCOs
Commanders and Appointed Representatives
Requirements personnel
CCOs can enter into agreement with foreign gov’ts. T or F
F
Understanding the local customs and culture of a country may help the CCO to? Chapter 8, Page 266
Establish a rapport with local nationals
Avoid adverse safety and security incidents
Receive possible warnings of pending terror attacks
While overseas, if you find yourself near any civil disturbance, it is your duty as an American Serviceman to render assistance in any way possible
T or F
F
Factor that are part of the determination of price “fair & reasonable” for acquisitions overseas?
Delivery of goods within the requested timeframe
Stability of the local economy
Availability of supply/service in the local marketplace
Who gives the CCO his warrant
PARC
Who appoints the PARC
HCA
Joint Theaters support Command (JTSCC)
Stood up for large operations
Which Joint TSCC staff functions require contracting experience?
J2/3/5
Limits on funds use
Time amount purpose
Purpose statute prohibits:
Use of funds for other
Violation of Anti-Deficiency act
5K fine and 2 yrs in prison
PR minimum requirements
description and funds
Plan for Operational contract support
CSIP
Mature Contracting
Sophisticated distrubution system that can respond, but may take time
Deployment Phase I
30-45
Who ensure that major DoD services are delivered on time
DCMA
Exception to full and open
7
Special form of written approval by authorized official required by statute or reg
D&F
Difference between PWS and SOW
PWS is about results
Commercial items can be terminated in what manner
T4 cause or convenience
Types of gov’t property
Gov’t furnished property
Contractor acquired to which the gov’t has title
Most business with contractors overseas is done by:
negotiations
DoDI 3021.41
T
Lead agency for coordinating contracting supports in domestic emergencies
FEMA
Far Part 18
Emergency Acquisition/Contigency contracting
Local organization preference when contracting support in emergencies
Stafford Act
