Introduction: Flashcards
FAR Parts 1, 2, 52, 53 and 20, 21 & 40
Introduction
FAR Parts 1, 2, 52, 53 and 20, 21 & 40
FAR Part 1 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System
FAR Part 2 - Definitions of Words and Terms
FAR Part 52 - Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
FAR Part 53 - Forms
FAR Parts 20, 21, and 40 - Reserved
______________ products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service.
Environmentally Friendly
Environmentally Conscientious
Environmentally Preferable
Environmentally Advantageous
FAR 2.101
Environmentally Preferable
How should alternates to a given provision or clause be titled per FAR Part 52?
Alternate A, Alternate B, Alternate C
Alternate 1, Alternate 2, Alternate 3
Alternate a, Alternate b, Alternate c
Alternate I, Alternate II, Alternate III
FAR 52.105
Alternate I, Alternate II, Alternate III
Where can executive agencies obtain standard and optional forms?
GSA Forms Library
Acquisition.gov
From the prescribing agency
Via internet search
FAR 53.107
GSA Forms Library
The contracting officer may modify provisions and clauses if:
substitute words are agreed upon by both parties
all changes are documented thoroughly
the FAR authorizes their modification
the situation calls for modification
FAR 52.104(a)
the FAR authorizes their modification
Which of the following is a latent defect?
The defect exists at the time of acceptance and could be discovered by a reasonable inspection
The defect is discovered by the contractor’s quality inspector
The defect exists at the time of acceptance and cannot be discovered by reasonable inspection
The defect existed at the time of delivery
FAR 2.101
The defect exists at the time of acceptance and cannot be discovered by reasonable inspection
How does Part 52 define a modification?
a minor change in the details of the FAR
a minor change in the details of a provision or clause that is not authorized by the FAR
a change in the details of a provision or clause that is specifically authorized by the FAR
a minor change in the details of a provision or clause that is specifically authorized by the FAR and does not alter the substance of the provision or clause
FAR 52.101
a minor change in the details of a provision or clause that is specifically authorized by the FAR and does not alter the substance of the provision or clause
Which of the following is correct about the FAR citation 15.506(a)?
15 is the part, 5 is the subpart, 06 is the section, and a is the paragraph.
1 is the part, 5 is the subpart, 506 is the section, and a is the paragraph.
15 is the part, 5 is the subpart, 06 is the paragraph, and a is the sentence.
15 is the part, 50 is the subpart, 6 is the section, and a is the paragraph.
FAR 1.105-2
15 is the part, 5 is the subpart, 06 is the section, and a is the paragraph.
he Federal Acquisition Regulations system was established for the codification and publication of uniform policies and procedures for which of the following?
All branches of the U.S. Military
The Department of Defense
The Administrative Agency
All executive agencies
FAR 1.101
All executive agencies
he FAR is prepared, issued, and maintained by:
The Executive Office of the President.
The Office of Management and Budget and the General Services Administration.
The National Contract Management Association.
The Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services, and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
FAR 1.103
The Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services, and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Who is responsible for printing, publishing, and distributing the Federal Acquisition Regulation?
The DAR Council and CAA Council, jointly
The FAR Secretariat, as authorized by GSA
A FAR Representative authorized by the Secretary of Defense
The Administrator of General Services
FAR 1.201-2
The FAR Secretariat, as authorized by GSA
Which of the following is a special form of written approval by an authorized official that is required by statute or regulation as a prerequisite of taking certain contract actions?
Determination and Findings (D&F)
Offer
Advisory and Assistance Service (AAS)
Agency Acquisition Regulation (AAR)
FAR 1.701
Determination and Findings (D&F)
How can an agency working in a specific category of contracts streamline incorporating provisions and clauses?
Continue to cite the provisions and clauses individually
Create and reference electronic group listing of provisions and clauses
Print and collate multiple copies of the necessary provisions and clauses
Provide provisions and clauses upon request
FAR 52.102
Create and reference electronic group listing of provisions and clauses
Revisions to the FAR will be prepared and issued through the coordinated action of:
The Defense Logistics Agency and the General Services Administration.
The General Services Administration and the FAR Secretariat.
The Defense Acquisition Regulations Council and the Civilian Acquisition Council.
The FAR Revisions Board and the FAR Secretariat.
FAR 1.201-1
The Defense Acquisition Regulations Council and the Civilian Acquisition Council.
What does the introductory text of each provision or clause include?
cross-reference to the FAR
identification of modified text
the full text of the provision or clause
rationale for inclusion of the provision or clause
FAR 52.101
cross-reference to the FAR
Which of the following is not a condition under which an unauthorized commitment may be ratified?
Funds are available and were available at the time the unauthorized commitment was made.
The ratifying official has the authority to enter into a contractual commitment.
The unauthorized commitment is under the simplified acquisition threshold.
The contracting officer reviewing the unauthorized commitment determines the price to be fair and reasonable.
FAR 1.602-3(c)
The unauthorized commitment is under the simplified acquisition threshold.
Which of the following best describes an “unauthorized commitment”?
An agreement which is not binding solely because the government representative who made it lacked the authority to enter into that agreement.
An agreement which is not binding because the individual who made it was not a government representative.
An agreement that is binding because the government representative who made it appeared to have the authority to enter into that agreement on behalf of the government.
A special form of written approval that is required by statute or regulation.
FAR 1.602-3(a)
An agreement which is not binding solely because the government representative who made it lacked the authority to enter into that agreement.
Which of the following is not considered an offer?
A response to a solicitation that, if accepted, would bind the offeror to perform the resultant contract
A response to a request for quotations
A response to a request for proposals
A response to an invitation for bids
FAR 2.101
A response to a request for quotations
distinct six-position code consisting of a combination of alpha and/or numeric characters assigned to identify specific agency offices, units, activities, or organizations by the General Services Administration for civilian agencies and by the Department of Defense for defense agencies is the:
Activity Address Code (AAC)
Procurement Instrument Identification (PIID)Â
Line Item Number
CAGE Code Number
FAR 2.101
Activity Address Code (AAC)
Governmentwide point of entry (GPE) means the single point where Government business opportunities greater than ___________, including synopses of proposed contract actions, solicitations, and associated information, can be accessed electronically by the public.
35000
20000
35000
25000
FAR 2.101
25000
This term refers to consolidating two or more requirements for supplies or services previously provided or performed under separate or small contracts into a solicitation for a single contract that is likely to be unsuitable for award to a small business concern.
Subcontracting
Grouping
Joinder
Bundling
FAR 2.101
Bundling
In the FAR citation “FAR 25.1102(a)(2),” what is referred to by the number 11?
Subsection 25.11
Subpart 25.11
Paragraph 11
Section 11
FAR 1.105-2
Subpart 25.11
Best value means:
The expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the contractor’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit even if the requirements have been changed.
The expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement.
The outcome of an acquisition that, in the government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit even if the requirements have been changed.
The expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the contractor’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement.
FAR 2.101
The expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement.
Which of the following is not considered a contract?
A bilateral instrument
A grant or cooperative agreement
A job order or task letter
A purchase order
FAR 2.10
A grant or cooperative agreement