Miscelaneous

Question 1

US court of federal claims judge term

Answer 1

15 years. Art I court.

Question 2

Core principles of public policy in government Ks

Answer 2

Competition
Transparency
Integrity
Fairness

Question 3

Factors for proposal evaluation

Answer 3

Timeliness
Past performance
Size of the company
Technical ability and experience

Question 4

Basis for award of proposal

Answer 4

Best value
Technical innovation
Socioeconomic program utilization
Past performance

Question 5

Section M of the K

Answer 5

One of the most important for RFP Ks. Contains the evaluation material.

Question 6

Required elements for an express K

Answer 6

Mutual intent to K
Offer and acceptance
Conduct by an officer having the actual authority to bind the government in K.

Question 7

Federal fiscal year

Answer 7

Oct. 1 through Sept. 30

Question 8

Acts giving contract and budget authority

Answer 8

Authorization act – annually done and authorizes the appropriation of funds for programs and activities. Lacks budget authority.

Appropriations act – most common form of budget authority. Actually authorizes incurring obligations and paying treasury funds.

Question 9

Factors for IFB

Answer 9

Time, competition, no need for discussion, and reasonable belief that more than one bidder will bid.