Q&A Deck 1 Flashcards
What is the order of precedence among the 8(a) Program, HUBZone Program, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Procurement Program, and Women-Owned Small Business Program?
- 8(a) is preferred, followed by HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB in that order
- HUBZone is preferred, followed by 8(a), SDVOSB, and WOSB in that order
- 8(a) is preferred, and all others are treated equally
- There is no order of precedence
Correct: There is no order of precedence
What is the preferred method of transporting supplies for the Government?
- Government-leased vehicles
- Chartered vessels
- Commercial carriers
- Government-owned vehicles
Correct: Commercial carriers
In preparing work statements, technical and contracting personnel shall consider and, as appropriate, provide in the solicitation all of the following EXCEPT:
- Information on factors such as personnel, environment, and interfaces that may constrain the results of the effort.
- A precise description of the work and methods.
- Reporting requirements and information on any additional items that the contractor is required to furnish as the work progresses.
- A statement of the area of exploration, tasks to be performed, and objectives of the research or development effort.
FAR Part 9
A precise description of the work and methods.
Under the conditions outlined in FAR Part 27.302, when might a contractor without a place of business in the United States be required to assign title to an invention to the Government?
- If the invention is protected by a patent filed in the contractor’s home country.
- If the invention is solely funded by the contractor’s private resources.
- If the invention is disclosed to the government after the patent protection expires.
- If the invention is made under a Federal research and development contract, is not protected by a patent, and the contractor fails to disclose it to the government within the specified time frame.
FAR Part 27.302
- If the invention is made under a Federal research and development contract, is not protected by a patent, and the contractor fails to disclose it to the government within the specified time frame.
Under what circumstances can a contractor request an extension of time for completion of a construction contract and what is the process for making such a request according to FAR part 11.5?
- A contractor can request an extension of time within 10 days of the beginning of a delay caused by a variation in estimated vs actual quantity of unit-priced items.
- A contractor can request an extension of time if the variation in estimated vs actual quantity of unit-priced items exceeds +/- 15%. The request must be made within 10 days of the beginning of the delay.
- A contractor can request an extension of time if the variation in estimated vs actual quantity of unit-priced items is less than +/- 15%. The request must be made within 10 days of the beginning of the delay.
- A contractor cannot request an extension of time for completion.
FAR 11.5
A contractor can request an extension of time if the variation in estimated vs actual quantity of unit-priced items exceeds +/- 15%. The request must be made within 10 days of the beginning of the delay.
What law governs the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personally identifiable information about individuals that is maintained in systems of records by federal agencies?
- Federal Records Act
- Freedom of Information Act
- Cybersecurity Act
- Privacy Act of 1974
Correct: Privacy Act of 1974
Which FAR part specifies the definitions for words and terms that are to be used unless another FAR part provides a different definition for that part?
- Part 5
- Part 4
- Part 1
- Part 2
Correct: Part 2
Which contract type places maximum risk and full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit or loss on the contractor?
- Time-and-materials
- Cost-reimbursement
- Firm-fixed-price
- Indefinite-delivery
Correct: Firm-fixed-price
What is GSA Standard Form 30 (SF30)?
- Annual Bid Bond
- U.S. Government Purchase Order
- Solicitation Offer and Award
- Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract
Correct: Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract
In which of the following cases may an agency consider an unsolicited proposal on a sole source basis?
- The proposal is for research, and justification and approval have been obtained
- The proposal closely resembles a pending competitive acquisition requirement
- The substance of the proposal is available from another source without restriction
- The proposal does not contain cost-related or price-related information
Correct: The proposal is for research, and justification and approval have been obtained
Which of the following terms means a list of products that have been examined and tested, and have satisfied all applicable requirements?
- Evaluated products list
- Procurement list
- Qualified products list
- Federal Supply Schedule
Correct: Qualified products list
If market research indicates that commercial or nondevelopmental items might not be available to satisfy agency needs, what shall the agency do?
- Solicit and award a contract for a developmental item
- Reevaluate the need and determine whether the need can be restated to permit commercial or nondevelopmental items to satisfy the agency’s need
- Order a similar item from a GSA schedule and modify it to fit the agency’s need
- Cancel the agency’s requirement
Correct: Reevaluate the need and determine whether the need can be restated to permit commercial or nondevelopmental items to satisfy the agency’s need
Which of the following is an inherently governmental function?
- Transporting a prisoner to a Federal prison
- Conducting a community relations campaign
- Interviewing applicants for Federal employment
- Providing legal advice to Government officials
Correct: Interviewing applicants for Federal employment
Which of the following is not a required element in a Broad Agency Announcement?
- A description of the agency’s research interest
- An estimate of the level of effort required
- The criteria by which proposals will be selected
- The period of time during which proposals will be accepted
Correct: An estimate of the level of effort required
Which agency resolves questions on whether a technology qualifies for SAFETY Act protections?
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Defense
- General Services Administration
- Department of State
Correct: Department of Homeland Security
In which of the following cases may a time-and-materials contract be used?
- The contracting officer determines that certified cost or pricing data is not required for price reasonableness.
- The contracting officer determines that the contract type if fair and reasonable.
- The contracting officer determines that the contract type is the best value.
- The contracting officer prepares a determination and findings that no other contract type is suitable.
Correct: The contracting officer prepares a determination and findings that no other contract type is suitable.
Which of the following is not a reason to use a liquidated damages clause in a solicitation?
- A negative performance incentive for timely delivery or performance is needed
- The Government may reasonably expect to suffer damage if the delivery is delinquent
- Timely performance is so important that the Government will suffer damage if performance is delinquent
- The extent of the damage expected by the Government cannot be accurately estimated
Correct: A negative performance incentive for timely delivery or performance is needed
What is buying-in?
- Providing a thing of value to a contractor for the purpose of improperly obtaining favorable treatment in connection with a contract
- Dividing the market, so that certain competitors bid low only for contracts awarded by certain agencies or in certain geographical areas
- Purchasing additional supplies or services called for in a contract, within a specified period of time, by exercising a right in the contract
- Submitting an offer below anticipated costs, expecting to increase the contract amount after award or to receive follow-on contracts at higher prices
Correct: Submitting an offer below anticipated costs, expecting to increase the contract amount after award or to receive follow-on contracts at higher prices
For research and development work performed under a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, what is the maximum fee that may be negotiated?
- 15 percent of the contract’s estimated cost, excluding fee
- 25 percent of the contract’s estimated cost, including fee
- 1000000
- Any amount that the Government determines is fair and reasonable
Correct: 15 percent of the contract’s estimated cost, excluding fee
Which of the following contract types would be most appropriate for acquisition of a commercial item?
- Time-and-materials
- Firm-fixed-price
- Labor-hour
- Cost-sharing
Correct: Firm-fixed-price
Except for copyrighted works, what rights does the Government acquire in data first produced in the performance of a federal procurement contract?
- Reserved rights
- Limited rights
- Unlimited rights
- None—the contractor retains all rights in the data
Correct: Unlimited rights
Which of the following is true about the priority of DPAS-rated orders?
- DO-rated orders take preference over DX-rated orders, and both take preference over unrated orders
- DX-rated orders take preference over DO-rated orders, and unrated orders take preference over both
- DO-rated orders have equal preference with other DO-rated orders
- DX-rated orders have equal preference with unrated orders
Correct: DO-rated orders have equal preference with other DO-rated orders
What is the purpose of first article testing and approval?
- To ensure that a prospective contractor is responsible
- To test and approve an item during research and development
- To ensure than an item can be placed on a qualified products list
- To ensure that a contractor can furnish a product that conforms to all contract requirements for acceptance
Correct: To ensure that a contractor can furnish a product that conforms to all contract requirements for acceptance
What is the difference between a personal services contract and a nonpersonal services contract?
- Under a personal services contract, the personnel rendering the services appear to be subject to government supervision and control
- Under a nonpersonal services contract, the tools and equipment used are supplied by the government
- Under a personal services contract, any overtime accrued by the personnel rendering the services will not be compensated
- Personal services contracts are used for a small number of personnel, and nonpersonal services contracts are used for a large number of personnel
Correct: Under a personal services contract, the personnel rendering the services appear to be subject to government supervision and control