Q&A Deck 3 Flashcards
What is the customary progress payment rate for a large business concern?
25%
50%
80%
15%
FAR 32.501-1
80%
What are the two types of contract modifications?
Negotiated and administrative
Limited and unlimited
Enforceable and unenforceable
Unilateral and bilateral
FAR 43.103
Unilateral and bilateral
What types of costs are normally segregable and accountable under the terms of the Change Order Accounting clause?
indirect costs
fringe costs
general and administrative costs
direct costs
FAR 43.203
direct costs
ow 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
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
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
The contracting officer may modify provisions and clauses if:
- substitute words are agreed upon by both parties
- all changes are documented thoroughly
- Â the FAR authorizes their modification
- the situation calls for modification
FAR 52.104(a)
- Â the FAR authorizes their modification
Which of the following is required for the Government to effect a no-cost settlement in lieu of a termination for convenience or default?
- There are no outstanding debts due to the Government
- The price of the contract is less than $5,000
- Government property was furnished
- The contractor has outstanding obligations
FAR 49.109-4
There are no outstanding debts due to the Government
If the contractor does not have an approved purchasing system, consent to subcontract is required for all of the following except which?
- Cost-reimbursement contracts
- Fixed-price contracts below the simplified acquisition threshold
- Time-and-materials contracts
- Letter contracts
FAR 44.201-1(b)
- Fixed-price contracts below the simplified acquisition threshold
Which of the following is true about requests for the use of Government property by international organizations?
- The foreign organization may receive title to the Government-furnished property
- Such requests shall never be granted
- The Government must charge the international organization a rental fee
- Such requests shall be processed in accordance with agency procedures
FAR 45.302
Such requests shall be processed in accordance with agency procedures
Which of the following is not an appropriate use for Standard Form 30?
- A unilateral amendment to a solicitation
- A change order issued under the Changes clause
- The addition of funds to a contract
- A price change, with the amount of the change furnished to the contractor on the form
FAR 43.201
- A price change, with the amount of the change furnished to the contractor on the form
Regarding the authority to use extraordinary contractual actions, agencies shall maintain complete records of all actions taken under FAR 50.1.For request for relief processed, these records shall include, as a minimum the following except:
- Approval above the contracting officer.
- The contractor’s request.
- All relevant memorandums, correspondence, affidavits, and other pertinent documents.
- A copy of the contractual document implementing an approved request.
FAR 50.101-3
- Approval above the contracting officer.
Who oversees government contract quality assurance for seafood?
- Food and Drug Administration
- Department of Agriculture
- National Marine Fisheries Service of the Department of Commerce
- Department of Commerce
FAR 46.408
National Marine Fisheries Service of the Department of Commerce
What is the preferred method of transporting supplies for the Government?
Chartered vessels
Government-leased vehicles
Government-owned vehicles
Commercial carriers
FAR 47
Commercial carriers
The terminating contracting officer shall recommend the release of excess funds to the contracting officer within how long after the receipt of the termination notice?
30 days
3 months
10 days
14 days
FAR 49.105-2
30 days
Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the contractor for performing a contract, and to which the Government has title, is called what?
Government-furnished property
Government-leased property
Contractor inventory
Contractor-acquired property
FAR 45.402
Contractor-acquired property
What is the preferred method for acquiring services?
Sealed Bidding procedures
Bundling
Multi-year contracting
Performance-based acquisition
FAR 37.102(a)
Performance-based acquisition
When should agencies utilize modular contracting?
- Whenever practicable.
- When contracting for construction and architect-engineer supplies and services.
- When contracting with industries where technology is not likely to change.
- To acquire major systems of information technology.
FAR 39.103(a)
- To acquire major systems of information technology.
An indirect cost rate established temporarily for interim reimbursement of incurred indirect costs and adjusted as necessary pending establishment of final indirect cost rates is called what?
Billing rate
Prevailing rate
Required rate
Interim rate
FAR 42.7
Billing rate
What is the purpose of the monthly review of utility service invoices?
- To review the financial status of the contract.
- To examine competitive markets for better service offerings.
- To review that the contract remains under the simplified acquisition threshold.
- To ensure the accuracy of the invoices.
FAR 41.401
- To ensure the accuracy of the invoices.
What provides federal agencies with a simplified process of acquiring commercial supplies and services in varying quantities while obtaining discounts associated with volume buying?
Effective competition.
Federal Supply Schedule.
Modular contracting.
Service contract.
FAR 38.101
Federal Supply Schedule.
A legal instrument in which a contractor guarantees performance of the contract, the obligations under the contract are assumed by a successor in interest, and the government recognizes the transfer of the contract and related assets is called what?
Assignment
Novation agreement
Transfer agreement
Change-of-name agreement
FAR 42.12
Novation agreement
What is the primary purpose of a postaward orientation?
- To provide understanding for a contractor that did not understand the work requirements at the time offers were submitted
- To achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements and identify and resolve potential problems
- To make adjustments to any subcontracts which may be necessary under the prime contract
- To alter the ?final agreement arrived at in negotiations which led to the contract award
FAR 42.501
To achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements and identify and resolve potential problems
o the maximum extent practicable, FAR Part 37 requires the use of what for acquisitions of services?
Cost-reimbursement contracts
Multiyear contracts
Performance-based acquisition
Negotiated extensions to existing contracts
FAR 37
Performance-based acquisition
What kind of contract directly engages the time and effort of a contractor whose primary purpose is to perform an identifiable task rather than to furnish an end item of supply?
Nonpersonal services contract.
Federal Supply Schedule.
Service contract.
Modular contract.
FAR 37.101
Service contract.
Which of the following is NOT true about Advance Agreements?
- In writing, executed by both parties
- Negotiated after the incurrence of costs
- Negotiated before a contract
- Negotiated during a contract
FAR 31.109(b)
- Negotiated after the incurrence of costs
Regarding disputes, the government’s policy is to try to resolve all contractual issues in controversy by mutual agreement at the:
Contracting Officer’s level
Technical Director’s level
Agency Head’s level
Program Manager’s level
FAR 33.204
Contracting Officer’s level
What is a market condition that exists when two or more contractors, acting independently, actively contend for the government’s business in a manner that ensures that the government will be offered the lowest cost or price alternative or best technical design meeting its minimum needs?
National Security System
Non-Personal Services Contract.
Effective Competition
Modular Contracting
FAR 34.001
Effective Competition
Which type of construction contract should be used when the price for materials is likely to fluctuate with market conditions?
- Cost reimbursement
- Firm-fixed-price contract
- Fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment
- Time & Materials contract
FAR 36.207(c)
- Fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment
Payment by the government is made on the _______ day after the designated billing office receives a proper invoice.
30th
13th
3rd
10th
FAR 32.904(b)
30th
Which of the below is the correct order of preference under FAR Part 32: Contract Financing?
- Private financing without government guarantee, loan guarantees, customary contract financing, advance payments, unusual contract financing.
- Customary contract financing, unusual contract financing, loan guarantees, advance payments, private financing without government guarantee.
- Advance payments, loan guarantees, private financing without government guarantee, customary contract financing, unusual contract financing.
- Private financing without government guarantee, customary contract financing, loan guarantees, unusual contract financing, advance payments.
FAR 32.106
- Private financing without government guarantee, customary contract financing, loan guarantees, unusual contract financing, advance payments.
Payment from the government will be based on receipt of a proper invoice and ____________.
Interest
Payment due dates
Delivery criteria
Satisfactory contract performance
FAR 32.905(a)
Satisfactory contract performance
Does a $75,000 claim resulting from a reduction of $350,000 and an increase of $275,000 require certification?
- Yes, because the aggregate value of the claim exceeds $500,000.
- No, because the claimed amount is less than $500,000.
- Yes, the aggregate value of the claim exceeds $100,000.
- No, because the claimed amount is less than $100,000.
FAR 33.207
- Yes, the aggregate value of the claim exceeds $100,000.
______________ means the lead agency responsible for managing, administering, or monitoring overall use of the FFRDC under a multiple sponsorship agreement.
Non-Sponsor
Multiple Sponsor
Primary Sponsor
Sponsor
FAR 35.017(b)
Primary Sponsor
In preparing work statements, technical and contracting personnel shall consider and, as appropriate, provide in the solicitation all of the following EXCEPT:
- a statement of the area of exploration, tasks to be performed, and objectives of the research or development effort.
- reporting requirements and information on any additional items that the contractor is require to furnish as the work progresses.
- 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.
FAR 35.005
- a precise description of the work and methods.
The policies and procedures for trade agreements, including the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA), Free Trade Agreements, least developed country designation, the Caribbean Basin Trade Initiative, the Israeli Trade Act, and the Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, do not apply to all the following, except:
- Acquisitions set aside for small businesses.
- Acquisitions under simplified acquisition procedures.
- Acquisitions from the AbilityOne program.
- Acquisitions of end products for resale.
FAR 25.400(a) and FAR 25.401(a).
- Acquisitions under simplified acquisition procedures.
Which of the following is not a reason to allocate a cost to a government contract?
- It is necessary to the overall operation of the business.
- Bona fide need.
- It benefits both the contract and other work, and can be distributed to them in a reasonable manner.
- It is incurred specifically for the contract.
FAR 31.201-4
Bona fide need.
What bond secures fulfillment of the Contractor’s obligations under a patent provision?
Advance payment bond
Annual bid bond
Performance bond
Patent infringement bond
FAR 28.001(4)
Patent infringement bond
The Contracting Officer shall not award a CAS-covered contract until the _____________ has made a written determination that the required disclosure statement is adequate.
Program Manager
Agency Head
Cognizant Federal Agency Official
Contracting Activity
FAR 30.202-6
Cognizant Federal Agency Official
Application of Cost Principles to ____________ contracts and subcontracts shall not be construed as a requirement to negotiate agreements on individual elements of cost in arriving at agreement on total price.
Fixed Price
Architectural
Time and Material
Construction
FAR 31.102
Fixed Price
Total cost equals _________ plus indirect costs allocable to the contract.
fixed costs
overhead costs plus fringe costs
cost of goods sold
direct
FAR 31.201-1
direct
When data is developed at private expense and that data is delivered to the Government, the Government should acquire what type of rights to it?
- If it is cost effective, the - Government should always negotiate for unlimited rights as this provides the most benefit to the Government.
- The Government should acquire only those rights essential to its needs.
-The Government cannot acquire any rights to data developed at private expense.
- Prospective contractors usually must provide unlimited rights in data as a condition of the procurement, regardless of how the data was originally developed.
FAR 27.102(d) and FAR 27.406-1(c).
- The Government should acquire only those rights essential to its needs.
What does CASB stand for?
C-ontract Administration Standards Bulletin
-Citizen Accounting Standards Board
-Cost Accounting Standards Board
-None of the above
FAR 30.000
-Cost Accounting Standards Board
What law specifies how agencies shall make their records available upon public request, imposes strict time standards for agency responses, and exempts certain records from public disclosure?
Paperwork Reduction Act
Federal Records Act
Freedom of Information Act
Privacy Act of 1974
FAR 24.203(a)
Freedom of Information Act
Which bond type secured performance and fulfillment of the contractor’s obligation under a contract?
Payment bond
Performance bond
Advance payment bond
Bid guarantee
FAR 28.001(6)
Advance payment bond
The Government prefers to issue multiple awards for which of the following?
- Requirement contracts
-Basic Ordering Agreements
-Indefinite Delivery Indefinite
Quantity Contracts
- Letter Contracts
FAR 16.5
-Indefinite Delivery Indefinite
Quantity Contracts
The contracting officer shall set aside any acquisition over the simplified acquisition threshold for small business participation when there is a reasonable expectation that- (1) Offers will be obtained from at least _________ responsible small business concerns; and (2) Award will be made at _________ prices.
seven, reasonable
three, average
four, cost-plus-percentage-of-cost
two, fair market
FAR 19.5
two, fair market
This law provides that federal contracts in excess of $2,000 to which the United States or the District of Columbia is a party for construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or public works within the United States, shall contain a clause that no laborer or mechanic employed directly upon the site of the work shall receive less than the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Secretary of Labor.
Wage Rate Requirements (Construction)
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act
Minimum Wage Act
Kickbacks statute
FAR 22.404-1(b)
Wage Rate Requirements (Construction)
Except for information technology contracts and unless otherwise approved in accordance with agency procedures, the total of the basic and option periods shall not exceed ___ years in the case of services, and the total of the basic and option quantities shall not exceed the requirement for ___ years in the case of supplies.
10; 10
10; 5
5; 10
5; 5
FAR 17.204(e)
5; 5
The Service Contract Labor Standards includes which of the following statutory exceptions where it does not apply.
- Any contract for janitorial services.
- Any contract for nonseverable services.
- Any contract for severable services.
- Any contract for public utility services.
FAR 22.1003-3 and 22.604
- Any contract for public utility services.
Each acquisition of supplies or services that has an anticipated dollar value above the _______________, but not over the ___________, shall be set aside for small business unless the contracting officer determines there is not a reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more responsible small business concerns that are competitive in terms of fair market prices, quality, and delivery.
- Copeland (Anti-Kickback) Act threshold, Truthful Cost Or Pricing threshold
- make-or-buy threshold, sale-of-goods threshold
- micro-purchase threshold, simplified acquisition threshold
- nano-purchase threshold, micro-purchase threshold
FAR 19.502-5
- micro-purchase threshold, simplified acquisition threshold
Solicitations to perform contracts or contract modifications that are expected to exceed ___________ ($1M for construction) for which subcontracting possibilities exist, require the apparent successful offeror/bidder to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan prior to award.
$700,000
$500,000
$750,000
$600,000
FAR 19.702
$750,000
An offeror may request a post-award debriefing by submitting a written request for debriefing to the Contracting officer to be received within _____ days after receipt of a notice of contract award.
3
7
5
10
FAR 15.506
3
A pre-bid conference may be used for the following purposes except?
- generally in a complex acquisition.
- as a substitute for amending a defective or ambiguous invitation.
- as a means of getting requirements to prospective bidders as early as possible after the invitation has been issued and before the bids are opened.
- as a means of briefing prospective bidders and explaining complicated specifications.
FAR 14.207
- as a substitute for amending a defective or ambiguous invitation.
Which of the following is an order for supplies or services for which the price is not established at the time of issuance of the order?
Purchase order
Unpriced Purchase Order
Letter Contract
Blanket Purchase Order
FAR 13.302-2
Unpriced Purchase Order
Which of the following is considered an unsolicited proposal?
- Marketing material designed to acquaint the Government with a prospective contractor’s present products, services, and/or capabilities.
- Proposal offered prior to an RFP in hopes to have their product evaluated during the research phase.
- An offer of a commercial item that the vendor wishes to see introduced in the government’s supply system.
- A written proposal for a new or innovative idea that is submitted to an agency on the initiative of the offeror for the purpose of obtaining a contract with the Government, and that is not in response to a request for proposals, Broad Agency Announcement, Small Business Innovation Research topic, Small Business Technology Transfer Research topic, Program Research and Development Announcement, or any other Government-initiated solicitation or program.
FAR 15.603
- A written proposal for a new or innovative idea that is submitted to an agency on the initiative of the offeror for the purpose of obtaining a contract with the Government, and that is not in response to a request for proposals, Broad Agency Announcement, Small Business Innovation Research topic, Small Business Technology Transfer Research topic, Program Research and Development Announcement, or any other Government-initiated solicitation or program.
Which of the following is not a method for simplified acquisition?
- Blanket purchase agreement
- Purchase order
- Governmentwide commercial purchase card
- Advance agreement
FAR 13.3
- Advance agreement
The objective when negotiating contract type and price is to negotiate one that will result in:
- Lowest price for the government
- Reasonable contractor risk and greatest incentive for efficient and economical performance
- Reasonable risk to the government and greatest incentive for cost savings
- Reasonable incentive for fast delivery and lowest risk to the government
FAR 16.103
Reasonable contractor risk and greatest incentive for efficient and economical performance
The use of cost-reimbursement contracts is prohibited for the acquisition of __________.
- Research & Development (R&D)
- Supplies and services below the simplified acquisition threshold
- Services below the micro-purchase threshold
- Commercial items
FAR 16.301-3
- Commercial items
What occurs when the final cost exceeds the price ceiling in a fixed-price incentive fee type contract?
- Contractor absorbs the difference as a loss
- Final costs are recouped at contract closeout
- Final costs are increased through a change order
- Government absorbs the difference as a loss
FAR 16.403
- Contractor absorbs the difference as a loss
What type of contract is a written preliminary contractual instrument that authorizes the contractor to begin immediately manufacturing supplies or performing service?
Labor-Hour Contract
Letter Contract
Times & Materials Contract
Basic Agreement Contract
FAR 16.603
Letter Contract
What is price analysis?
- The review and evaluation of the separate cost elements excluding profit in an offeror’s proposal.
- The process of examining and evaluating a proposed price by evaluating its separate cost elements and proposed profits and is used when cost or pricing data are not required.
- The review and evaluation of the separate elements and profit in an offeror’s proposal.
- The process of examining and evaluating a proposed price without evaluating its separate cost elements and proposed profits and is used when cost or pricing data are not required.
FAR 15.404
- The process of examining and evaluating a proposed price without evaluating its separate cost elements and proposed profits and is used when cost or pricing data are not required.
______________ is the review and evaluation of any separate cost elements and profit or fee in an offeror’s or contractor’s proposal, as needed to determine a fair and reasonable price or to determine cost realism, and the application of judgment to determine how well the proposed costs represent what the cost of the contract should be, assuming reasonable economy and efficiency.
Price analysis
Cost Analysis
Technical Analysis
Cost Realism Analysis
FAR 15.404
Cost Analysis
When does a quotation become a contract?
- When the government issues an order in response to a supplier’s quotation, and the supplier accepts by furnishing these supplies or services
- Only when the contractor and government’s agent have agreed to terms and put it in writing
- A quote can be accepted by the government without negotiation and is a contract when the government awards the contract.
- When the government issues an order to buy certain supplies or services upon specified terms and conditions in response to a supplier’s quotation
FAR 13.004b
- When the government issues an order in response to a supplier’s quotation, and the supplier accepts by furnishing these supplies or services
For variation in quantity clauses, the overrun or underrun permitted in each contract should be based upon the normal commercial practices of a particular industry for a particular item, and the permitted percentage should be no larger than is necessary to afford a contractor reasonable protection.
20%
1%
10%
5%
FAR 11.701(b)
10%
_______________ is an online shopping service through which ordering activities may search specific information (national stock number, part number, common name), review delivery options and place orders directly with schedule contractors.
E-Buy
SAM.gov
GSA Advantage!
Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)
FAR 8.402
GSA Advantage!
Which of the following is not a valid technique for conducting market research?
- Querying government databases that provide information relevant to agency acquisitions.
- Ordering the same supplies from the same supplier as last time.
- Reviewing the results of recent market research undertaken to meet similar or identical requirements.
- Conducting interchange meetings or holding pre-solicitation conferences.
FAR 10.002
Ordering the same supplies from the same supplier as last time.
Which of the following is not a reason to use a liquidated damages clause in a solicitation?
- The extent of the damage expected by the Government cannot be accurately estimated
- 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
- A negative performance incentive for timely delivery or performance is needed
FAR 11.501
- A negative performance incentive for timely delivery or performance is needed
Implied warranty of merchantability means _____________.
- items are reasonably fit for ordinary purposes for which such items are sold or used.
- it is within the merchant’s ability to repair or replace any defective item.
- items have a warranty that is specified in terms of months or years.
- the seller refuses to put the warranty in writing.
FAR 12.404
- items are reasonably fit for ordinary purposes for which such items are sold or used.
Contracts for commercial items shall ________________.
- rely on the contractor’s existing quality assurance systems.
- rely on either the contractor’s quality assurance system or the government system, whichever is more stringent.
- include all relevant government specifications.
- include provisions for source inspection.
FAR 12.207
- rely on the contractor’s existing quality assurance systems.
o the extent practicable, acquisition officials should define requirements in terms that enable and encourage offerors to supply what?
- Developmental items
- Commercial items
- Nondevelopmental items, or commercial items if - nondevelopmental items are not available
- Real property
FAR 12.101
- Commercial items
If market research indicates that commercial or non-developmental items might not be available to satisfy agency needs, what shall the agency do?
- Order a similar item from a GSA schedule and modify it to fit the agency’s need
- Reevaluate the need and determine whether the need can be restated to permit commercial or nondevelopmental items to satisfy the agency’s need
- Cancel the agency’s requirement
- Solicit and award a contract for a developmental item
FAR 11
Reevaluate the need and determine whether the need can be restated to permit commercial or nondevelopmental items to satisfy the agency’s need
When identical supplies are on the Procurement List issued by Federal Prison Industries, Inc. which takes first priority per the FAR?
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- Federal Prison Industries, Inc.
- AbilityOne participating nonprofit agencies
- Commercial sources
FAR 8.704
- Federal Prison Industries, Inc.
What is the purpose of market research?
- Determining if commercial or non-developmental items are available to meet the government’s needs or could be modified to meet them.
- Publishing formal requests for information.
- Ensure that legitimate needs are identified and tradeoffs evaluated to acquire items that meet those needs.
- Communicating online with industry, acquisition personnel, and customers.
FAR 10.002
- Determining if commercial or non-developmental items are available to meet the government’s needs or could be modified to meet them.
For a seller who has multiple Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) orders from federal agencies, the correct order of priority (highest being ?first) for orders from contracts in support of the national defense:
- DO rated orders, DX rated orders, unrated orders
- DX rated orders, DO rated orders, unrated orders
- DO rated orders, unrated orders, DX rated order
- Unrated orders, DO rated orders, DX rated orders
FAR 11.60
DX rated orders, DO rated orders, unrated orders
Which factors should not be considered in establishing delivery or performance schedules?
Urgency of need
Market conditions
Industry practices
Sole source capabilities
FAR 11.402
Sole source capabilities
When should acquisition planning begin?
- Acquisition planning should begin when the Government wants to obtain a specific supply and/or service.
- Acquisition planning should begin once the procurement request is made to the Contracting Officer.
- Acquisition planning should begin at the start of the fiscal year.
- Acquisition planning should begin as soon as the agency need is identified.
FAR 7.104
Acquisition planning should begin as soon as the agency need is identified.
A written acquisition plan must include the following EXCEPT:
- Applicable conditions
- Risk and Risk Mitigation
- Statement of Need
- Source Selection Evaluation Board Report
FAR 7.105
- Source Selection Evaluation Board Report
he National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) is implemented in which two publications? The National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (32 CFR part 117) and the _________:
- DoD Manual 5220.22, Volume 2, National Industrial Security Program: Industrial Security Procedures for Government Activities.
- DoD Manual 5220.20, Volume 5, National Industrial Security Program: Industrial Security Procedures for Government Activities.
- DoD Manual 5220.22, Volume 5, National Industrial Security Program: Industrial Security Procedures for Civilian Activities.
- DoD Manual 5220.20, Volume 2, National Industrial Security Program: Industrial Security Procedures for Civilian Activities.
FAR 4.402(b)
- DoD Manual 5220.22, Volume 2, National Industrial Security Program: Industrial Security Procedures for Government Activities.
Which of the following duties is NOT a responsibility for competition advocates?
- Recommend to the Contracting Officer a system of personal accountability for competition, which may include the use of recognition and awards to motivate the procurement staff.
- Review the contracting operations of the agency and identify and report to the agency senior procurement executive and the chief acquisition officer.
- Prepare and submit an annual report to the agency senior procurement executive and the chief acquisition officer in accordance with agency procedures.
- Recommend goals and plans for increasing competition on a fiscal year basis to the agency senior procurement executive and the chief acquisition officer.
FAR 6.502
Recommend to the Contracting Officer a system of personal accountability for competition, which may include the use of recognition and awards to motivate the procurement staff.
ontractors must retain all records pertaining to a government contract for a minimum of ____________ from the date final payment is made under the contract.
Three years
Ten years
Six years
One year
FAR 4.7
Three years
When should acquisition planning begin?
- Generally, no later than one year before the anticipated award date of the contract.
- Once a contracting officer’s representative (COR) has been nominated.
- As soon as practicable after the agency’s fiscal year funding has been appropriated by Congress.
- As soon as the agency need is identified, preferably well in advance of the fiscal year in which contract award or order placement is necessary.
FAR 7.104
- As soon as the agency need is identified, preferably well in advance of the fiscal year in which contract award or order placement is necessary.
overnmentwide point of entry (GPE)Â 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
The Kickbacks statute forbids a subcontractor from doing what?
- Misrepresenting a contingent fee arrangement
- Accepting a payment from a prime contractor for any reason
- Making a payment for the purpose of obtaining favorable treatment in connection with a prime contract or a subcontract relating to a prime contract
- Submitting an offer below anticipated costs, expecting to increase the contract amount after award
FAR 3.502-2
Making a payment for the purpose of obtaining favorable treatment in connection with a prime contract or a subcontract relating to a prime contract
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
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.
e 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.
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.
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
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 would be buying-in?
- Submitting an offer at negotiated costs to receive follow-on contracts at artificially high prices
- Submitting an offer below anticipated costs to receive follow-on contracts at artificially high prices
- Submitting an offer below negotiated costs with the expectation of decreasing the contract amount after award
- Submitting an offer above anticipated costs with the expectation of decreasing the contract amount after award
FAR 3.5
Submitting an offer below anticipated costs to receive follow-on contracts at artificially high prices
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 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 would not be a permissible reason to allow recission of a contract?
- Final conviction for bribery
- Conflict of Interest
- Exchange for a thing of value resulting in award of a procurement contract.
- Disclosure of source selection information during post award conference
FAR 3.7
- Disclosure of source selection information during post award conference
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 2.101
A grant or cooperative agreement
Contract items are technically classified as-
complex and non-complex
critical and non-critical
commercial and military-federal
supply or service
FAR 46.203
complex and non-complex
Where can you make a recommendation for a new form if you are not affiliated with an executive agency?
Government Accountability Office
General Services Administration
the FAR Secretariat
Recommendations are not permitted
FAR 53.108
General Services Administration
Which of the following is an example of a contract under which contractors could be authorized to use government supply sources?
-Government firm-fixed price contract
- Contract under the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (known as AbilityOne)
- A negotiated contract with a contractor that has no other government cost reimbursement type contracts
- Time-and-materials contracts for repair of commercial equipment
FAR 51.101
- Time-and-materials contracts for repair of commercial equipment
When might contracting offices request exceptions to standard forms?
- Overprinting forms
- Computer generated forms
- Special construction and printing forms
- Continuation sheets
FAR 53.106
- Overprinting forms
A _____ is a written objection by an interested party to any of the following: a solicitation or other request by an agency for offers; cancellation of a solicitation or other request; an award or proposed award of a contract; or a termination or cancellation of an award of a contract as long as the written objection contains an allegation that the termination or cancellation is based in whole or in part on improprieties concerning the award of the contract.
claim
dispute
general procedure
protest
FAR 33.1
protest
Which of the following is a true statement about the use of warranties?
- The cost of a warranty to the Government shall not affect the benefits to be derived
- The CO should always include a warranty in a cost-reimbursement contract
- A warranty should not provide a specific period of time for its use
- The use of a warranty is not mandatory
FAR 46.703
- The use of a warranty is not mandatory
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
The Bonds statute requires performance and payment bonds for any construction contract valued in excess of _________?
$150,000
$650,000
$1,000,000
$2000
FAR 28.102-1(a)
$150,000
What law empowers the President to authorize agencies exercising functions in connection with the national defense to enter into, amend, and modify contracts, without regard to other provisions of law related to making, performing, amending, or modifying contracts, whenever the President considers that such action would facilitate the national defense?
Executive Law 49-005
Public Law 85-804
E.O. 10673
OMB Circular 90-043
FAR 50.101-1
Public Law 85-804
If it is in the Government’s interest, and if supplies or services required in the performance of a Government contract are available from Government supply sources, contracting officers may authorize contractors to use these sources in performing:
- A contract using Federal Prison Industries.
- Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACS)
- Federal Supply Schedules
- A contract under the “AbilityOne” Program
FAR 51.101
Federal Supply Schedules
What shall the ACO use as a basis for granting, withholding, or withdrawing approval of the prime contractor’s authority to sign subcontracts?
- Only the past performance of the contractor
- Contractor purchasing system review
- Quality assurance surveillance
- Postaward survey
FAR 44.301
- Contractor purchasing system review
Unless more time is needed for evaluation, how many days does a contracting officer have to accept or reject a VECP proposal?
- within 30 days from its receipt by the Government
- within 45 days from its receipt by the Government
- within 15 days from its receipt by the Government
- within 25 days from its receipt by the Government
FAR 48.103
- within 45 days from its receipt by the Government
Who is authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government?
- Only the head of the contracting agency
-Only the COR
- Any contracting officer
- Only a contracting officer acting within the scope of his or her authority
FAR 43.102
Only a contracting officer acting within the scope of his or her
To which of the following subcontracts may a contracting officer consent?
- A subcontract that makes the results of arbitration between the prime contractor and subcontractor binding on the Government
- A subcontract obligating the contracting officer to deal directly with the subcontractor
- A subcontract providing for payment on a ?fixed-price incentive basis
- A subcontract providing for payment on a cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost basis
FAR 44.203(b)
A subcontract that makes the results of arbitration between the prime contractor and subcontractor binding on the Government
What are the two approaches to value engineering as per FAR 48?
incentive and optional
optional and mandatory
incentive and mandatory
incentive and voluntary
FAR 48.101
incentive and mandatory
ersonnel rendering services who are not subject to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the government and its employees are performing under:
Performance-based contracts
Personal services contracts
Supply contracts
Non-personal services contracts
FAR 37.101
Personal services contracts
For a supplemental agreement, when is the effective date of a contract modification?
- the date agreed upon by the contracting parties
- the issue date
- the date received by the contractor
- the date received by the government
FAR 43.101
- the date agreed upon by the contracting parties
Which of the following is not true in the acquisition of information technology?
- “Modular contracting” means use of one or more contracts to acquire information technology systems in successive, interoperable increments
- “National security system” means any telecommunications or information system operated by the United States Government
- Prior to entering into a contract for information technology, an agency should analyze risks, benefits, and costs.
- When acquiring information technology services, solicitations must describe any minimum experience or educational requirement for proposed contractor personnel.
FAR 39.104
When acquiring information technology services, solicitations must describe any minimum experience or educational requirement for proposed contractor personnel.
FAR 39.104
GSA is authorized by 40 U.S.C.501 to contract for utility services for periods not exceeding ___ years.
10
5
15
25
FAR 41.103(a)
15
Which of the following is a true statement?
- Contracting officers shall acquire construction using simplified Acquisition Procedures
- Generally, Contracting officers shall acquire construction using cost-reimbursement contracts.
- Contracting officers shall acquire construction using sealed bid procedures.
- Contracting officers shall acquire architect-engineer services using an SF-44 form.
FAR 36.103
Generally, Contracting officers shall acquire construction using cost-reimbursement contracts.
Drawings submitted by a contractor to show the construction of a particular structure as actually completed under the contract are called what?
Plans
Design drawings
Record drawings
Specifications
FAR 36
Record drawings
All of the following statements concerning Federal Supply Schedules are true EXCEPT:
- They provide Federal agencies with a simplified process of acquiring commercial supplies and services in varying quantities while obtaining volume discounts.
- Firms provide supplies and services at stated prices for given periods of time, for delivery within a stated geographic area.
- Federal agencies not identified in the schedules as mandatory users may issue orders under the schedules.
- Federal agencies not identified in the schedules as mandatory users may NOT issue orders under the schedules.
FAR 38.101
- Federal agencies not identified in the schedules as mandatory users may NOT issue orders under the schedules.
What is a payment for accepted supplies or services, including payments for accepted partial deliveries?
Delivery payments
Final/partial acceptance
Commercial payments
Progress payments
FAR 32.001
Progress payments
A contractor may assign monies due or to become due under a government order/contract only when the contract value totals _________ or more.
$25,000
$1,000
$100
$500
FAR 32.802
$1,000
After a Broad Agency Announcement, the primary basis for selecting proposals shall be:
- Cost realism and reasonableness.
- Cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Technical basis, importance to agency programs, and fund availability.
- Cost reasonableness, specificity of the solution, and importance.
FAR 35.106
Technical basis, importance to agency programs, and fund availability.
Protests may be filed with ______________________.
- either the contracting officer or the United States Court of Federal Claims
- either the agency or the General Accountability Office
- the agency, the GAO, or the General Services Board of Contract Appeals (ADP acquisition)
- Small Claims Court for awards under the Simplified Acquisition threshold
FAR 33.102
either the agency or the General Accountability Office
Claims in excess of $100,000, or regardless of the amount claimed when using arbitration pursuant to 5 U.
- The claim is CAS Certified
- The claim is made in good faith
- The holder is responsible (with respects to all elements of responsibility) for the purpose of receiving and performing a specific government contract
- The total costs are the sum of the direct and indirect costs allocable to the contract, less any allocable credits, plus any allocable costs for money.
FAR 33.207(c)
The claim is made in good faith
When there is a contract dispute, the __________ __________ ________ refers to any procedure or combination of procedures voluntarily used to resolve issues in controversy.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Allowance Dispute Resolution
Allowance Deduction Refund
Alternative Discourse Reflection
FAR 33.201
Alternative Dispute Resolution
What is food that meets all quality and labeling standards imposed by Federal, State, and local laws and regulations even though the food may not be readily marketable due to appearance, age, freshness, grade, size, surplus, or other conditions?
excess food
donatable food
wholesome food
Apparently wholesome food
FAR 26.401
Apparently wholesome food
Under the Buy American statute, a domestic end product that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both means all the following, except:
- An end product manufactured in the United States if the product has undergone substantial transformation.
- An unmanufactured end product mined or produced in the United States.
- An end product manufactured in the United States if the product meets the domestic content test.
- An end product manufactured in the United States if the product is a commercially available off-the-shelf item.
FAR 25.001(c) and FAR 25.003.
An end product manufactured in the United States if the product is a commercially available off-the-shelf item.
The basic clause at FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data-General, enables the contractor to protect qualifying restricted computer software by withholding the data from the Government and instead delivering which of the following?
- Algorithms of the software.
- Processes, formulas, and flow charts of the software.
- Source code of the software.
- Form, fit, and function data of the software.
FAR 27.404-2(a) and FAR 52.227-14(a).
Form, fit, and function data of the software.
Which of the following is not a type of surety?
Co-surety
Individual
Corporate
Multiple
FAR 28.001
Multiple
The following are examples when special-fuels excise taxes are NOT imposed in many contracting situations when the supplies are for any of the following except:
- The exclusive use of any State or political subdivision, including the District of Columbia (26 U.S.C.4041 and 4221).
- A nonprofit educational organization (26 U.S.C.4041 and 4 221).
- Purchases under the Ability One program. (41 U.S.C. chapter 85).
- Emergency vehicles (26 U.S.C.4053 and 4 064(b)(1)(c)).
FAR 29.202
- Purchases under the Ability One program. (41 U.S.C. chapter 85).
osts for contingencies are generally __________ for historical costing purposes.
Allowable
Estimated
Unallowable
Allocated
FAR 31.205-7 (b)
Unallowable
hat is the relationship between the Economy Act and more specific statutory authority, like the statutory authorities for the Federal Supply Schedules or Governmentwide acquisition contracts?
- The Economy Act applies when more specific statutory authority does not exist.
- The Economy Act always applies, regardless of whether more specific statutory authority exists.
- Orders using the Federal Supply Schedules or Governmentwide acquisition contracts are to be treated as Economy Act orders.
- The Contracting Officer must use discretion in deciding whether to use the Economy Act or more specific statutory authority that may apply to an acquisition.
FAR 17.502-2(b)
- The Economy Act applies when more specific statutory authority does not exist.
what does FEMP stand for?
- Federal Energy Management Program
- Federal Energy Management Products
- Federal Environment Management Program
- Federal Environment Management Products
FAR 23.103
- Federal Energy Management Products
Emergency acquisition flexibilities, as used in this part, means flexibilities provided with respect to any acquisition of supplies or services by or for an executive agency that, as determined by the head of an executive agency, may be used except:
- In support of a contingency operation.
- To facilitate the defense against or recovery from cyber, nuclear, biological, chemical, radiological attack against the United States.
- When the Secretary of Homeland Security issues an emergency declaration, or a major disaster declaration.
- In support of a request from the Secretary of State or the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to facilitate the provision of international disaster assistance.
FAR 18.001
- In support of a request from the Secretary of State or the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to facilitate the provision of international disaster assistance.
All contracts subject to 41 U
$250,000
$2,500
$10,000
$15,000
FAR 22.6
$15,000
Assume that the CO has rejected the SBA’s recommendation to set aside an acquisition.
- proceed with full and open competition.
- suspend action on the acquisition.
- complete a fair and reasonable price determination.
- complete an SBA override signed by the next higher person in the CO’s chain of command.
FAR 19.502-8
- proceed with full and open competition.
hich of the following contract types puts the most risk on the buyer?
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Time & Material
Firm Fixed Price
Fixed-Price with Incentive Fee
FAR 16.101
Time & Material
The contracting officer shall consider _______________________.
- HUBZone businesses before women-owned businesses.
- HUBZone, 8(a), women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses with no order of preference.
- Women-owned businesses before HUBZone businesses.
- Service-disabled veteran-owned small business sole source awards before service disabled veteran-owned small business set asides.
FAR 19.203(a)
HUBZone, 8(a), women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses with no order of preference.
Who determines the appropriate NAICS code(s) and related small business size standard(s) that is/are included in solicitations?
Contracting officer
SBA Procurement Center Representative
Program Manager
Agency Head
FAR 19.303
Contracting officer
Which of the following is not one of the four parts in the Uniform Contract Format?
Contract Clauses
Representations and Instructions
The Schedule
Statement of Work
FAR 15.204-1
Representations and Instructions
A post-award debriefing of offerors shall NOT include which of the following:
- The overall ranking of all offerors.
- The overall evaluated cost or price (including unit prices), and technical rating of the successful offeror and the debriefed offerors.
- Commercial and financial information, including cost breakdowns, indirect cost rates, and similar information.
- Reasonable responses to relevant questions about whether source selection procedures contained in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed.
FAR 15.506
- Commercial and financial information, including cost breakdowns, indirect cost rates, and similar information.
Oral presentations by offerors:
- May substitute for, or augment, written information.
- Are not permitted after release of the solicitation.
- May take place only at the conclusion of discussions.
- May not be a substitute for written information.
FAR 15.102
May substitute for, or augment, written information.
Which of the following should not be considered in deciding what information to obtain through an oral presentation?
- The impact on the efficiency of the acquisition.
- The impact (including cost) on small business.
- The government’s ability to adequately evaluate the information.
- The need to revise the offeror’s proposal.
FAR 15.102(c)
- The need to revise the offeror’s proposal.
Which of the following acquisitions may not use the acquisition procedures of FAR Part 12?
- Performance-based acquisition
- Acquisition of a commercial-off-the-shelf item
- A purchase made directly from another Federal agency
- Acquisition based on the results of market research
FAR 12
Performance-based acquisition
If market research establishes that the Government’s need may be met by a type of item or service customarily available in the commercial marketplace, the contracting officer must solicit and award any resultant contract in accordance with FAR Part ___.
10
11
13
14
FAR 10.002
10
Which of these mandatory Government supply sources has the highest priority for services?
- Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses
- Federal Prison Industries, Inc.
- Services that are on the Procurement List maintained by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
- Federal Supply Schedule
FAR 8.002
- Services that are on the Procurement List maintained by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application includes the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited. This prohibition applies to the presence or use of a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by______, or on any information technology used or provided by the _______ under a contract, unless an exception is granted.
the Government, Contractor
the Contractor, Vendor
the Vendor, Government
the Government, Government
FAR 4.2202 (b)
the Government, Contractor
nless otherwise excepted, the Contracting Officer must transmit a notice of proposed contract action to the governmentwide point of entry for each of the following situations, except:
- Proposed contract action in an estimated amount of $30,000.
- Proposed modification to an existing contract for additional supplies or services outside the existing contract scope in an estimated amount of $30,000.
- Proposed contract termination for the convenience of the Government in an estimated amount of $30,000.
- Proposed contract action in an estimated amount of $20,000, if the notice is advantageous to the Government.
FAR 5.201
Proposed contract action in an estimated amount of $30,000.
Which authority permitting other than full and open competition may be used when none of the other authorities in FAR 6.302 apply?
International agreement.
National security
Public interest.
Unusual and compelling urgency.
FAR 6.302-7(b).
Public interest.
When must contracting officers synopsize contract awards?
- When contract awards exceed $25,000
- When contract awards exceed $15,000
- When contract awards exceed $30,000
- When contract awards exceed $20,000
FAR 5.3
- When contract awards exceed $25,000
The justification for other than full and open competition for a proposed contract over $750,000 but not exceeding $15 million shall be approved in writing by:
- The head of contracting activity.
- The advocate for competition for the procuring activity.
- The contracting officer.
- One level above the contracting officer.
FAR 6.304(a)(2).
- The advocate for competition for the procuring activity.
A prospective contractor would be obligated to register in the System for Award Management database prior to contract award in which of the following cases?
- A contract awarded by a deployed contracting officer in the course of military operations
- A micropurchase using the electronic funds transfer method for payment
- A contract with an individual for performance outside the United States and its outlying areas
- A contract for emergency operations in response to a natural disaster
FAR 4.1102
- A micropurchase using the electronic funds transfer method for payment
In the elements of a PIID, positions 7 through 8 are the last two digits of the fiscal year in which the procurement instrument is issued or awarded. What do these digits refer to?
- The date the action is signed, rather than the effective date
- The date the effective date was awarded, rather than signed
- The date the action was drafted, rather than the effective date
- The date the effective date was signed, rather than the date the action was signed
FAR 4.1603(2)
- The date the action is signed, rather than the effective date
The contracting officer may use competitive proposals in lieu of sealed bids if:
- It is necessary to conduct discussions.
- Time permits the solicitation, submission, and evaluations of sealed bids.
- Award will be made on the basis of price and other price-related factors.
- The resulting contract will be with a small business.
FAR 6.401
- It is necessary to conduct discussions.
An agency must transmit a notice of proposed contract action to the governmentwide point of entry at least 15 days before issuance of a solicitation, or a proposed contract action the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302, except that, for acquisitions of commercial products or commercial services:
- The Contracting Officer must transmit the notice at least 40 days before issuance of a solicitation if the acquisition is covered by the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement or a Free Trade Agreement.
- The Contracting Officer may establish a shorter period for issuance of the solicitation if the estimated amount of the contract action is less than the simplified acquisition threshold
- The Contracting Officer transmits the notice only if subcontracting opportunities exist.
- The Contracting Officer may use the combined synopsis and solicitation procedure.
FAR 5.203.
- The Contracting Officer may use the combined synopsis and solicitation procedure.
What is a covered employee?
- Covered employee means an individual who performs an acquisition function and is an employee of the contractor; or a subcontractor that is a self-employed individual treated as a covered employee of the contractor because there is no employer to whom such an individual could submit the required disclosures.
- Covered employee means an individual who performs an acquisition function closely associated with inherently governmental functions and is an employee of the contractor; and subcontractors that are self-employed individuals treated as a covered employee of the contractor because there is no employer to whom such an individual could submit the required disclosures.
- Covered employee means an individual who performs an acquisition function closely associated with inherently governmental functions and is an employee of the contractor; or a subcontractor that is a self-employed individual treated as a covered employee of the contractor because there is no employer to whom such an individual could submit the required disclosures.
- Covered employee means an individual who performs an acquisition function closely associated with inherently governmental functions and is an employee of the contractor; or a subcontractor employee of the contractor who performs an acquisition function closely associated with inherently governmental functions .
FAR 3.11
Covered employee means an individual who performs an acquisition function closely associated with inherently governmental functions and is an employee of the contractor; or a subcontractor that is a self-employed individual treated as a covered employee of the contractor because there is no employer to whom such an individual could submit the required disclosures.
A 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)
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
n the FAR citation “FAR 25.1102(a)(2),” the number 11 refers to Subpart 25.11.
According to FAR 1.105-2:
The first number (25) refers to the Part.
The second number (11) refers to the Subpart.
The numbers following the decimal point (1102) refer to the Section within the Subpart.
The letter (a) refers to the Paragraph within the Section.
The final number (2) refers to the Subparagraph within the Paragraph.
