Q&A Deck 4 Flashcards
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
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 52.10
Create and reference electronic group listing of provisions and clauses
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 clauseFAR 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
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
Who determines collateral savings of a VECP?
the Government
the contractor
the Government and the contractor
the contractor and the contracting officer
FAR 48.103
the Government
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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 authority
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