Q&A Deck 5 Flashcards
Last Final Exam
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 52.102
Create and reference electronic group listing of provisions and clauses
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
Acceptable forms of security include all of the following except:
Certified cashier’s checks
Credit card
U.S. bonds or notes
Cash
FAR 28.203-2(a)
Credit card
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 32.80
$1,000
ow 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
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
A contract under the “AbilityOne” Program
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 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
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
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
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
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 48.10
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
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
FAR 45.302
On what basis is Government property normally provided in performance of the contract under which it is authorized?
Rental
Cost-reimbursement
At-cost
Rent-free
FAR 45.301(a)
Rent-free
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
As part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107-296, Congress enacted the SAFETY Act to:
Promote a safe workplace including a drug free workplace
Encourage contractors not to text while driving.
Provide risk management and litigation management protections for sellers of Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) in the supply and distribution chain.
Require cybersecurity protocols and related technologies.
FAR 50.203
Provide risk management and litigation management protections for sellers of Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) in the supply and distribution chain.
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 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
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 43.10
Only a contracting officer acting within the scope of his or her authority
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
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
Which of the following is NOT considered a utility service under FAR Part 41?
Electric service
Cable television (CATV) and telecommunications service
Natural gas service
Sewage service
FAR 41.102
Cable television (CATV) and telecommunications service
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 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.
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.
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.
Reasonable risk taking is appropriate as long as risks are:
Controlled and unmitigated
Uncontrolled and unmitigated
Controlled and mitigated
Controlled and inexpensive
FAR 39.102
Controlled and mitigated
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
For agencies delegated authority to establish new Federal Supply Schedules, what must the contracting officer do prior to establishing such a contract?
Obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget
Obtain permission from the Administrator of General Services
Obtain approval from the GSA Federal Supply Service
Obtain advisory or assistance services
FAR 38
Obtain approval from the GSA Federal Supply Service
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.
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 42.1
Novation agreement
To 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
For a contract with which of the following would the DCAA generally not be the responsible audit agency?
Federal Prison Industries
An 8(a) small business
An educational institution
Any contractor providing architect-engineer services
FAR 42.101(b)
An educational institution
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
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(
Satisfactory contract performance
An Independent Government Estimate of construction costs shall be prepared and furnished to the Contracting officer for each proposed contract and contract modification anticipated to exceed:
$100,000
$1,000,000
$150,000
$500,000
FAR 36.203(a
$150,000
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
In which of the following cases is a Research and Development contract most appropriate?
Whenever the agency head deems it appropriate.
When the work or methods cannot be precisely described in advance.
When the success of the agency’s goals is fully assured.
When supplies or services are being acquired for a purpose other than Federal use.
FAR 35.002
When the work or methods cannot be precisely described in advance
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
Delivery payments
______________ 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
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
What is the customary progress payment percentage rate for small business concerns?
10%
50%
85%
15%
FAR 32.501-1
85%
Within _____ work day(s) of filing a protest with the GAO, a copy must be provided to the contracting officer.
5
1
3
7
FAR 33.104(a)(1)
1
he least preferred method of contract financing is:
Loan guarantees
Advance payments
Unusual contract financing
Private financing
FAR 32.10
Advance payments
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.
A “bona fide need” refers to a genuine, legitimate, or actual need for something, as opposed to a perceived or fabricated one. The term is often used in legal, financial, and business contexts to describe situations where there is a real requirement or necessity for goods, services, or actions. For example:
In government contracting: A “bona fide need” rule ensures that funds are obligated only for requirements that genuinely arise in the period for which the funds are available.
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.
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
Which of the following is not a type of surety?
Co-surety
Individual
Corporate
Multiple
FAR 28.001
Multiple
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)
Performance bond
A cost is ____________ if it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business.
bona fide
allowable
reasonable
allocable
FAR 31.201-3
reasonable
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
Factors for determining whether a cost is allowable include all of the following except:
Terms of the contract
Allocability
Reasonableness
Total price
FAR 31.201-2
Total price
A foreign end product may be purchased under the Buy American Act if___________.
the price of the lowest domestic offer is determined to be unreasonable by the CO.
the article is manufactured in South America.
the cost of the domestic components equals at least 25 percent of the total cost of all components.
the head of the agency approves the purchase.
FAR 25.103
the price of the lowest domestic offer is determined to be unreasonable by the CO.
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
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
Rights of the government to use, disclose, reproduce, prepare derivative works, distribute copies to the public, and perform publicly and display publicly, in any manner and for any purpose, and to have or permit others to do so.
Unrestricted rights
Restricted rights
Unlimited rights
Limited rights
FAR 27.401
Unlimited rights
A ___________ means a form of security assuring that the bidder will not withdraw a bid within the period specified for acceptance and will execute a written contract and furnish required bonds within the allotted time following award.
bid guarantee
deposit
bond
insurance
FAR 28.001
bid guarantee
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
suspend action on the acquisition.
he requirement for small business set asides generally does not apply to purchases:
made in September of each fiscal year
above the Truthful Cost or Pricing threshold
below the micro-purchase threshold
above the simplified acquisition threshold
FAR 19.502-2
below the micro-purchase threshold
Which of the following is not included in an Interagency Acquisition?
Funds citation
Small business subcontracting plan
Delivery requirements
A description of the supplies and services
FAR 17.503
Small business subcontracting plan
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
A Certificate of Competency is:
A Certificate issued by the Contracting officer upon reviewing a small business concern and determining the concern is capable of performing a specific Government contract.
The Certificate by the small business concern stating its ability to perform a specific Government contract.
A Certificate issued by the Department of Labor upon reviewing a small business concern and determining the concern is capable of paying prevailing wage rates on a specific Government contract.
A Certificate issued by the SBA stating that the holder is responsible for the purpose of receiving and performing a specific Government contract.
FAR 19.601(a)
A Certificate issued by the SBA stating that the holder is responsible for the purpose of receiving and performing a specific Government contract.
Which of the following is a true statement about small business set-asides?
The purpose of small business set-asides is to award certain acquisitions exclusively to women-minority, women-disabled small businesses.
Contracting officers may not reject SBA’s set-aside recommendations.
Small businesses are determined by gross rentable square footage.
Set-asides may be total or partial.
FAR 19.5
Set-asides may be total or partial.
Which agency establishes small business size standards on an industry-by-industry basis?
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Small Business Administration
Agency for International Development
Census Bureau
FAR 19.1
Small Business Administration
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
xcept 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
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
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)
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.
When it is in the best interest of the Government to consider award to other than the highest technically rated offeror, which of the following should the Government use to select the source?
Best value
Lowest price technically available
A tradeoff process
Certified cost or pricing data
FAR 15.101-1
A tradeoff process
The threshold for obtaining certified cost or pricing data is ________ for prime contracts awarded before July 1, 2018, and __________ for prime contracts awarded on or after July 1, 2018.
$750,000; $2 million
$600,000; $7.5 million
micro-purchase threshold; simplified acquisition threshold
$250,000; $3 million
FAR 15.403-4
$750,000; $2 million
When evaluating a proposal, what rating method is an agency required to use to assess the evaluation factors specified in the solicitation?
A combination of numerical weights and ordinal rankings
The agency may use any method or combination of methods
Adjectival or color ratings
A numerical weighting system
FAR 15.101
The agency may use any method or combination of methods
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
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 of source selection under FAR Part 15 is to select the proposal that represents the _____________________.
best value
lowest risk
best quality
lowest price
FAR 15.302
best value
Two-Step bidding can use which of the following types of contracts?
Firm-Fixed-Price
Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee
Time & Materials
None of the above
FAR 14.502
Firm-Fixed-Price
he 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
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 the Government’s preferred method to purchase and pay for micro purchases?
Firm-Fixed-Price contract
Purchase order
Government-wide commercial purchase card
Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract
FAR 13.201
Government-wide commercial purchase card
____________ are used by the government to promote early exchanges of information with industry.
Requests for Proposal (RFP)
Requests for Information (RFI)
Requests for Quotation (RFQ)
Invitations for Bid (IFB)
FAR 15.201
Requests for Information (RFI)
he 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
________________ Contracts place maximum risk and full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit and loss upon the Contractor.
Firm-Fixed-Price
Incentive
Cost Reimbursement
Time & Material
FAR 16.202
Firm-Fixed-Price
Post-award debriefings shall not include:
The names of individuals providing an offeror’s past performance reference information.
An evaluation of deficiencies and weaknesses in the offeror’s proposal.
Cost or price and technical rating evaluation.
The overall ranking of all offerors.
FAR 15.506
The names of individuals providing an offeror’s past performance reference information.
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
cquisition officials should state requirements with respect to an acquisition of supplies or services in terms of all the below factors EXCEPT:
functions to be performed.
performance requirements.
essential physical characteristics.
non-performance related characteristics
FAR 11.002(a)(2)(
non-performance related characteristics
Which of the following contract types can be used for the acquisition of commercial items?
Firm-Fixed-Price or Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Firm-Fixed-Price or Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment
Any contract type authorized in the FAR
Firm-Fixed-Price only
FAR 12.207(a
Firm-Fixed-Price or Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment
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 11.603
DX rated orders, DO rated orders, unrated orders
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
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
Agencies are required to use the results of market research to determine _______________.
the extent of participation by large business.
all companies that can provide the required goods or services.
the extent to which commercial items or non-development items could satisfy the need.
The ?final cost of the goods or services.
FAR 10.001
the extent to which commercial items or non-development items could satisfy the need.
o meet the implied warranty of merchantability, the commercial items acquired by the government must be ______________.
manufactured to the highest commercial standards.
of at least average, fair, or medium-grade quality.
factory seconds if they are available.
of at least AAA+ or very high quality.
FAR 12.404
of at least average, fair, or medium-grade quality.
Time of delivery/performance must be __________________.
implied based on merchantability standards and industry usage
realistic and clearly stated within the solicitation
unduly restrictive of competition
as short as practical to reach an
unreasonable price determination
FAR 11.402
realistic and clearly stated within the solicitation
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.
he two levels of the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are:
DX and DA
DO and DX
DE and DA
DE and DO
FAR 11.60
DO and DX
If market research indicates commercial or non-developmental items might not be available to satisfy agency needs, agencies are required to:
solicit and award any resulting contract but should not use FAR Part 12.
re-evaluate the need and determine whether the need can be restated.
solicit and award any resulting contract in accordance with FAR Part 13, 14 and 15.
re-evaluate the need and lower the standard until a commercial item ?fits the need.
FAR 10.00
re-evaluate the need and determine whether the need can be restated.
When requesting information from potential sources in market research, which of the following should agencies do?
Request the minimum amount of information necessary
Request a statement that the source is capable of performing the requested work
Request as much information as possible
Request a priced offer for determination of competitiveness
FAR 10
Request the minimum amount of information necessary
Acquisition plans for service contracts or orders must describe the strategies for implementing _____ acquisition methods or must provide rationale for not using those methods.
Performance-based.
Outcome-based.
Streamlined.
Innovative.
FAR 7.105
Performance-based.
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.
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
The competitive procedures available for use in fulfilling the requirements for full and open competition are any of the following EXCEPT:
Sealed bids
Competitive proposals
Combination of competitive procedures, such as two-step sealed bidding
Lowest price technically acceptable
FAR 6.102
Lowest price technically acceptable
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
he Procurement Instrument Identification Number (PIID) is a unique identifier assigned to each procurement action (such as contracts, orders, agreements, etc.) used by the U.S. Federal Government. The PIID is designed to ensure that each procurement action can be distinctly identified and tracked throughout its lifecycle.
As outlined in FAR 4.1603, the structure of a PIID is standardized to ensure consistency across different agencies. The PIID consists of a series of alphanumeric characters, which include specific elements that convey important information about the procurement action.
Key Elements of the PIID as per FAR 4.1603:
Positions 1 through 6: These positions typically contain the activity address code or the issuing office code, which identifies the contracting office responsible for the procurement.
Positions 7 through 8: These digits represent the last two digits of the fiscal year in which the procurement instrument is issued or awarded. These digits reflect the year the action was signed.
Position 9: This is a unique, identifying character that distinguishes different types of procurement instruments (e.g., contracts, orders, agreements).
Positions 10 through 13: These are used for the serial number, which is a unique sequence of characters assigned by the contracting office. It is used to uniquely identify each procurement action issued by the office.
The structure may vary slightly depending on the agency or the specific requirements of the procurement system, but the general elements remain consistent with the guidance in FAR 4.1603. The PIID ensures that all procurement actions are clearly identified and can be easily referenced throughout the process.
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.
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.
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, and all others are treated equally
8(a) is preferred, followed by HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB in that order
There is no order of precedence
HUBZone is preferred, followed by 8(a), SDVOSB, and WOSB in that order
FAR 6.2
There is no order of precedence
Contractors 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
his 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
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
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.
What is the federal policy on standards of conduct?
The general rule is to avoid strictly any conflict in government-contractor relationships
The general rule is to avoid strictly any conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in government-contract relationships.
The general rule is to avoid strictly any conflict of interest except for token gifts or gratuities in government-contractor relationships.
The general rule is to avoid conflict of interest in government-contractor relationships, unless a full public disclosure is made.
FAR 3.101-1
The general rule is to avoid strictly any conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in government-contract relationships.
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.
hich 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
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.
A contractor’s arrangement to pay contingent fees for soliciting or obtaining Government contracts is considered contrary to public policy.
The costs of contingent fees cannot be passed back to the Government
Such an arrangement violates the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data statute
Such arrangements may lead to attempted or actual exercise of improper influence
It indicates a contractor is attempting to use bribery to obtain the contract
FAR 3.402
Such arrangements may lead to attempted or actual exercise of improper influence
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
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
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
The 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
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 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
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
the FAR Secretariat
Who can authorize continued performance in the face of a protest after award?
The head of the contracting activity.
The commanding officer.
The chief of the contracting office.
The contracting officer provided his findings are documented in the file.
FAR 33.1
The head of the contracting activity.
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
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
If the Government has determined that it is in its best interests to purchase from the committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, the contracting officer shall authorize contractors purchasing supply items for Government use that are available from the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled to purchase such items if they are available from the following agencies through their distribution facilities except for:
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA),
General Services Administration (GSA)
National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
FAR 51.101
National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)
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
Contracting officers shall acquire construction using sealed bid procedures.
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
Non-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 Act provides for minimum wages and fringe benefits as well as other conditions of work?
Davis-Bacon Act
Walsh-Healy Act
Equal Opportunity Act
Service Contract Act
FAR 37.107
Service Contract Act
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
Which contract financing arrangement places the obligation on the agency?
Advance Payment for non-commercial items
Advance Payment
Loan Guarantee for defense production
Private Financing
FAR 32.303
Advance Payment for non-commercial items
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
Emergency vehicles (26 U.S.C.4053 and 4 064(b)(1)(c)).
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.
When applying an alternate to FAR 52.215-2 or FAR 52.215-5 the determination and findings in Foreign Acquisitions must identify the contract and its purpose, and identify if the contract is with a foreign contractor or with a foreign government or an agency of a foreign government; describe the efforts to include the basic clause; describe the price and availability of the supplies or services from the United States and other sources; and determine that it will best serve the interest of the United States to use the appropriate alternate clause.
True
False
FAR 25.1001
False
he contracting officer must, to the extent practicable, provide maximum participation opportunity to all of the following EXCEPT:
Veteran-owned small business
HUBZone small business
Disabled-minority-owned small business
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business
FAR 19.2
Disabled-minority-owned small business
mergency 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 18.0
To facilitate the defense against or recovery from cyber, nuclear, biological, chemical, radiological attack against the United States.
Agencies shall, at a minimum, acquire EPEAT® ____-registered electronic products.
platinum
gold
silver
bronze
FAR 23.704
silver
A post-award debriefing should ideally occur within ____ days after receipt of the written request for a debriefing by the offeror.
7
3
5
10
FAR 15.506
5
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.
The Federal Supply Schedule Program is also known as the:
Central Contractor Registry (CCR)
E-Buy Program
Source-Supply List (SSL)
Multiple Award Schedule Program
FAR 8.402
Multiple Award Schedule Program
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
A purchase made directly from another Federal agency
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
When should a Contracting Officer publicize a requirement in the GPE though a synopsis?
The Contracting Officer should publicize 1 week prior to
solicitation.
The Contracting Officer should publicize 30 days prior to solicitation.
The Contracting Officer should publicize 1 month prior to solicitation.
The Contracting Officer should publicize 15 days prior to solicitation.
FAR 5.203
The Contracting Officer should publicize 15 days prior to solicitation.
hat criteria is not a valid consideration to make an award based on other than full and open competition?
Demonstration of unique capability specific to the services proposed.
Resembles the substance of a competitive acquisition.
Substantial duplication of cost unrecoverable through competition.
Schedule impact causing unacceptable delays.
FAR 6.3
Resembles the substance of a competitive acquisition.
If an agency requires a short retention period than those identified in FAR 4.805, Table 4-1 Retention Periods, who shall request approval from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)?
The agency’s Contracting Officer
The agency’s Records Officer
The agency’s Security Officer
The agency’s Administrative Officer
FAR 4.805 (c
The agency’s Records Officer
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
Prepare and submit an annual report to the agency senior procurement executive and the chief acquisition officer in accordance with agency procedures.
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)
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.
lobal warming potential means how much a given mass of a chemical contributes to global warming over a given time-period compared to the same mass of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide’s. A global warming potential is defined as _____.
10
0.1
0.01
1
FAR 2.101
1
