QUIZ 1

Question 1

Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?

Answer 1

All phases of the acquisition

Question 2

What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?

Answer 2

Deviation

Question 3

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should:

Answer 3

Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable

Question 4

What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?

Answer 4

DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method

Question 5

What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?

Answer 5

Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment

Question 6

When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded?

Answer 6

Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment

Question 7

Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)?

Answer 7

The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS

Question 8

A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only used in the contract or if it applies to the solicitation as well. John correctly answered by replying with which of the following statements?

Answer 8

A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after award

Question 9

A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract. As the Government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of termination would you proceed with?

Answer 9

Termination for Cause
See FAR 12.403(c)

Question 10

How many parts are there in the FAR?

Answer 10

53

Question 11

What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?

Answer 11

A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
See FAR 4.1600

Question 12

The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9 identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a “D”, which of the following types of instruments is representative?

Answer 12

Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts

Question 13

You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed?

Answer 13

With one or two alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)

Question 14

Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been purchased recently. You’d like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market research. Which FAR part do you refer them to?

Answer 14

FAR part 10

Question 15

Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting?

Answer 15

Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost

Question 16

When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used?

Answer 16

A T&M contract may be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs

Question 17

What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational conflicts of interest?

Answer 17

Correct answer is: Prevent unfair competitive advantage
See FAR 9.505

Question 18

What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal information?

Answer 18

Correct answer is: It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive it
See FAR 3.104-4(a)

Question 19

Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated, meaningful special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or in other sections of the UCF?

Answer 19

Section H (See FAR 15.204-2)

Question 20

Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of Government contract files?

Answer 20

FAR part 4