Skills and Roles (6)

Question 1

Who develops a solicitation?

Answer 1

The Government & The Buyer

Question 2

Who prepares an offer?

Answer 2

The Contractor & The Seller

Question 3

During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for quality?

Answer 3

The seller.

Question 4

What is the CO’s resonsibilities?

Answer 4

Ensure sufficient funds
Dealing with Contractors
Request Assistance, as appropriate
Designate a COR
Ensuring compliance with contract terms
Safeguarding the interests of the United States

Question 5

Define: Acquisition

Answer 5

The acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already in existence or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated. Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs are established and includes the description of requirements to satisfy agency needs, solicitation and selection of sources, award of contracts, contract financing, contract performance, contract administration, and those technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs by contract.