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You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations. Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of the following documents would be included in the new contract? -----CORRECT ANSWER-- -------PWS You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of $225,000. Notice of the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions apply. Which one of the following solicitation methods would be most appropriate? ----- CORRECT ANSWER---------Electronic Commerce You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700. This acquisition is not required to be synopsized and access to the solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? -----CORRECT ANSWER---------Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area. Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in response to a solicitation using SAP? -----CORRECT ANSWER--------- Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an estimated value of $6,200. None of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of
the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? -----CORRECT ANSWER---------There is no requirement to publicize this action You have a requirement for an individual purchase for supplies with an estimated value of $5,875. The supplies are not immediately available. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? -----CORRECT ANSWER---------GCPC You are the contracting officer for a requirement for commercial services with an estimated value of $780,000. Four quotations were received in response to the solicitation and market pricing is available. Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? -----CORRECT ANSWER- --------Market research must be conducted or obtained to support the fair and reasonable determination You just made a purchase for services in the amount of $20,700. You used a written solicitation to solicit quotations from three local sources. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful vendors? ----- CORRECT ANSWER---------notice to unsuccessful vendors will only be given if requested Which one of the following would NOT result in the establishment of a contract? ----- CORRECT ANSWER---------government issuance of an order in response to a quotation You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial supplies with a value of $565,000. Two weeks after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end user complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specification in the contract. Who would bear the cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the Government? -----CORRECT ANSWER---------the contractor
You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $20,600. Access to the written solicitation will not be provided in the GPE, and none of the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed contract action? -----CORRECT ANSWER------ ---Notice of solicitation, or a copy of the solicitation, must be posted in a public space. You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial service. The estimated value of the individual purchases range from $75,000 to $500,000. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? -----CORRECT ANSWER---------BPA Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? -----CORRECT ANSWER---------A statement of price reasonableness is not required when only one quote or offer is received. You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and past performance. One of the unsuccessful vendors has requested information on the award decision. Which one of the following describes the action you must take? ----- CORRECT ANSWER---------You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision. You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send the preliminary notice of your intent to extend the contract within the timeframe outlined in the options clause. Which one of the following statements is correct? -----CORRECT ANSWER---------You may exercise the option using a unilateral modification You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was not accepted in writing by the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? ----- CORRECT ANSWER---------The purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred.
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You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. Three services are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace base on market prices. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $1,250,000. Which of the following is true? -----CORRECT ANSWER----------the use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized. T02.E05b You just made a purchase for supplies in the amount of $22,300. You solicited quotations orally from four local sources. Which of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful suppliers? -----CORRECT ANSWER------ ----Notice to the unsuccessful suppliers will only be given if requested. T02.E You are the contracting officer for a requirement for commercial services with and estimated value of $780,000. Four quotations were received in response to the solicitation and market pricing is available. Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? -----CORRECT ANSWER- ---------Market research must be conducted or obtained to support the fair and reasonable determination. T03.E You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-priced services contract valued at $105,975. Which one of the following statements about closeout is correct? ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------The contract is considered closed once you've received evidence of receipt of service and final payment.
made in the simplified manner that is most suable to the circumstances of the acquisition. (1 of 2 answers) T02.E01a You have a requirement for a noncommercial purchase with an estimated value of $225,000. Notice of the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions apply. Which one of the following solicitation methods would be most appropriate? ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------Electronic, Commerce T02.E05a Which one of the following is correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? -----CORRECT ANSWER----------Award documentation should be kept to a minimum. T02.E05c Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract? ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------Supplier's written acceptance of an order. T02.E01c Which of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------Buyers are encouraged to use best value. (1 of 3 known answers) To1.E Which one of the following mandator Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a requirement for supplies? -----CORRECT ANSWER----------Inventories of the requiring agency T02.E03b
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? -----CORRECT ANSWER----------The contracting officer is required to consider all quotations or offers. T02.E Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new officer equipment that utilized the lowest price technically acceptable source process. the quotes submitted by vendors A,B,and D were determined to be technically acceptable. Vender A quoted a price of $146,500; Vender B quoted a price of $128,250; Vender C quoted a price of $132,800. which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct. ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------Vender B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on competition. T03.E03b (Noncommercial is the key word the other question has commercial) You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for noncommercial supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was accepted in writing by the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR part 49 or FAR 52.213- 4 T01.E Which one of the following market research results would support a commercial item determination? -----CORRECT ANSWER----------The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial qualities in the commercial marketplace based on market prices. T01.E02b You have a requirement for a new contract for snow removal at your military installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance
T01.E02b You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military installation. The Base Commander has expressed the need for clearly stated performance objectives, as the current contractor performing the services is not meeting the Commander's expectations. Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of the following documents would be included in the new contract. -----CORRECT ANSWER--- -------A performance Work Statement (PWS) T02.E01b You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8,700. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? -----CORRECT ANSWER----------There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable. T01.E You have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the shop on your base. the parts were developed using Government funds and are not offered to the general public. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $275,000. Which one of the following statements is true? -----CORRECT ANSWER----------the use of simplified acquisition procedures is prohibited. 101.E Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item determination? -----CORRECT ANSWER----------The part was developed using Government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies. T02.E
You have a one time requirement for a purchases of non-commercial supplies with an estimated value of $235,000. The supplies are not immediately available. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------Purchase order T03.E03a You are the contracting office for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial services with a value of $1,425,000. Your customer has notified you that one of the contractually required reports accepted by the government was submitted five days late. You Investigate and verify that the report was submitted late. Which one of the following statements regarding the nonconforming performance is FALSE? -----CORRECT ANSWER----------The Government must pay for reperformance of the nonconforming service because the report was accepted. T03.E You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-priced services contract valued at $195,400. Which one of the following statements about closeout is correct? ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------The contract is considered closed once you've received evidence of receipt of receipt of property and final payment. T02.E03a Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when questions are received in response to a solicitation using SAP -----CORRECT ANSWER---------- Reviewing the quotations for responsiveness (1of3 answers) T03.E01a You are the contracting officer for a noncommercial supply contract valued at $155,600. Which one of the following actions would be executed using a bilateral modification? ----
- CORRECT ANSWER----------Making a negotiated equitable adjustment T01.E02a
(1 of 2 known answers) T02.E01b You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are not required to synopsize this contract action. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition. -----CORRECT ANSWER----- -----Quotes must be solicited from at least three sources. T02.E01c Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct. ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------The bases on which award will be made must be stated ( of 3 known answers) T02.E01a You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A notice of the proposed contract action is required. Which one of the following solicitation methods must be used? -----CORRECT ANSWER----------Written Solicitation T03.E You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-priced services contract valued at $195,400. Which one of the following statements about contract closeout is correct? ----
- CORRECT ANSWER----------The contract is considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment. T03.E03a You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial services with a value of 1,425,000. Your customer has notified you that contractually required reports accepted by the government was submitted five days late. You investigate and verify that the report was submitted late. Which one of the following statements regarding the nonconforming performance is FALSE? -----CORRECT
ANSWER----------The government must pay for reperformance of the nonconforming service because the report was accepted. T02.E01a You have a requirement for purchase with an estimated value of $13,000. The use of electronic commerce is not practical and notice of the proposed contract action is not required. Which one of the following solicitation methods would be most appropriate? --- --CORRECT ANSWER----------Oral Solicitation T03.E03b (Commercial is the key word the other question has noncommercial) You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for commercial services is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was accepted in writing by the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212- 4 T02.E05b You just made a purchase for supplies in the amount of $20,700. You used a written solicitation to solicit quotations from three local sources. Which of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to the unsuccessful venders?? ----- CORRECT ANSWER----------Notice to the unsuccessful vendors will only be given if requested. T03.E You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-priced supply contract valued at $195,400. Which one of the following statements about contract closeout is correct? ----
- CORRECT ANSWER----------The contract is considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment. T02.E01c
CORRECT ANSWER---------($)The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar products to compete. (T02.E04) You are the contracting officer for commercial services with an estimated value of $780,000. Four quotations were received....which statement about price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? ---CORRECT ANSWER--------- ($)Market research must be conducted or obtained to support the fair and reasonable determination. (T03.E03a) You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial supplies with a value of $565,000...product does not work as expected... items not fully compliant with the specifications of the contract. Who bears cost responsibility? ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($)The Contractor (T02.E05b) You just made a purchase for services in the amount of $20,700. You used a written solicitation to solicit from three local source...notify the unsuccessful vendors? ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($)Notice to the unsuccessful vendors will only be given if requested. (T02.E05a) Which of the following is correct regarding documenting the award of a buy using SAP? ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($)Records of oral price quotations must be established to clearly reflect the appropriateness of the award decision. ($)Award documentation should be kept to a minimum. (T03.E01b) You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send the preliminary notice...which is correct? ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($)You may exercise the option using a unilateral modification. (T01.E01) Which of the following statements is true regarding the polices for the use of simple acquisition procedures (SAP)? ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($)Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the circumstances of the acquisitions. ($) Agencies cannot separate requirements into smaller purchase that do not exceeded the SAT merely to permit the use of SAP.
($)The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain fair portion of Government contracts. (T02.E01c) Which of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - --CORRECT ANSWER---------($)The basis on which award will be made must be stated. (T01.E05) Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination? ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($)The part was developed using Government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies. (T02.E01b) You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700. This acquisition is not required to be synopsized....which describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? ---CORRECT ANSWER--------- ($)Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area. (T01.E02b) You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military instillation. The Base Commander...is not meeting the Commanders expectation. Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which of the following would be include in the new contract? ---CORRECT ANSWER---- -----($)PWS (T02.E01a) You are the buyer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $75,000. A notice of the proposed contract action is required... ---CORRECT ANSWER- --------($)Written solicitation (T03.E01a) You are the contracting officer for a noncommercial supply contract valued at $155,600... unilateral mod ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($)Making a negotiated equitable adjustment. ()Issuing a termination notice
(T02.E05c) Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract? --
- CORRECT ANSWER---------($)Suppliers written acceptance of an order. ($)Supplier furnishes the ordered supplies (T03.E02) You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price commercial services contract that was partially terminated for continence... ---CORRECT ANSWER--------- ($)The contract is considered close once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment. (T01.E06) You have a requirement for water restoration services at your base in Louisiana. These services are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace based on market price. The estimated dollar value of this acquisition is $1,250,000... ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($)The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized. (T02.E05b) You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and past performance.... ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($) You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision. (T01.E04) You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000....th list of offerors include 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses... --- CORRECT ANSWER---------($)The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business. (T02.E04) You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an estimated value of $178,000. Only one quotation was received...the information obtained through market research is insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and reasonable... ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($)Recent purchase prices paid for the item under similar term and conditions should be considered if they are still a valid comparison. (T01.E02) which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for satisfying a requirement for supply? ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($) Inventories of requiring agency
(T02.E01d) You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated value of $20,600.Access to a written solicitation will not be provided in the GPE, and none of the exceptions in FAR5.202 apply... ---CORRECT ANSWER--------- ($)public space (T02.E01b) You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $180,700. You are not required to be synopsize this contract action.. ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($)The acquisition must utilize full and open competition. (T02.03a) Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received to a solicitation using SAP? ---CORRECT ANSWER--------- (X)Safeguarding quotations to protect against unauthorized disclosure of proprietary and sensitive information. (X)Reviewing electronic and digital submissions to ensure they are readable. ($)Reviewing quotations for responsiveness. (T02.E03a) Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken when quotations are received in response to a solicitation using SAP? ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($) Reviewing quotations for responsiveness (T01.E03) Which is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a supply requirement? ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($)Commercial sources (T01.E02a) You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby generators. Market research results identify multiple sources in the commercial marketplace that meet the essential physical characteristics for this requirement. The generators were previously produced using military specifications that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified... ---CORRECT ANSWER---------($) The requirement should be defined in terms that ensure it can be met by commercial products.
