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Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? ✔✔All phases of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? ✔✔Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should ✔✔Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? ✔✔DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? ✔✔Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? ✔✔Only firm- fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)? ✔✔The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract modifications? ✔✔Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications? ✔✔Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: ✔✔Must be in writing
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? ✔✔Executive contracting officer
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must: ✔✔Ensure that each has been met
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? ✔✔A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
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? ✔✔Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? ✔✔With one or two alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
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? ✔✔FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? ✔✔Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? ✔✔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
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational conflicts of interest? ✔✔Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals include: ✔✔Communications, discussions, and clarifications
With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR say about Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors? Government employees: ✔✔May not solicit or accept gifts
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal information? ✔✔It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive it
With few exceptions, which one of the following statements is true regarding awarding contracts to U.S. Government employees? ✔✔A contracting officer shall not knowingly award a contract to a Government employee
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding Acquisition Teams? ✔✔The Acquisition Team includes representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services.
Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team ✔✔The Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective relationship
The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be: ✔✔Designated in writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration office
Which event is meant to aid both the Government and contractor personnel to 1) achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve potential problems after contract award? ✔✔Postaward orientation conference
Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of Government contract files? ✔✔FAR part 4
In a Determination and Findings, the findings are ✔✔Support for the determination
In briefing prenegotiation objectives for approval, contracting officers should ensure their briefing slides are: ✔✔Simple and concise
Which of the following is an accounting or financial term when addressing contractual funding issues? ✔✔Fiscal
It is the Government's policy that before executing a contract, the contracting officer must: ✔✔Obtain written assurance from the responsible fiscal authority that adequate funds are available.
See FAR 32.702(a)
What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in Government contracting? ✔✔Purchase the requirement as a commercial item.
See FAR 10.002(d)
Contracting officers shall provide property to contractors only when it is clearly demonstrated that: ✔✔The overall benefit to the acquisition significantly outweighs the increased cost of administration.
See FAR 16.401(a)
Agencies shall conduct market research: ✔✔Appropriate to the circumstances
To the maximum extent practicable, acquisition officials shall state requirements of supplies or services in terms of functions to be performed, performance required, or: ✔✔Essential physical characteristics
FAR 11.002(a)(2)
When using FAR part 12 procedures, the technical evaluation would normally include examination of such things as product literature, product samples (if requested), technical features, and: ✔✔Warranty provisions
Provisions and clauses should be incorporated by reference in solicitations and contracts: ✔✔To the maximum practical extent, rather than being incorporated in full text
Which offerors receive an amendment on a solicitation that has yet to close? ✔✔All parties receiving the solicitation
The purpose of exchanging information with industry before receipt of proposals is to: ✔✔Improve the understanding of Government requirements and industry capabilities
See FAR 15.201(b)
Which of the following is the correct title of a solicitation for negotiated procedures? ✔✔Request for Proposals
See FAR 2.
At what dollar value must a contracting officer synopsize a proposed contract action in the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)? ✔✔Expected to exceed $25,
After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with potential offerors? ✔✔The contracting officer
See FAR 15.201(f) & FAR 15.303(c)
An overarching principle for responding to questions from all potential offerors is ✔✔Fairness
See FAR 1.102(b)(3)
Given only this information, which award form is most appropriate? ✔✔DD Form 1155, Order for Supplies or Services
You're administering a large dollar non-commercial weapons contract. The contracting officer asks to see the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) in Exhibit B. Which uniform contract format (UCF) section in your contract would you refer to? ✔✔Section J
Which of the following is specifically set up to help firms view current Government business opportunities? ✔✔The Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE)
See FAR 2.101, definition of "Government point of entry"
In evaluating a solicitation, which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) would contain information to the offeror regarding the evaluation factors and subfactors the Government will use to evaluate the offeror's proposal? ✔✔Section M
You are a proposal manager for a large defense contractor, leading your company's effort to win a contract. In order to determine the page limit for your proposal, which section in the request for proposal should you review? ✔✔Section L - Instructions, conditions, and notices to offerors or respondents
See FAR 15.204-
A contractor is developing their pricing strategy in a competitive environment. Knowing the required effort will result in follow-on contracts, the contractor submits an offer below anticipated costs with the plan to recover any losses by increasing the price on follow-on efforts. This pricing strategy is referred to as: ✔✔Buying-in
See FAR 15.204-
What type of contract should be used for an item that uses a very large amount of gold and other precious metals in the manufacturing process? ✔✔Fixed-price with economic price adjustment
See FAR 16.
When a potential contractor is developing a proposal where cost analysis will be performed, the potential contractor will need to ensure it has excluded from the proposal any costs that are: ✔✔Expressly unallowable
See FAR 31.201-
It is the Government's pricing policy to purchase supplies and services at fair and reasonable prices from: ✔✔Responsible sources
See FAR 15.
Which acquisition situation would warrant an exception to the requirement for certified cost or pricing data? ✔✔Commercial item acquisition
A proposal submission time and date of 2 p.m. on February 3, 2020, appeared on the cover page of a Government solicitation. Based on the information provided at FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions, which of the following proposals is late? ✔✔The contractor provided its proposal at 2:15 p.m. on February 3, 2020.
See FAR 52.215-1(c)(3)
When a contractor submits a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing data, it is certifying that: ✔✔The data submitted in support of a negotiations are current, accurate, and complete.
See FAR 15.406-
Which of the following are limited exchanges between the Government and offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated? ✔✔Clarifications
See FAR 15.306(a)
Negotiating positions should be developed through which of the following? ✔✔Price or cost analysis
Which of the following documents would the contracting officer use to document the purpose, description, and outcome of negotiations? ✔✔Price Negotiation Memorandum
See FAR 15.406-3(a)
Where in the FAR is contracting by negotiation covered? ✔✔FAR part 15
During discussions, the contracting officer: ✔✔Should discuss aspects of an offeror's proposal if alterations or explanations would enhance the proposal's potential for award
Prenegotiation objectives: ✔✔Establish the Government's initial negotiation position
See FAR 15.406-1(a)
The competitive range for competitive negotiations must be established: ✔✔Prior to entering into discussions
Acme Company did not make the competitive range in a source selection. When the contracting officer asks for final proposal revisions, the contracting officer: ✔✔Will not contact Acme Company since it is no longer in the competition
Which of the following is correct regarding use of the tradeoff source selection process? ✔✔Evaluation factors that will affect contract award must be stated in the solicitation.
See FAR 15.101-
Which of the following is correct regarding the preaward debriefing of offerors excluded from the competitive range? ✔✔The offeror must request the debriefing by written request to the contracting officer within 3 days after receipt of the notice of exclusion from the competition.
See FAR 15.
The Government has a requirement for computer equipment. The program office indicates that its users will have no need for performance capabilities beyond the minimum technical specifications stated in the purchase request. Which source selection process would be most appropriate in this situation? ✔✔Lowest price technically acceptable
See FAR 15.
What is the preferred method to make a purchase at or below the micro-purchase threshold? ✔✔Governmentwide commercial purchase card
See FAR 13.201(b
Josh, a Government contract specialist, received several offers on a request for proposal (RFP) that was set aside for a small business. In order to avoid unnecessary work, what should be the first thing Josh should ensure when he reviews each proposal? ✔✔The proposal is from a small business.
See FAR 19.501(a)(1)
The Government team is ready to request final proposal revisions. As a result, we know that: ✔✔Discussions have concluded
Unless an exception exists, and in accordance with FAR part 15-Contracting by Negotiations, noncommercial contracts and solicitations will be awarded utilizing what contract format? ✔✔The uniform contract format
See FAR 15.
A protest can be filed for which of the following? ✔✔Solicitation
