CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

PROCEDURES EXAM

QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT

ANSWERS GRADED A+

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 procured using a military specification that includes restrictive conditions that are not justified. Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? Correct Answer The requirement should be defined in terms that ensure it van be met by commercial products.

You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for noncommercial supplies is no longer needed and must be canceled. 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.

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You are the contracting officer for a fixed-firm-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 have a requirement for repair parts to support routine maintenance services at the shop on your base. The parts are sold to the general public and are used for nongovernmental purposes. The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $625,000. Which one of the following statements is true? Correct Answer The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized.

Which of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination? Correct Answer The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not customarily available in the commercial marketplace.

Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition procedures? Correct Answer Purchases shall be made in the simplified manner that is most suitable to the circumstances of the acquisition.

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Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract? Correct Answer Supplier begins performance of a supply order.

You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of the same commercial service. The estimated value of the individual purchase ranges from $75,000 to $500,000. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? Correct Answer Blanket Purchase Agreement 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.

Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? Correct Answer Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation.

You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price services contract valued at $105,975. Which one of the following statements about contract closeout is correct? Correct Answer The contract is considered closed one you've received evidence of receipt of services and final payment.

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