CON2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES 2024 EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
AND RATIONALES /A+ GRADE ASSURED
You just made an
... [Show More] 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? - ...ANSWER...You must provide a brief
explanation of the basis for the award decision
Which one of the following market research results would
NOT support a commerciality determination? -
...ANSWER...The part sold to the general public needs'
extensive modifications not customarily available in the
commercial marketplace.
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? -
...ANSWER...The requirement should be defined in terms that
ensure it can be met by commercial products.
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? - ...ANSWER...
The acquisition must utilize full and open competition
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 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? -
...ANSWER...The government must pay for the
reperformance of the nonconforming service because the
report was accepted.
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 prices. The estimated dollar
value of the acquisition is $1,250,000.Which one of the
following statements is true? - ...ANSWER...MAYBE The
use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized.
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government
source for satisfying a supply requirement? - ...ANSWER...
commercial sources
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 applyWhich one
of the following solicitation methods would be most
appropriate? - ...ANSWER...Electronic Commerce
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services
requirement with an estimated value of $2,600,000. None of
the exceptions in FAR 5.202 apply. Which one of the
following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing
this proposed contract action? - ...ANSWER...Notice of the
proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE.
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? - ...ANSWER...
CORRECT the purchase order is considered cancelled if the
contractor accepts the governments writen cancelation and
does not claim cost were incurred
You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of
noncommercial 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? - ...ANSWER...Purchase Order
You just made a purchase in the amount of 22,300. You
solicitated quotations orally from four local sources. Which of
the following statements is correct regarding providing notice
to the unsuccessful suppliers? - ...ANSWER...notice to
unsuccessful suppliers will only be given if requested
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding
documenting the award of a buy using SAP? -
...ANSWER...NOT Records of oral price quotations must be
established to clearly reflect the appropriateness of the award
decision.
maybe award documentation should be kept minimum
You are the contracting officer for a commercial product
requirement with an estimated value of $178,000. Only one
quotation was received in response to the competitive
solicitation, and the information obtained through market
research is insufficient to determine the quoted price fair and
reasonable.Which one of the following statements about the
price reasonableness determination is most appropriate? -
...ANSWER...maybe Recent purchase prices paid for the item
under similar terms and conditions should be considered if
they are still valid comparison
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? - ...ANSWER...Written Solicitation
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the
policies for the use of simplified acquisition procedures
(SAP)? - ...ANSWER...NOT Award documenation must be
extensive and detailed
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? - ...ANSWER...PWS
You have a requirement for administrative support with an
estimated value of $1,500,000. Market research shows there
are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in terms
of market prices, quality, and delivery. The list of potential
offerors includes 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses.
Which one of the following statements is correct? -
...ANSWER...The entire acquisition must be set aside
exclusively for small business
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? -
...ANSWER...The use of simplified acquisition procedures is
authorized
You have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an
estimated value of $18,700 that is not in support of a
contingency operation. 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? -
...ANSWER...Competition is normally obtained by soliciting
from sources within the local trade area.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations
using SAP is correct? - ...ANSWER...Buyers are encouraged
to use the best value
You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchases of
the same commercial service. The estimated value of the
individual purchases ranges from $75,000 to $500,000. Which
one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be
the most appropriate to use? - ...ANSWER...Blanket Purchase
Agreement (BPA)
Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of
quotations or offers using SAP is true? -
...ANSWER...Quotations or offers must be evaluated using
the basis stated in the solicitation
You are the contracting officer for a commercial product
requirement with an estimated value of $415,000. Six
quotations that meet the Government's requirement were
received in response to the solicitation and there is no reason
to believe the proposed prices are unreasonable. Which one of
the following statements about the price reasonableness
determination is most appropriate?Correct -
...ANSWER...Comparison of the quotations will likely meet
the requirement to obtain market research in support of the
fair and reasonable determination.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price supply
contract valued at $195,400. Which one of the following
statements about contract closeout is correct? -
...ANSWER...The contract is considered closed once you
receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase
order for noncommercial supplies that includes the clause at
FAR 52.213-4. One week 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? - ...ANSWER...The Contractor
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase
of videoconferencing equipment. Market research results
identified multiple sources for this equipment in the
commercial marketplace. The purchase description requires a
particular brand name because the users are familiar with this
brand of equipment and would prefer to not have to learn how
to use a different brand.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies
for describing your agency's needs? - ...ANSWER...MAYBE
The requirement should be defined in terms that ensure it can
be met by commercial products.
NOT A brand name purchase description is only permitted if
the item is not commercial
not maybe used bc there are no limitations.
Which one of the following market research results would
NOT support a commercial item determination? -
...ANSWER...The part was developed using government
funding and is only sold to DoD agencies.
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? - ...ANSWER...CORRECT notice
of the solicitation, or a copy of the solicitation, must be posted
in a public place
Which one of the following is NOT one of the first steps taken
when quotations are received in response to a solicitation
using SAP? - ...ANSWER...reviewing the quotation for
responsibility
Which one of the following is correct regarding documenting
the award of a buy using SAP? - ...ANSWER...NOT Maybe
Statement of price reasonableness is not required when only
one quote or offer is recieved
MAYBE comparison of competitive quotes is the least
preferred method for determining price reasonableness.
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? - ...ANSWER...Notice must be
provided to each of the unsuccessful vendors.
You are the contracting officer for a noncommercial bilateral
purchase order for supplies valued at $155,600. Which one of
the following actions would be executed using a unilateral
modification? - ...ANSWER...maybe equitable
maybe recognizing an agreement to modify the schedule
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is
the first priority for satisfying a requirement for services? -
...ANSWER...The Procurement List maintained by The [Show Less]