Understanding Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) in Military Installations, Exams of Construction Procedures

Download Understanding Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) in Military Installations and more Exams Construction Procedures in PDF only on Docsity! CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Exam Questions with Answers. 1. 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? - ANS Written Solicitation 2. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)? - ANS NOT Award documentation must be extensive and detailed 3. 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. 4. Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of the following documents would be included in the new contract? - ANS PWS 5. You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of $1,500,000. Market research shows there are numerous potential offers that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery. The list of potential offers includes 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses. 6. Which one of the following statements is correct? - ANS the entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business 7. 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. 8. Which one of the following statements is true? - ANS The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized 9. 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? - ANS Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area. 10. Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - ANS Buyers are encouraged to use the best value 11. 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? - ANS Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) 12. Which one of the following statements about the evaluation of quotations or offers using SAP is true? - ANS Quotations or offers must be evaluated using the basis stated in the solicitation 13. 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 - ANS Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market research in support of the fair and reasonable determination. 14. 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? - ANS The contract is considered closed once you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment 15. 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? - ANS the Contractor 16. 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. 17. Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? - ANS MAYBE the requirement should be defined in terms that ensure it can be met by commercial products. 18. NOT A brand name purchase description is only permitted if the item is not commercial 19. Not maybe used by there are no limitations. 20. Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commercial item determination? - ANS The part was developed using government funding and is only sold to Dodd agencies. 21. 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 45. 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? - ANS .NOT Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area. 46. You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price commercial services contract that was partially terminated for convenience. You are in the process of negotiating the termination settlement. Which one of the following statements about contract closeout is correct? - ANS NOT The contract must be closed within six months after you receive evidence of receipt of property and final payment. 47. MAYBE the contract file cannot be closed at this time 48. 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? - ANS Notice to the unsuccessful vendors will only be given if requested 49. You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research identified only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for compatible equipment. Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs? - ANS The basis for not providing for maximum competition must be documented in the contract file. 50. You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance 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? - ANS PWS 51. 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? - ANS Market research must be conducted or obtained to support the fair and reasonable determination. 52. You have a requirement for a 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? - ANS oral solicitation 53. 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? - ANS government purchase card 54. Six quotes were received in response to your solicitation for new office equipment that utilized the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The quotes submitted by vendors A, B, and D were determined to be technically acceptable. Vendor A quoted a price of $146,500; Vendor B quoted a price of $128,250; and Vendor D quoted a price of $132,800.Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct? - ANS Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on competition 55. 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 - ANS the Contractor 56. 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? - ANS maybe purchase order 57. 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? - ANS You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision 58. Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination? - ANS The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not customarily available in the commercial marketplace. 59. 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? - ANS the requirement should be defined in terms that ensure it can be met by commercial products. 60. 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? - ANS Maybe The acquisition must utilize full and open competition 61. 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? - ANS The government must pay for the performance of the nonconforming service because the report was accepted. 62. 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? - ANS MAYBE The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized. 63. Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a supply requirement? - ANS MAYBE commercial sources 64. 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? - ANS Electronic Commerce 65. 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? - ANS Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE. 66. 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? - ANS MAYBE the purchase order is considered cancelled once the contracting officer verifies the contractor has received the government’s written cancelation 67. CORRECT the purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the governments written cancelation and does not claim cost were incurred 68. MAYBE the purchase order must be terminated in accordance with far 69. 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