CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 200 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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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 purchase with an estimated value of $8,700. Which one of the following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition? - ANSWER- There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable.
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- Ranking the quotations by technical acceptability
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 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? - ANSWER- The use of simplified acquisition procedures is prohibited.
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial supplies with a value of $565,500. Two weeks after delivery and acceptance of the items, the end-user complains that the goods are 1 / 4
not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that the items are not fully complaint 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
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - ANSWER- Stating the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not required.
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. - ANSWER- The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to allow companies with similar products to complete.
Three quotes were received in response to your solicitation for training services. Evaluation was based on a tradeoff between price and past performance. The assigned past performance ratings and quoted prices
were as follows: Vendor A - Unacceptable, $216,150; Vendor B -
Acceptable, $248,500; and Vendor C - Outstanding, $237,200. - ANSWER- Vendor C is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based on competition.
You are the contracting officer fir a commercial services contract valued at $3,750,000. Which one of the following statements regarding changes 2 / 4
to the contract is true? - ANSWER- Any change to the contract terms must be made by written agreement of the parties.
You are a contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains options. You send 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? - ANSWER- You may exercise the option using a unilateral modification.
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? - ANSWER- The basis on which award will be made must be stated.
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.
Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract? - ANSWER- Supplier's written acceptance of an order
You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommerical supplies with an estimated value of $235,000. The supplies are not 3 / 4
immediately available. Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use? - ANSWER- Purchase Order
You are the contracting officer for a noncommerical supply contract valued at $155,600. Which one of the following actions would be executed using a bilateral modification? - ANSWER- Making a negotiated equitable adjustment
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 to the unsuccessful vendors will only be given if requested.
Which one of the following market research results would NOT support a commerciality determination? - ANSWER- The part was developed using Government funding and is only sold to DoD agencies.
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. All services that were not terminated were successfully performed. Which one of the following statements about contract closeout is correct? - ANSWER- The contract file cannot be closed at this time.
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