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CON 3990V FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
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Which of the following are limited exchanges between the Government and offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated?
Negotiations
Discussions
Clarifications
Communications - ANSWER-Clarifications
Negotiating positions should be developed through which of the following?
Price or cost analysis
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The independent Government cost estimate (IGCE)
Always using a should cost analysis
Solely on the price analyst's judgment - ANSWER-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
Standard Form 1409, Abstract of Offers
Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data
Standard Form 30, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract
- ANSWER-Price Negotiation Memorandum
Where in the FAR is contracting by negotiation covered?
FAR part 12
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FAR part 13
FAR part 14
FAR part 15 - ANSWER-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
Must pursue obtaining what is best for the Government value irrespective of the evaluation factors set forth in the solicitation
May not negotiate with offerors for increased performance beyond mandatory minimums
May favor one offeror over another during discussions - ANSWER- Should discuss aspects of an offeror's proposal if alterations or explanations would enhance the proposal's potential for award
Prenegotiation objectives: 3 / 4
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Document the elements of the negotiated agreement
Establish the Government's initial negotiation position
Establish the Government's final negotiation position
Are unnecessary if submission of certified cost of pricing data is required - ANSWER-Establish the Government's initial negotiation position
The competitive range for competitive negotiations must be
established:
After receipt of proposal revisions
When clarifications are complete
Before initiating communications
Prior to entering into discussions - ANSWER-Prior to entering into discussions
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