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CON 2370 Simplified Acquisition
Procedures Take 14 latest 2024
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Not - The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
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It must be compatible with the equipment
currently being used at the clinic
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Market research identified only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for
compatible equipment
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You have a requirement for a new contract for grounds maintenance at your military
installation
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Consistent with the order of precedence for requirements documents, which one of
thefollowing documents would be included in the new contract? ✔️PWS
Which one of the following mandatory Government sources is the first priority for
satisfying a requirement for services? ✔️Not - Federal Prison Industries
Not - The Procurement List maintained by The Committee for Purchase From People
Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled

Inventories of the requiring agencies
You have a requirement for help desk support with an estimated value of $450,000
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The list of potential offerors includes 6
small businesses and 4 large businesses
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Not - The services are offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the
commercial marketplace based on a catalog
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The part sold to the general public needs' extensive modifications not customarily
available in the commercial marketplace
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These services are of a type sold competitively in substantial quantities in the
commercial marketplace based on market prices
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Which one of the following statements is true? ✔️The use of simplified acquisition procedures authorized
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A notice of the proposed contract action is required
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You are not required to synopsize this contract action
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Not - There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable
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The basis on which award will be made must be stated
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None of the exceptions in FAR 5
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Which
one of the following correctly describes the requirement for publicizing this proposed
contract action? ✔️Notice of the proposed action must be transmitted to the GPE
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The estimated value of the individual purchases range from
$75,000 to $500,000
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Documenting the quotations with the date and time they were received
Not - Safeguarding proprietary and sensitive information in the quotations form
improper release
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Not - A formal evaluation must be established prior to evaluating quotations or offers
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Not - Conducting comparative evaluations of quotations or offers is not permitted
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The contracting officer is required to consider all quotations or offers
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy
using SAP? ✔️19
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Not - Price reasonableness should be based on competitive quotes or offers
whenever possible
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You just made a purchase for supplies in the amount of $22,300
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Which one of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to the
unsuccessful suppliers? ✔️notice to the unsuccessful suppliers cannot be provided because an oral
solicitation was used
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Which one of the following would result in the establishment of a contract? ✔️Not - Supplier validates the terms of the quotation
Not - Government issuance of an order in response to a quotation
Supplier's written acceptance of an order
Supplier furnishes the ordered supplies
Substantial performance by the supplier
Three quotes were received in response to your solicitation for training services
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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
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Which one of the following actions would be executed using a unilateral
modification? ✔️Not -Making a negotiated equitable adjustment
Not - Recognizing an agreement to modify the schedule
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Your customer has notified you that one of the
contractually required reports accepted by the Government was submitted five days
late
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Which one of the following statements regarding the nonconforming performance is
FALSE? -

✔️Not - The Government may seek an equitable price reduction for accepting
the late report if reperformance of the nonconforming service is not possible
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Not - The Government may require reperformance of the nonconforming service at
no increase to the contract price
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You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for
commercial supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled
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Which one of the following
statements is true? ✔️Not - The purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts
the Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred
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403 and
Far 52
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You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of automatic standby
generators
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The
generators were previously procured using a military specification that includes
restrictive conditions that are not justified
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Only one quote was received in response to your competitive solicitation for
Government-unique tool kits that utilized the lowest price technically acceptable
source selection process
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Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct? ✔️Not - The requirement must be reconsolidated in order to obtain competition
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Notice of the proposed contract action is required, and no exceptions
apply

Which one of the following solicitation methods would be most appropriate? ✔️Not - Combined synopsis/solicitation
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Not - Oral solicitation
Electric Commerce
You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an
estimated value of $415,000
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Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination
is most appropriate? ✔️Not - There is no negotiations to conduct of obtain market research to
support the determination of price reasonableness
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Comparison of the quotations will likely meet the requirement to obtain market
research in support of the fair and reasonable determination
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Your customer has notified you that one of the
contractually required reports accepted by the Government was submitted five days
late
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Which one of the following statements regarding the nonconforming performance is
FALSE? ✔️
You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract that contains
options
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Which one of the following statements is correct? ✔️Not - The preliminary notice commits the Government to exercising the
option
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Not - No further action is required to exercise the option
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You may exercise the option

You may exercise the option using unilateral modification
You have a requirement for a purchase with an estimated value of $8,700
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The supplies are not immediately available
Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most
appropriate to use? ✔️Not - Purchase Order
Not - SF 44
Not - Third Party Draft
Government Commercial Purchase Card
You have a requirement for a new contract for janitorial services at your military
installation
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Market research shows there are numerous potential offerors that are
competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery
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Which one of the following statements is correct? ✔️The entire acquisition must be set aside exclusively for small business
You have a one-time requirement for a purchase of noncommercial supplies with an
estimated value of $235,000
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Which one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most
appropriate to use?Incorrect ✔️Not - Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card
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Not - The part sold to the general public needs extensive modifications not
customarily available in the commercial marketplace
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Which one of the following actions would be executed using a bilateral
modification? ✔️Not - Making a negotiated equitable adjustment
Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct? ✔️
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price commercial services contract
that was partially terminated for convenience
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All services that were not terminated were successfully
performed
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213-4
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You investigate and determine that the items are not fully
compliant with the specification in the contract
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This acquisition is not required to be synopsized and access to the solicitation will
not be provided in the GPE
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Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade
area
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The parts are sold to the general public and are used for

nongovernmental purposes
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Which one of the following statements is true? ✔️The use of simplified acquisition procedures is authorized
You just made a purchase for services in the amount of $20,700
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Which one of the following statements is correct regarding providing notice to the
unsuccessful vendors? ✔️Notice to the unsuccessful vendors will only be given if requested
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for commercial
supplies with a value of $565,000
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You
investigate and determine that the items are not fully compliant with the specification
in the contract
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The parts were developed using Government funds and are
not offered to the general public
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Which one of the following statements is true? ✔️Not - Simplified acquisition procedures must be used
The use of simplified acquisition procedures is prohibited
You are the contracting officer for a construction requirement with an estimated
value of $20,600
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202 apply
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Not - Notice of the solicitation, or a copy of the solicitation, must be posted in a public
area
Not - There is no requirement to publicize this action
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You are the contracting officer for a commercial product requirement with an
estimated value of $178,000
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Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination
is most appropriate? ✔️Recent purchase prices paid for the item under similar terms and conditions
should be considered if they are still valid comparison
Not - The requirement must be resolicited in order to obtain competition
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Not - Comparison of competitive quotes or offers is the least preferred method for
determining price reasonableness
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Which one of the following statements about contract closeout is correct?
✔️Not - The contract must be closed within six months after you've received
evidence of receipt of services and final payment
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The
quotes submitted by vendors A, B, and D were determined to be technically
acceptable
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Which one of the following statements about the award decision is correct? ✔️Vendor B is the apparent awardee and price reasonableness would be based
on competition

You are the contracting officer for a commercial services contract valued at
$3,750,000
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Not - Changes to the contract terms are not permitted for commercial contracts
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You are the contracting officer for a requirement for commercial services with an
estimated value of $780,000
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Which one of the following statements about the price reasonableness determination
is most appropriate? ✔️Market research must be conducted or obtained to support the fair and
reasonable determination
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Market research shows there are numerous potential offerors that are competitive in
terms of market prices, quality, and delivery
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Which one of the following statements is true? ✔️Not - The entire acquisition must be competed between the small and large
businesses
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Not - The entire acquisition may be set aside exclusively for small business
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You just made an award for services in the amount of $235,200 based on price and
past performance
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Which one of the following describes the action you must take? ✔️You must provide a brief explanation of the basis for the award decision
You are the contracting officer for a requirement for a commercial product with an
estimated value of $6,200
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202 apply
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You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price supply contract valued at
$195,400
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The order was
accepted in writing by the contractor
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You are the contracting officer for a services contract that contains options
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Which one of the following statements is correct? ✔️Not - You have the right to exercise the option using a unilateral modification
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Not - You may exercise the option using a unilateral modification
Which one of the following is NOT a mandatory Government source for satisfying a
supply requirement? ✔️Not - Excess from other agencies
Not - Wholesale supply sources
Commercial sources
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for
noncommercial supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled
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Which one of the following statements is true? -

✔️Not - The purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts
the Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred
Not - The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12
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212-4
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The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR part 49 or FAR
52
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Market research results identified multiple sources for this equipment in
the commercial marketplace
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Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your
agency's needs? ✔️Not -Vendor B
Not - The brand name purchase description may be used because there are no
limitations for using provisions
Not - A brand name purchase description is only permitted if the item is not
commercial
A brand name purchase description is only permitted if the item is not commercial
You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed-price supply contract valued at
$195,400
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The use
of electronic commerce is not practical, and notice of the proposed contract action is
not required

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