FAR Part 11 Deck 1

Question 1

What does the term ‘Reconditioned’ mean?

Answer 1

Restored to the original normal operating condition by readjustments and material replacement.

Question 2

What does the term ‘Remanufactured’ mean?

Answer 2

Factory rebuilt to original specifications.

Question 3

What is the primary policy for agencies in fulfilling requirements?

Answer 3

Specify needs using market research to promote full and open competition.

Question 4

What must agencies ensure regarding restrictive provisions in solicitations?

Answer 4

Include them only to the extent necessary to satisfy agency needs or as authorized by law.

Question 5

In what terms should agencies state requirements for supplies or services?

Answer 5

• Functions to be performed
• Performance required
• Essential physical characteristics

Question 6

What is the preferred system of measurement for United States trade and commerce as per the Metric Conversion Act?

Answer 6

The metric system.

Question 7

What must agencies do when acquiring information technology using Internet Protocol?

Answer 7

Include reference to the appropriate technical capabilities defined in the USGv6 Profile.

Question 8

True or False: Agencies are allowed to prohibit telecommuting in solicitations without a written determination.

Answer 8

False.

Question 9

What is the order of precedence for selecting requirements documents?

Answer 9

• Documents mandated for use by law
• Performance-oriented documents
• Detailed design-oriented documents
• Standards and specifications issued by the Government

Question 10

What does 41 U.S.C. 3307(e) allow agencies to require from offerors?

Answer 10

Demonstration of commercial market acceptance or satisfactory supply under current or recent contracts.

Question 11

When is the use of brand name or equal purchase descriptions advantageous?

Answer 11

When salient characteristics are firm requirements.

Question 12

What must be included in brand name or equal purchase descriptions?

Answer 12

A general description of salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics.

Question 13

What must purchase descriptions for service contracts ensure?

Answer 13

Inherently governmental functions are not assigned to a contractor.

Question 14

What is the purpose of the Green Procurement Compilation (GPC)?

Answer 14

To provide a comprehensive list of sustainable products and services and related sustainable acquisition guidance.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: Agencies shall procure _______ products and services in accordance with subpart 23.1.

Answer 15

sustainable

Question 16

What must contracting officers document when using commercial market acceptance as a criterion?

Answer 16

• Describe circumstances justifying its use
• Support specific criteria being used

Question 17

What should agencies consider when defining requirements for acquisitions?

Answer 17

To enable and encourage offerors to supply commercial products or nondevelopmental items.

Question 18

What is required for items peculiar to one manufacturer?

Answer 18

Must justify that no similar products meet agency needs and document the justification.

Question 19

What is the role of market research in the procurement process?

Answer 19

To ensure that requirements reflect the minimum needs of the agency and support criteria for acceptability.

Question 20

What does the solicitation provision at 52.211-6 pertain to?

Answer 20

Brand Name or Equal purchase descriptions.

Question 21

What must agencies do when developing, reviewing, or revising specifications and standards?

Answer 21

Incorporate the use of sustainable products and services.

Question 22

What does subpart 11.3 address?

Answer 22

Acceptable Material.

Question 23

What is the focus of subpart 11.4?

Answer 23

Delivery or Performance Schedules.

Question 24

What is covered in subpart 11.5?

Answer 24

Liquidated Damages.

Question 25

What does subpart 11.6 discuss?

Answer 25

Priorities and Allocations.

Question 26

What type of contracts does subpart 11.7 focus on?

Answer 26

Variation in Quantity.

Question 27

What evaluation is mentioned in subpart 11.8?

Answer 27

Preaward in-use evaluation.

Question 28

What is the categorical reporting method?

Answer 28

A method used by agencies that manage their specifications centrally

Question 29

What is the transaction-based reporting method?

Answer 29

A method used by agencies that manage their specifications on a contract-by-contract basis

Question 30

What does Subpart 11.2 cover?

Answer 30

Using and Maintaining Requirements Documents

Question 31

What must solicitations citing requirements documents identify?

Answer 31

Each document's approval date and the dates of any applicable amendments and revisions

Question 32

When will contracting offices normally furnish cited documents with the solicitation?

Answer 32

When required for competent evaluation, impractical for contractors to obtain, or upon request

Question 33

What should contracting offices do if documents are not listed in the GSA Index?

Answer 33

Clearly identify these documents in the solicitation and provide instructions for obtaining them

Question 34

What factors should be considered when establishing delivery or performance schedules?

Answer 34

* Urgency of need * Industry practices * Market conditions * Transportation time * Production time * Capabilities of small business concerns * Administrative time for obtaining and evaluating offers * Time for contractors to comply with conditions * Time for the Government to perform obligations

Question 35

What is the purpose of liquidated damages clauses?

Answer 35

To address potential delays in contract performance

Question 36

What must contracting officers consider before using a liquidated damages clause?

Answer 36

Potential impact on pricing, competition, and contract administration

Question 37

True or False: Agencies are required to use virgin material for all supplies.

Answer 37

False

Question 38

Under what circumstances can virgin material be required?

Answer 38

When compelled by law or regulation, or vital for safety/performance requirements

Question 39

What must agencies do when acquiring non-commercial products?

Answer 39

Require offerors to identify used, reconditioned, or remanufactured supplies

Question 40

What clause should be inserted for non-commercial supplies?

Answer 40

Clause at 52.211-5, Material Requirements

Question 41

What is the purpose of the clause at 52.211-1?

Answer 41

To inform about the availability of specifications listed in the GSA Index

Question 42

What must be included in solicitations regarding time of delivery?

Answer 42

A clear statement of the delivery or performance schedule

Question 43

What is the ASSIST website used for?

Answer 43

To view and download specifications and standards

Question 44

Fill in the blank: Agencies may purchase some nongovernment standards from the _______.

Answer 44

National Technical Information Service

Question 45

What is the role of the Defense Standardization Program Office?

Answer 45

To assist agencies in obtaining nongovernment standards adopted for defense activities

Question 46

What should be done if documents refer to other documents?

Answer 46

Cite applicability, restrict to relevant portions, and avoid conflicts

Question 47

What is required when citing an existing standardization document but modifying it?

Answer 47

Follow guidance in the Federal Standardization Manual

Question 48

What is the purpose of customer satisfaction communication?

Answer 48

To determine how well requirements documents reflect customer needs

Question 49

What must contracting officers do if timely delivery is important to the Government?

Answer 49

Use liquidated damages clauses

Question 50

What must be considered regarding the capabilities of small business concerns?

Answer 50

Their ability to meet delivery or performance schedules

Question 51

What should be done if a delivery schedule is based on the date of the contract?

Answer 51

Ensure the contract is furnished to the contractor no later than the contract date

Question 52

What information may contracting officers require from offerors?

Answer 52

Additional information on recycled or biobased content

Question 53

What does the clause at 52.211-4 address?

Answer 53

Availability for Examination of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index

Question 54

What must the contracting officer consider before using a liquidated damages clause?

Answer 54

The potential impact on pricing, competition, and contract administration. ## Footnote This is outlined in section 11.501(a)

Question 55

When should liquidated damages clauses be used?

Answer 55

When timely performance is crucial, and the damage from delay is difficult to estimate. ## Footnote Refer to section 11.501(a)(1) and (2)

Question 56

True or False: Liquidated damages are punitive.

Answer 56

False. Liquidated damages are compensatory, not punitive. ## Footnote Explained in section 11.501(b)

Question 57

What must the liquidated damages rate reflect?

Answer 57

A reasonable forecast of just compensation for harm caused by late delivery or performance. ## Footnote As stated in section 11.501(b)

Question 58

What steps must the contracting officer take regarding liquidated damages?

Answer 58

Take all reasonable steps to mitigate liquidated damages. ## Footnote Detailed in section 11.501(c)

Question 59

Who may reduce or waive liquidated damages assessed under a contract?

Answer 59

The head of the agency, with approval from the Commissioner, Financial Management Service, or designee. ## Footnote Refer to section 11.501(d)

Question 60

What should construction contracts with liquidated damages provisions describe?

Answer 60

The rate(s) of liquidated damages assessed per day of delay, including estimated daily costs. ## Footnote See section 11.502(b)

Question 61

What is the clause number for Liquidated Damages-Supplies, Services, or Research and Development?

Answer 61

52.211-11. ## Footnote As per section 11.503(a)

Question 62

What is the purpose of the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)?

Answer 62

To support approved national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy programs. ## Footnote Implemented as per section 11.600

Question 63

What defines an 'Approved program' under DPAS?

Answer 63

A program deemed necessary for priorities and allocations support by the Secretary of Defense, Energy, or Homeland Security. ## Footnote Defined in section 11.601

Question 64

What does a 'Rated order' refer to?

Answer 64

A prime contract, subcontract, or purchase order supporting an approved program issued under DPAS. ## Footnote Explained in section 11.601

Question 65

What priority levels are established by the DPAS for rated orders?

Answer 65

DO and DX. ## Footnote As detailed in section 11.603(a)

Question 66

What is the permissible variation percentage for fixed-price supply contracts?

Answer 66

No larger than plus or minus 10 percent unless otherwise specified. ## Footnote Discussed in section 11.701(b)

Question 67

What clause may be included for delivery of excess quantities in fixed-price contracts?

Answer 67

52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities. ## Footnote Refer to section 11.701(c)

Question 68

What must be done if the variation in estimated quantities exceeds plus or minus 15 percent in construction contracts?

Answer 68

An equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made. ## Footnote As noted in section 11.702

Question 69

What clause must be inserted for fixed-price contracts authorizing variations in quantity?

Answer 69

52.211-16, Variation in Quantity. ## Footnote According to section 11.703(a)

Question 70

What is the purpose of conducting preaward in-use evaluations?

Answer 70

To evaluate supplies under comparable in-use conditions without a further test plan. ## Footnote As outlined in section 11.801