FAR Part 5 Deck 1

Question 1

What is the scope of Part 5?

Answer 1

Prescribes policies and procedures for publicizing contract opportunities and award information.

Question 2

Define ‘contract action’ as used in this part.

Answer 2

An action resulting in a contract, including actions for additional supplies or services outside the existing contract scope.

Question 3

What is the policy regarding publicizing contract actions?

Answer 3

Contracting officers must publicize to increase competition, broaden industry participation, and assist small business concerns.

Question 4

What must contracting officers do for any requirement in the FAR to publish a notice?

Answer 4

Transmit the notices to the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE).

Question 5

What are the methods of disseminating information as required by the Small Business Act?

Answer 5

1. Synopsizing in the GPE for actions over $25,000. 2. Displaying unclassified notices for actions between $15,000 and $25,000.

Question 6

What is the minimum posting duration for notices of solicitations?

Answer 6

At least 10 days or until after quotations have been opened, whichever is later.

Question 7

True or False: Contracting officers must comply with display requirements when using oral solicitations.

Answer 7

False.

Question 8

What must be included in the notice for proposed contract actions over $15,000?

Answer 8

A statement that all responsible sources may submit a response which must be considered by the agency.

Question 9

What is the role of the GPE?

Answer 9

Acts as the Governmentwide Point of Entry for publicizing contract actions.

Question 10

What are the exceptions to submitting a notice as outlined in 5.202?

Answer 10

1. National security concerns. 2. Unusual and compelling urgency. 3. Specific sourcing requirements. 4. Utility services with only one source.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The contracting officer must prepare _______ for proposed contracts and display them publicly.

Answer 11

periodic handouts.

Question 12

What types of advertisements can contracting officers place?

Answer 12

1. Paid advertisements in newspapers. 2. Brief announcements in mass communication media.

Question 13

What is required when a solicitation contains brand name specifications?

Answer 13

Include justification or documentation required by specific clauses.

Question 14

What must contracting officers ensure when transmitting notices using electronic commerce?

Answer 14

The notice is forwarded to the GPE.

Question 15

What information must be provided to small business concerns upon request?

Answer 15

1. A copy of the solicitation. 2. Contact information for questions. 3. Citations to applicable laws.

Question 16

What does 5.102 state about classified contracts?

Answer 16

It applies to classified contracts to the extent consistent with agency security requirements.

Question 17

What are the general purposes of notices for proposed contract actions?

Answer 17

Improve small business access and enhance competition.

Question 18

True or False: The contracting officer must always submit a synopsis for all contract actions.

Answer 18

False.

Question 19

What is the purpose of the exceptions listed in 5.202?

Answer 19

To outline circumstances when a notice is not required.

Question 20

What should be included in the notice for modifications to existing contracts?

Answer 20

Must meet the threshold in 5.101(a)(1).

Question 21

What is the significance of the Small Business Innovation Development Act?

Answer 21

It allows for exceptions to the synopsis requirement for certain proposals.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: Contracting officers must use _______ methods to disseminate information when necessary.

Answer 22

electronic.

Question 23

What is the threshold for contract actions that require synopsizing in the GPE?

Answer 23

Exceeding $25,000.

Question 24

What should contracting officers do if a solicitation requires additional controls?

Answer 24

Make it available through enhanced controls of the GPE.

Question 25

What is the consequence of failing to comply with the display requirements when applicable?

Answer 25

Potential legal and procedural repercussions.

Question 26

What is the minimum publication time for a notice of proposed contract action under 5.203?

Answer 26

At least 15 days before issuance of a solicitation

Question 27

What are the conditions under which advance notice for contract actions may not be appropriate?

Answer 27

Under conditions described in 6.302-3, 6.302-5, 6.302-7, or by a Defense agency for actions outside the U.S.

Question 28

What is the simplified acquisition threshold?

Answer 28

An amount not expected to exceed a specified limit set by the government

Question 29

What must contracting officers consider when establishing solicitation response time?

Answer 29

Complexity, commerciality, availability, and urgency

Question 30

True or False: Agencies must allow at least a 30-day response time for bids or proposals exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Fill in the blank: Contracting officers may transmit advance notices of interest in potential ______ programs.

Answer 31

[R&D]

Question 32

What is required before establishing a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC)?

Answer 32

Transmit at least three notices over a 90-day period to the GPE and the Federal Register

Question 33

What must a synopsis of a proposed contract action include?

Answer 33

Action Code, Date, Year, Contracting Office ZIP Code, Product or Service Code, Contracting Office Address, Subject, Proposed Solicitation Number, Closing Response Date, Contact Point, Contract Award and Solicitation Number, Contract Award Dollar Amount, Line Item Number, Contract Award Date, Contractor, Description, Place of Contract Performance, Set-aside Status

Question 34

What is the purpose of publicizing contract actions?

Answer 34

To provide opportunities for competition and inform potential offerors

Question 35

What is the response time for receipt of bids for research and development actions expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold?

Answer 35

At least 45 days

Question 36

True or False: Contracting officers must provide access to presolicitation notices through the GPE.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

What should contracting officers include in special notices of procurement matters?

Answer 37

Business fairs, long-range procurement estimates, prebid or preproposal conferences, meetings, availability of draft solicitations

Question 38

What must be included in the notice for architect-engineering services expected to exceed $25,000?

Answer 38

A synopsis must be transmitted to the GPE

Question 39

What is the minimum information required for subcontracting opportunity notices?

Answer 39

Business opportunity description, prequalification requirements, where to obtain technical data

Question 40

What is the purpose of advance notices for R&D programs?

Answer 40

To enable potential sources to learn of R&D programs and evaluate their capabilities

Question 41

What must contracting officers do for public-private competitions under OMB Circular A-76?

Answer 41

Make a formal public announcement including agency details and competition type

Question 42

Fill in the blank: Agencies are encouraged to provide notification of the rationale for any ______ requirement.

Answer 42

[bundled]

Question 43

What must contracting officers do when anticipating award of a contract to a small business for construction?

Answer 43

Transmit information regarding definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders

Question 44

What does the content of a synopsis need to address?

Answer 44

Action Code, Date, Year, Contracting Office ZIP Code, Product or Service Code, Contracting Office Address, Subject, Proposed Solicitation Number, Closing Response Date, Contact Point, Contract Award and Solicitation Number, Contract Award Dollar Amount, Line Item Number, Contract Award Date, Contractor, Description, Place of Contract Performance, Set-aside Status

Question 45

What is the role of the contracting officer in relation to notices of subcontracting opportunities?

Answer 45

To transmit notices to seek competition for subcontracts and increase participation by small business concerns

Question 46

What must be included when using the sole source authority at 6.302-1?

Answer 46

A statement that all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

Question 47

What should be provided if solicitations synopsized through the GPE will not be available through the GPE?

Answer 47

Information on how to obtain the solicitation.

Question 48

If technical data required to respond to the solicitation is not furnished, what must be identified?

Answer 48

The source in the Government from which the technical data may be obtained.

Question 49

What must contracting officers identify in the synopsis and in the solicitation for set-asides?

Answer 49

The type of set-aside.

Question 50

What is required for contract awards exceeding $25,000?

Answer 50

They must be synopsized through the GPE.

Question 51

What types of contract actions are exempt from the synopsis requirement?

Answer 51

Those resulting from unsolicited research proposals, Small Business Innovation Development Act proposals, and orders placed under specific subparts.

Question 52

What is the threshold for public announcement of contract awards?

Answer 52

Awards over $4.5 million.

Question 53

What information should local announcements include for contract awards after sealed bidding?

Answer 53

A statement that the contract was awarded after competition, number of offers solicited and received, and basis for selection.

Question 54

What must contracting officers maintain to preserve the integrity of the acquisition process?

Answer 54

A high level of business security.

Question 55

What types of information may not be publicized or discussed with potential contractors?

Answer 55

Plans providing undue advantage, confidential information from an offeror, and information requiring protection under the Freedom of Information Act.

Question 56

What is the purpose of publicizing estimates of long-range acquisition requirements?

Answer 56

To assist industry planning and locate additional sources of supply.

Question 57

What must be ensured when releasing long-range acquisition estimates?

Answer 57

Information must assist industry planning, not encourage undesirable practices, and not indicate potential mobilization.

Question 58

What must be posted for justifications and approvals for other than full and open competition?

Answer 58

They must be posted in accordance with 6.305.

Question 59

What does 'Advertisement' mean in the context of paid advertisements?

Answer 59

Any single message prepared for placement in communication media.

Question 60

Who has the authority to approve the publication of paid advertisements in newspapers?

Answer 60

The head of each agency.

Question 61

What must every invoice for advertising include?

Answer 61

A copy of the advertisement or an affidavit of publication.

Question 62

What is the role of advertising agencies in placing advertisements?

Answer 62

To assist in producing and placing advertisements, including media selection and contacting media.

Question 63

What does the term 'publication' encompass?

Answer 63

Placement of advertisements in printed medium or broadcasting over radio or television.

Question 64

True or False: Agencies must release information on contract awards before the public release time.

Answer 64

False.

Question 65

What does it mean when some media do not grant advertising agencies a commission or discount?

Answer 65

The Government can obtain the same rate as the advertising agency

Question 66

What must the basic ordering agreement provide if the advertising agency will not place advertisements as a no-cost service?

Answer 66

Either allow the Government to place orders directly with the media or specify an amount that the Government will pay

Question 67

What types of items may the advertising agency furnish under the basic ordering agreement?

Answer 67

Art work, supplies, and incidentals, including brochures and pamphlets

Question 68

What is included in the definition of 'incidentals' in the context of the advertising agency's services?

Answer 68

Telephone calls and postage incurred by the advertising agency on behalf of the Government

Question 69

What is the purpose of the Governmentwide database of contracts?

Answer 69

To identify existing contracts and other procurement instruments for use by multiple agencies

Question 70

Within how many days must the contracting activity enter information into the Governmentwide database after the award of a contract?

Answer 70

Ten days

Question 71

What is the threshold amount for actions funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that this subpart applies to?

Answer 71

Exceeding $25,000

Question 72

What is required for orders exceeding $25,000 funded by the Recovery Act?

Answer 72

Notices of proposed contract actions

Question 73

What does the term 'Task or delivery order contract' include?

Answer 73

Delivery order contracts, task order contracts, GWACs, MACs, and other indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts

Question 74

What should contracting officers use to identify proposed contract actions funded by the Recovery Act?

Answer 74

Specific instructions available in the Recovery FAQs under 'Buyers/Engineers'

Question 75

What is required in the title field when submitting notices electronically for Recovery Act actions?

Answer 75

The word 'Recovery' as the first word

Question 76

What language should be used to describe planned procurements in the required description?

Answer 76

Clear and concise language that can be understood by the general public

Question 77

What is the dollar value threshold for publicizing award notices for actions funded by the Recovery Act?

Answer 77

Exceeding $500,000

Question 78

What rationale is required if a contract is awarded that is not fixed-price?

Answer 78

A rationale must be provided in the description

Question 79

What must be included in the description if a contract action was not awarded competitively?

Answer 79

A statement specifically noting this fact

Question 80

What is the purpose of including a rationale for non-competitive or non-fixed-price contracts?

Answer 80

To ensure transparency and accountability in the procurement process

Question 81

Fill in the blank: A Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is an example of a _______.

Answer 81

Task or delivery order contract

Question 82

True or False: Contracting officers do not need to provide a rationale for a competitively awarded and fixed-price contract.

Answer 82

True

Question 83

What should contracting officers avoid using in descriptions meant for the general public?

Answer 83

Acronyms or terminology that is not widely understood

Question 84

What is the significance of the date October 31, 2003, in the context of the Governmentwide database?

Answer 84

It is the deadline for entering information for contracts awarded before July 24, 2003