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FAR Part 6 Deck 1 Flashcards

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What is the scope of Part 6?

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This part prescribes policies and procedures to promote full and open competition in the acquisition process

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What does 6.001 specify?

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This part applies to all acquisitions except certain specified contracts and modifications

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What are the limitations outlined in 6.002?

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No agency shall contract for supplies or services from another agency to avoid the requirements of this part

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What is the purpose of Subpart 6.1?

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To promote and provide for full and open competition

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What does 6.101(a) require from contracting officers?

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To promote and provide for full and open competition with certain limited exceptions

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What are the competitive procedures available under 6.102?

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  • Sealed bids
  • Competitive proposals
  • Combination of competitive procedures
  • Other competitive procedures
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What is the focus of Subpart 6.2?

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Policies and procedures for full and open competition after excluding one or more sources

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What can agencies do under 6.202?

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Exclude a particular source to establish or maintain alternative sources

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What is a set-aside in the context of small business concerns?

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Contracting officers may set aside solicitations for only small business concerns to compete

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What does 6.204 refer to?

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Section 8(a) competition allows limiting competition to eligible 8(a) participants

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What is the significance of HUBZone small business concerns under 6.205?

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Contracting officers may set aside solicitations for only HUBZone small business concerns

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What does 6.206 address?

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Set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns

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What does 6.207 pertain to?

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Set-asides for economically disadvantaged women-owned small business concerns or women-owned small business concerns

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What is the purpose of set-asides during a major disaster or emergency as stated in 6.208?

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To allow only local firms to compete for solicitations in affected areas

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What is the focus of Subpart 6.3?

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Policies and procedures for contracting without full and open competition

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What does 6.301(a) state about contracting without full and open competition?

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It is authorized under certain conditions as specified by statutory authorities

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What must each contract awarded without full and open competition contain?

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A reference to the specific authority under which it was awarded

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What circumstances permit contracting without full and open competition according to 6.302?

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  • Only one responsible source
  • Unusual and compelling urgency
  • Industrial mobilization
  • International agreement
  • Authorized by statute
  • National security
  • Public interest
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What does 6.302-1 state about sourcing?

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Full and open competition is not required if supplies or services are available from only one responsible source

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What is required for justifications under 6.303?

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Justifications must support the use of the statutory authorities outlined in 6.302

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What is the role of the determination and findings (D&F) in 6.202?

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To support the exclusion of a particular source from a contract action

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True or False: Contracting officers require separate justification to set aside a contract action for small business concerns.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The competitive procedures available for fulfilling full and open competition include _______.

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sealed bids, competitive proposals, combination of competitive procedures, other competitive procedures

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What must a source demonstrate to provide particular research services proposed?

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Demonstrates a unique capability

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What type of services or concepts may not be available to the Government?
Not otherwise available to the Government
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What does it mean for supplies to be deemed available only from the original source?
Follow-on contract for continued development or production
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What are the two conditions under which a follow-on contract may be awarded to the original source?
* Substantial duplication of cost not expected to be recovered through competition * Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements
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Which agencies may deem services available only from the original source in the case of follow-on contracts?
DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard
29
What authority should be used in preference to 6.302-7?
This authority shall be used if appropriate
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What situations may justify the use of this authority?
* Unique supplies or services available from only one source * Existence of limited rights in data, patent rights, or copyrights * Acquiring utility services from a single supplier * Agency head determination for specified makes and models
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What is required when using a brand-name description in an acquisition?
Justification and approval in accordance with 6.303 and 6.304
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True or False: Brand-name descriptions provide for full and open competition.
False
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What must contracts awarded under this authority be supported by?
Written justifications and approvals described in 6.303 and 6.304
34
What is the citation for the authority concerning unusual and compelling urgency?
10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2)
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What must be demonstrated for an agency to limit the number of sources in a contract?
Unusual and compelling urgency
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What is the maximum period of performance for a contract awarded under unusual and compelling urgency?
One year, unless exceptional circumstances apply
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What are the two main reasons a contract may be awarded without full and open competition due to industrial mobilization?
* Maintain a facility for national emergency * Establish or maintain essential engineering or research capability
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What must contracts awarded using the authority for expert services be supported by?
Written justifications and approvals described in 6.303 and 6.304
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What is the authority citation for international agreements?
10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(4) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(4)
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When can full and open competition be waived due to international agreements?
When precluded by terms of an international agreement or treaty
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What must be documented when contracts are awarded under the authority of statutes?
Written justifications and approvals described in 6.303 and 6.304
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What is the authority for contracts requiring the National Academy of Sciences to investigate?
To any contract requiring the National Academy of Sciences to investigate, examine, or experiment upon any subject of science or art of significance to an executive agency and to report on those matters to the Congress or any agency of the Federal Government.
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What are the justifications required for contracts awarded under specific authorities?
Contracts awarded using this authority shall be supported by the written justifications and approvals described in 6.303 and 6.304, except for: * Contracts awarded under (a)(2)(ii) or (b)(2) * Contracts awarded under (a)(2)(i) when the statute expressly requires procurement from a specified source * Contracts less than or equal to $25 million awarded under (b)(4)
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What is the authority for national security contracts?
Citations: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(6) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(6).
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True or False: Full and open competition must always be provided for national security contracts.
False
46
What limitations apply to the authority for national security contracts?
Contracts awarded using this authority shall be supported by the written justifications and approvals described in 6.303 and 6.304.
47
What is the authority regarding public interest in contract acquisitions?
Citations: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(7) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7).
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When can full and open competition be waived for public interest?
When the agency head determines that it is not in the public interest in the particular acquisition concerned.
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Who must make the written determination to use the public interest authority?
The Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, the Secretary of Homeland Security for the Coast Guard, or the Administrator of NASA.
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What is required before awarding a contract under the public interest authority?
The Congress shall be notified in writing of such determination not less than 30 days before award of the contract.
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What is required before a contracting officer can commence negotiations for a sole source contract?
The contracting officer must justify the use of such actions in writing, certify the accuracy and completeness of the justification, and obtain the approval required by 6.304.
52
What must be included in the justification for contracts over $25 million?
The justification must be approved by the appropriate official designated at 6.304 and made public after award in accordance with 6.305.
53
Fill in the blank: Each justification shall contain sufficient facts and rationale to justify the use of the specific authority cited, including identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a 'Justification for _______ competition.'
other than full and open
54
What is the approval level for proposed contracts not exceeding $750,000?
The contracting officer’s certification required by 6.303-2(b)(12) will serve as approval unless a higher approving level is established in agency procedures.
55
What is the timeframe for making justifications publicly available after contract award?
The justification shall be made publicly available within 14 days after contract award.
56
What procedures are referenced for sealed bidding?
Sealed bids, as described in part 14 for procedures.
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What are the conditions under which contracting officers shall solicit sealed bids?
If: * Time permits the solicitation, submission, and evaluation of sealed bids * The award will be made on the basis of price and other price-related factors * It is not necessary to conduct discussions with the responding offerors about their bids * There is a reasonable expectation of receiving more than one sealed bid
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What is required of advocates for competition in each executive agency?
The head of each executive agency shall designate an advocate for competition for the agency and for each procuring activity of the agency.
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What are the responsibilities of agency and procuring activity advocates for competition?
They are responsible for: * Promoting the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services * Promoting full and open competition * Challenging requirements that are not stated in terms of functions to be performed
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What are the key responsibilities of agency and procuring activity advocates for competition?
Promoting the acquisition of commercial products and services, promoting full and open competition, challenging unclear requirements, and addressing barriers to acquisition and competition. ## Footnote Responsibilities include challenging unnecessarily restrictive work statements and specifications.
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List three actions agency advocates for competition must take regarding contracting operations.
* Review contracting operations * Identify/report opportunities for acquiring commercial products/services * Challenge unclear or restrictive requirements ## Footnote These actions must be reported to senior procurement executives and chief acquisition officers.
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Fill in the blank: Agency advocates for competition must prepare and submit an _______ report to the agency senior procurement executive.
annual ## Footnote The report describes the advocate's activities and initiatives regarding commercial products and competition.
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True or False: Agency advocates for competition are responsible for recommending goals and plans to increase competition on a quarterly basis.
False ## Footnote Recommendations for increasing competition are made on a fiscal year basis.
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What should the annual report from agency advocates include?
* Activities under the subpart * New initiatives for acquiring commercial products/services * Barriers remaining to acquisition or competition * Emphasis on acquisition training and research ## Footnote The report must also include compliance with regulations for task and delivery orders over $1,000,000.
65
What is one of the duties of agency advocates regarding contract clauses?
Challenging unnecessarily burdensome contract clauses ## Footnote Advocates work to ensure that contract requirements do not unnecessarily restrict competition.
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Fill in the blank: Advocates for competition must challenge barriers to full and open competition such as _______.
unnecessarily restrictive statements of work ## Footnote This includes specifications that are overly detailed or burdensome.
67
What initiatives should advocates recommend to increase competition?
* New initiatives to increase acquisition of commercial products/services * New initiatives to increase competition * Initiatives to ensure requirements are clearly stated ## Footnote Recommendations should aim to address any barriers to competition.
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What system may advocates recommend to ensure accountability for competition?
A system of personal and organizational accountability, including recognition and awards ## Footnote This system aims to motivate program managers and contracting officers.

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