QUIZ 3 Flashcards
It is the Government’s pricing policy to purchase supplies and services at fair and reasonable prices from:
responsible sources
What are the two types of negotiated acquisitions?
sole-source and competitive
Which contract type shifts cost risk from the Government to the contractor?
Fixed price
Which of the following best describes the purpose of proposal analysis?
to ensure price is fair and reasonable
Which type of solicitation may require the submission of certified cost or pricing data?
request for proposals
A contracting officer has the broadest discretion in fashioning suitable evaluation procedures when considering:
quotations
Which acquisition situation would warrant an exception to the requirement for certified cost or pricing data?
commercial item acquisition
When a contractor submits a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing data, it is certifying that:
The data submitted in support of a negotiations are current, accurate, and complete.
Which of the following are limited exchanges between the Government and offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated?
clarifications
Negotiating positions should be developed through which of the following?
price or cost analysis
Where in the FAR is contracting by negotiation covered?
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
The competitive range for competitive negotiations must be established:
prior to entering discussions
In a competitive source selection, does the FAR require you to have the exact same “discussions” with each offeror in the competitive range?
No, discussions are tailored to each offeror’s proposal.
When holding discussions with offerors in a source selection, what should NOT be discussed?
Price
T/F: Evaluation factors that will affect contract award must be stated in the solicitation.
true
What is the preferred method to make a purchase at or below the micro-purchase threshold?
goverment commercial purchase card
Unless an exception exists, and in accordance with FAR part 15–Contracting by Negotiations, noncommercial contracts and solicitations will be awarded utilizing what contract format?
uniform contract format
A protest can be filed for which of the following?
solicitation
Contractors are required to certify that a claim is made in good faith when submitting any claim exceeding:
100,000
Upon notice that a protest has been filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), who must immediately begin compiling the information necessary for a report to the GAO?
the contracting officer
Which is an essential element of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
A voluntary election by both parties to participate in the ADR process
What is the Government’s policy as it relates to controversies with a contractor during performance of the contract?
Attempt to resolve conflict at the contracting officer’s level.
What FAR part covers protests?
FAR Part 33
